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  9. Iru Kitchen & Bar
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Cinnamon Velifushi
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Style
    À la Carte
  • Setting
    Beachside, Outdoor
  • Dress
    Smart Casual
  • Reservation
    Required

About Iru Kitchen & Bar

Iru Kitchen & Bar is the signature specialty restaurant, serving international à la carte cuisine right on the beach. Diners enjoy freshly prepared dishes and drinks with their feet near the sand and uninterrupted sea views.

Part of the dining roster at Cinnamon Velifushi, this international restaurant runs a à la carte format · beachside, outdoor setting. Dress code: smart casual.

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The Cinnamon Velifushi experience

Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives is a private-island resort occupying Aarah Island in Vaavu Atoll, operated by Sri Lankan hospitality group Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. The property sits in one of the Maldives' less developed atolls, with guests reaching the island via a roughly 25-minute seaplane flight or a speedboat…

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Getting there

25 seaplane from MLE

Cinnamon Velifushi is reached by seaplane (25) from Velana International Airport (MLE).

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.

Frequently asked

Questions about Iru Kitchen & Bar

  • What cuisine does Iru Kitchen & Bar serve?+
    Iru Kitchen & Bar at Cinnamon Velifushi serves International in a à la carte format, set beachside, outdoor. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Do I need to reserve a table at Iru Kitchen & Bar?+
    Yes — reservations are required at Iru Kitchen & Bar, typically booked in-resort the day before. Resortlife can flag preferred slots to the resort before your arrival when you book the stay through us.
  • Is there a dress code at Iru Kitchen & Bar?+
    Iru Kitchen & Bar operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
  • Is Iru Kitchen & Bar included in resort meal plans?+
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Cinnamon Velifushi cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Iru Kitchen & Bar sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
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Reserve at Iru Kitchen & Bar

Specialty restaurants at Cinnamon Velifushi 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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