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  11. Magu
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Ayada
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Style
    Buffet
  • Atoll
    Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll

About Magu

Main resort restaurant serving lavish international buffet breakfast and dinner, with live cooking stations and sweeping ocean views.

Part of the dining roster at Ayada, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, this international restaurant runs a buffet format.

Dine at Ayada

Other restaurants at Ayada

All dining
  • Ille De Joie
    Ille De Joie
    EuropeanWine Bar
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  • The Ottoman Lounge
    The Ottoman Lounge
    Turkish / MediterraneanLounge
    View restaurant
  • Kai
    Kai
    AsianÀ la carte
    View restaurant
  • Zero Degree
    Zero Degree
    InternationalPoolside
    View restaurant
  • Ocean Breeze
    Ocean Breeze
    InternationalRestaurant & Bar
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Across the Maldives

Other International restaurants in the Maldives

  • Main Restaurant at Adaaran club Rannalhi
    South Malé Atoll
    Main Restaurant
    at Adaaran club Rannalhi
    InternationalBuffet
    View restaurant
  • Maaniyaa Restaurant at Villa Park, Maldives
    South Ari Atoll
    Maaniyaa Restaurant
    at Villa Park,
    InternationalBuffet
    View restaurant
  • The Dining Room at The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
    Gaafu Alifu Atoll
    The Dining Room
    at The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
    InternationalBuffet & À la carte
    View restaurant
  • Falhumaa at The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
    Gaafu Alifu Atoll
    Falhumaa
    at The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
    InternationalFine Dining
    View restaurant
  • MIXE at LUX South Ari Atoll
    South Ari Atoll
    MIXE
    at LUX South Ari Atoll
    InternationalBuffet
    View restaurant
The resort

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…

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How to reach

Getting there

75 min + 15 min domestic flight + speedboat from MLE

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.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Magu

  • What cuisine does Magu serve?+
    Magu at Ayada serves International in a buffet format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • 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.
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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.

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