• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Dhawa Ihuru
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Cocktails & Beverages
  • Style
    Bar
  • Atoll
    North Malé Atoll

About The Velaavani Bar

Beachfront bar situated alongside Riveli Restaurant with sweeping views of the lagoon and reef, serving tropical cocktails, wines, and premium spirits.

Part of the dining roster at Dhawa Ihuru, North Malé Atoll, this cocktails & beverages restaurant runs a bar format.

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The resort

The Dhawa Ihuru experience

Dhawa Ihuru is a 5-star private-island resort in the North Malé Atoll, a 25-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport and part of the Anantara group under the Minor Hotels umbrella. The 3-hectare island holds 45 beachfront bungalows, each with direct sand access and most steps from the shoreline…

How to reach

Getting there

25 min speedboat from MLE

Dhawa Ihuru is reached by speedboat (25 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North Malé 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 The Velaavani Bar

  • What cuisine does The Velaavani Bar serve?
    The Velaavani Bar at Dhawa Ihuru serves Cocktails & Beverages in a bar format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is The Velaavani Bar included in resort meal plans?
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Dhawa Ihuru cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like The Velaavani Bar sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is The Velaavani Bar located?
    The Velaavani Bar is one of the dining venues at Dhawa Ihuru, set in North Malé 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 The Velaavani Bar

Specialty restaurants at Dhawa Ihuru 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.