- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Ayada
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational
- StyleBuffet
- Settingindoor
- AtollGaafu Dhaalu Atoll
About Magu
At the heart of Ayada Maldives lies Magu, the resort’s signature dining destination. Far more than a buffet, Magu is where breakfast and dinner unfold as journeys of flavour and artistry. Each dish is shaped by a team of international chefs who blend creativity with respect for the island’s natural abundance. The result is a dining experience that balances refined presentation with authentic taste, championing sustainability, locally sourced produce, and fresh harvests from the resort’s secret garden. To ensure every evening feels distinctive, Magu presents a series of themed buffet nights, each one celebrating a different culinary tradition. With live cooking stations, seasonal ingredients, and menus designed to engage all the senses, Magu transforms dinner into a voyage around the world, featuring themes such as International, Italian, Maldivian, Turkish, Latino, Asian, and Roast nights.
Part of the dining roster at Ayada, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, this international restaurant runs a buffet format · indoor setting.
Signature dishes
- Mas Huni
- Garudhiya
- Saagu Bondibai
- Adana kebab
- Turkish manti dumplings
Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.
Other restaurants at Ayada
Other International restaurants in the Maldives
South Malé AtollMain Restaurantat Adaaran club RannalhiInternationalBuffetView restaurant
Dhaalu AtollPalmat Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasInternationalBuffetMain Restaurant, Outdoor TerraceView restaurant
Raa AtollAqua Restaurantat Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaInternationalBuffetView restaurant
Raa AtollJaafaiyat FuraveriInternationalBuffetView restaurant
North Malé AtollLohis Waveat Adaaran Select Hudhuran FushiInternationalCasualbeachfrontView 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 Magu
What cuisine does Magu serve?
Magu at Ayada serves International in a buffet format, set indoor. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.What are the must-try dishes at Magu?
Mas Huni, Garudhiya, Saagu Bondibai, Adana kebab, plus rotating chef specials. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.Is Magu 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 Magu sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Magu located?
Magu 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 Magu
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.