• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Ithaafushi - The Private Island
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Bespoke — any cuisine, any location
  • Style
    Fine Dining
  • Setting
    Beach, Pool deck, Overwater, Jungle, Any location on island
  • Dress
    Casual / as desired
  • Atoll
    South Malé Atoll

About Private Island Dining

On the private island, every dining experience imaginable is available. A dedicated world-class culinary team brings every vision to the plate. Experiences may include private beach dinner, poolside breakfast, candlelit ocean dinner, or jungle dining.

Part of the dining roster at Ithaafushi - The Private Island, South Malé Atoll, this bespoke — any cuisine, any location restaurant runs a fine dining format · beach, pool deck, overwater, jungle, any location on island setting. Dress code: casual / as desired.

Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

daily
Available 24/7

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

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The resort

The Ithaafushi - The Private Island experience

Ithaafushi - The Private Island is a standalone buy-out villa estate in South Malé Atoll, operated alongside Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi and reached by a roughly 30-minute speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport. Unlike a conventional resort, the property is rented as a single private island for…

How to reach

Getting there

40 speedboat from MLE

Ithaafushi - The Private Island is reached by speedboat (40) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in South Malé 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.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Private Island Dining

  • What cuisine does Private Island Dining serve?
    Private Island Dining at Ithaafushi - The Private Island serves Bespoke — any cuisine, any location in a fine dining format, set beach, pool deck, overwater, jungle, any location on island. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is there a dress code at Private Island Dining?
    Private Island Dining operates a casual / as desired dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
  • Is Private Island Dining included in resort meal plans?
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Ithaafushi - The Private Island cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Private Island Dining sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Private Island Dining located?
    Private Island Dining is one of the dining venues at Ithaafushi - The Private Island, set in South Malé 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 Private Island Dining

Specialty restaurants at Ithaafushi - The Private Island 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.