Dining By Design

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

• Cuisine
  Bespoke private dining
• Style
  Curated private dining
• Setting
  Beach, sandbank or villa
• Dress
  Island Chic
• Reservation
  Required
• Atoll
  Raa Atoll

About Dining By Design

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  The Lighthouse

  MediterraneanSignature fine diningLighthouse tower, ocean terrace and beach

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  Fish Market

  Maldivian seafood and Southeast AsianInteractive sea-to-table diningOverwater restaurant

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  Cafe Umi

  International and AsianAll-day diningPoolside beachfront restaurant

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  The Collective

  Pizza, gelato and cafe fareCasual cafe and pizzeriaSocial island hub

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  The Retreat

  Light lunch, afternoon tea and aperitifAdults-only Club InterContinental loungeOverwater infinity-pool retreat

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  Pool Bar

  Cocktails, mocktails and beveragesSwim-up pool barMain activity hub beside the beach

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Other Bespoke private dining restaurants in the Maldives

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  Dhaalu Atoll

  Destination Dining

  at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef

  Bespoke private diningPrivate dining experienceSelected private island locations

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  Gaafu Alifu Atoll

  Private Dining

  at The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi

  Bespoke private diningPrivate chef experiencesBeach, villa or castaway-island settings by arrangement

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  Lhaviyani Atoll

  Destination Dining

  at Fushifaru

  Bespoke private diningPrivate destination diningBeach, sandbank, pool or villa locations

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  Lhaviyani Atoll

  Destination Dining

  at Kudadoo Maldives Private Island

  Bespoke private diningDining by designDream Island, beach, residence deck or another arranged setting

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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 Dining By Design

• What cuisine does Dining By Design serve?+

  Dining By Design at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG serves Bespoke private dining in a curated private dining format, set beach, sandbank or villa. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
• Do I need to reserve a table at Dining By Design?+

  Yes — reservations are required at Dining By Design, 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 Dining By Design?+

  Dining By Design operates a island chic dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
• Is Dining By Design 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 Dining By Design sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
• Where is Dining By Design located?+

  Dining By Design 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.