• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Private dining experiences
  • Style
    Private dining
  • Setting
    Beach, Lover’s Deck, sandbank or traditional dhoni
  • Reservation
    Required
  • Atoll
    North Ari Atoll

About Destination Dining

Bookable private dining experiences including breakfast, degustation menus, beach dinners and a dhoni dinner.

Part of the dining roster at Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon, North Ari Atoll, this private dining experiences restaurant runs a private dining format · beach, lover’s deck, sandbank or traditional dhoni setting.

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Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

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Advance reservation required; timing and weather arrangements vary by experience

Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.

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The resort

The Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon experience

Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon sits on a small coral island in North Ari Atoll, reached by speedboat from Velana International Airport in around 90 minutes. The resort operates 178 rooms across beach and overwater categories and is positioned alongside one of the better-known house reefs in the atoll, a coral wall…

How to reach

Getting there

60 min speedboat from MLE

Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon is reached by speedboat (60 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North Ari 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 Destination Dining

  • What cuisine does Destination Dining serve?
    Destination Dining at Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon serves Private dining experiences in a private dining format, set beach, lover’s deck, sandbank or traditional dhoni. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Do I need to reserve a table at Destination Dining?
    Yes — reservations are required at Destination Dining, 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 Destination Dining included in resort meal plans?
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Destination Dining sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Destination Dining located?
    Destination Dining is one of the dining venues at Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon, set in North Ari 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 Destination Dining

Specialty restaurants at Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon 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.