- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Ayada
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineAsian
- StyleÀ la carte
- AtollGaafu Dhaalu Atoll
About Kai
Pan-Asian fine dining restaurant serving creative dishes inspired by the cuisines of Japan, Thailand, China, and beyond.
Part of the dining roster at Ayada, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, this asian restaurant runs a à la carte format.
Other restaurants at Ayada
Other Asian restaurants in the Maldives
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South Ari AtollAsian Wok Restaurant & Barat Vilamendhoo Island Resort & SpaAsianA La CarteView restaurant- North Malé AtollJustWokat OBLU SELECT SangeliAsianA La CarteView restaurant
- Baa AtollOverwater Asian Restaurantat NH Collection Maldives Reethi ResortAsianÀ la carteView restaurant
Raa AtollAsiatiqueat Emerald Maldives Resort & SpaAsianÀ la CarteView restaurant
The Ayada experience
Ayada Maldives is a 5-star private island resort located on Maguhdhuvaa Island in the southern Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. The resort features 122 villas, including overwater and beachfront options with private pools, and is serviced by butlers. Guests can choose from six restaurants, with the poolside Zero Degree restaurant…
Getting there
Ayada is reached by domestic flight + speedboat (75 min + 15 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.
Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.
Questions about Kai
What cuisine does Kai serve?
Kai at Ayada serves Asian in a à la carte format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Kai included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Ayada cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Kai sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Kai located?
Kai is one of the dining venues at Ayada, set in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Kai
Specialty restaurants at Ayada are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.