Cafe Umi

• Maldives DMC since 2006
• Direct contract with InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG
• Air + sea transfer coordinated

• Cuisine
  International and Asian
• Style
  All-day dining
• Setting
  Poolside beachfront restaurant
• Dress
  Island Chic
• Reservation
  Walk-in OK
• Atoll
  Raa Atoll

About Cafe Umi

When the kitchen serves

lunch

12:00–15:00

dinner

19:00–22:00

breakfast

07:00–11:00

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

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The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG experience

The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG is a 5-star private island resort located in the Raa Atoll. It is accessible via a scenic seaplane transfer, indicating a remote location. The property features three distinct restaurants: Umi, Fish Market, and Lighthouse, with no evening buffet service. The…

Getting there

35 min seaplane from MLE

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG is reached by seaplane (35 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Raa 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.

Atoll

Raa Atoll

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Questions about Cafe Umi

• What cuisine does Cafe Umi serve?+

  Cafe Umi at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG serves International and Asian in a all-day dining format, set poolside beachfront restaurant. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
• Do I need to reserve a table at Cafe Umi?+

  Walk-ins are welcomed at Cafe Umi, though tables fill faster around sunset and resort peak nights. Mention preferred dining windows to your specialist for arrival-day arrangements.
• Is there a dress code at Cafe Umi?+

  Cafe Umi operates a island chic dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
• Is Cafe Umi included in resort meal plans?+

  Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Cafe Umi sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
• Where is Cafe Umi located?+

  Cafe Umi is one of the dining venues at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG, set in Raa Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.