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  11. Yu Hi
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Style
    À la Carte
  • Setting
    Specialty Restaurant
  • Dress
    Smart Casual
  • Reservation
    Required
  • Atoll
    Dhaalu Atoll

About Yu Hi

Specialty Japanese à la carte restaurant. Delicious Japanese cuisine for dinner. Advance reservation required.

Part of the dining roster at Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas, Dhaalu Atoll, this japanese restaurant runs a à la carte format · specialty restaurant setting. Dress code: smart casual.

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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…

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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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Questions about Yu Hi

  • What cuisine does Yu Hi serve?+
    Yu Hi at Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas serves Japanese in a à la carte format, set specialty restaurant. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Do I need to reserve a table at Yu Hi?+
    Yes — reservations are required at Yu Hi, 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 Yu Hi?+
    Yu Hi operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
  • Is Yu Hi 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 Yu Hi sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Yu Hi located?+
    Yu Hi 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 Yu Hi

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.

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