• 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. The resort holds a 4.4/5 rating from 396 guest reviews. Its dining is noted for an excellent and varied cuisine with a strong Italian influence, featuring a good selection of beef, steaks, and fish. The experience…

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.