• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Gangehi Island Resort & Spa
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    A la carte seafood
  • Style
    À la Carte
  • Setting
    Overwater — suspended above the lagoon ahead of the wharf
  • Dress
    Smart Casual
  • Reservation
    Required
  • Atoll
    North Ari Atoll

About Thari Lounge & Restaurant

Thari is an a la carte restaurant with an open show kitchen, available by reservation for a more refined culinary experience. Ideal for a sunset dinner or an elegant lunch, it offers impeccable service and unrivalled sea views, with menus built around lobster and prawns.

Part of the dining roster at Gangehi Island Resort & Spa, North Ari Atoll, this a la carte seafood restaurant runs a à la carte format · overwater — suspended above the lagoon ahead of the wharf setting. Dress code: smart casual.

Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

daily
18:30 onwards (Happy Hour 18:30–19:30)
dinner
19:00–21:30

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

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The resort

The Gangehi Island Resort & Spa experience

Gangehi Island Resort is a 4-star private island hotel located on Gangehi Island in the Maldives. Its dining features Italian-influenced cuisine, with a selection of beef, steaks, and fish, alongside beachfront dining and themed dinners. For activities, the resort offers snorkeling in warm, transparent waters with…

How to reach

Getting there

25 seaplane from MLE

Gangehi Island Resort & Spa is reached by seaplane (25) 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 Thari Lounge & Restaurant

  • What cuisine does Thari Lounge & Restaurant serve?
    Thari Lounge & Restaurant at Gangehi Island Resort & Spa serves A la carte seafood in a à la carte format, set overwater — suspended above the lagoon ahead of the wharf. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Do I need to reserve a table at Thari Lounge & Restaurant?
    Yes — reservations are required at Thari Lounge & Restaurant, 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 Thari Lounge & Restaurant?
    Thari Lounge & Restaurant operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
  • Is Thari Lounge & Restaurant included in resort meal plans?
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Gangehi Island Resort & Spa cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Thari Lounge & Restaurant sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Thari Lounge & Restaurant located?
    Thari Lounge & Restaurant is one of the dining venues at Gangehi Island Resort & Spa, 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 Thari Lounge & Restaurant

Specialty restaurants at Gangehi Island Resort & Spa 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.