- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational
- StyleBuffet
- SettingMain Restaurant, Outdoor Terrace
- DressSmart Casual
- AtollDhaalu 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.
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.
Other restaurants at Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Yu HiJapaneseÀ la CarteSpecialty RestaurantView restaurant- KrystalFusionÀ la CarteSpecialty RestaurantView restaurant
- ParadiseCocktails, Snacks, Premium BeveragesCafe/BarInfinity pool with sea views, Chill-Out area, Adults-Only (18+)View restaurant
- Dhooni BarCocktails, BeveragesCafe/BarMain Island BarView restaurant
Other International restaurants in the Maldives
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Raa AtollJaafaiyat FuraveriInternationalBuffetView restaurant
North Malé AtollLohis Waveat Adaaran Select Hudhuran FushiInternationalCasualbeachfrontView restaurant
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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…
Getting there
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.
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.
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.