• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Style
    Buffet
  • Setting
    Main Restaurant, Outdoor Terrace
  • Dress
    Smart Casual
  • Atoll
    Dhaalu Atoll

About Palm

Main restaurant serving varied buffet with live cooking stations, vegetarian options and twice-weekly themed buffets. Fun fish-themed décor. Outdoor terrace with sea views. Cava with breakfast.

Part of the dining roster at Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas, Dhaalu Atoll, this international restaurant runs a buffet format · main restaurant, outdoor terrace setting. Dress code: smart casual.

Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

lunch
13:00–15:00
dinner
18:30–22:00
breakfast
07:30–10:30

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

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The resort

The Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas experience

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas is a 5-star all-inclusive resort on the island of Kedhigandu in the Dhaalu Atoll, operated by the Spanish Riu Hotels and Resorts group. The property is reached by a domestic flight from Velana International Airport to Dhaalu Airport followed by a short speedboat transfer of around 10…

How to reach

Getting there

150-190 km from MLE by seaplane (40-50 min) or domestic flight to dhaalu airport

Dhaalu Atoll sits approximately 150-190 km from Velana International Airport (Malé); the standard transfer is seaplane (40-50 min) or domestic flight to dhaalu airport.

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 Palm

  • What cuisine does Palm serve?
    Palm at Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas serves International in a buffet format, set main restaurant, outdoor terrace. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is there a dress code at Palm?
    Palm operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
  • Is Palm included in resort meal plans?
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Palm sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Palm located?
    Palm is one of the dining venues at Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas, set in Dhaalu 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 Palm

Specialty restaurants at Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas 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.