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  11. Private Zuma Experience
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Ithaafushi - The Private Island
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Japanese Robatayaki
  • Style
    Fine Dining
  • Setting
    Private Island — curated by Zuma chefs
  • Reservation
    Required
  • Atoll
    South Malé Atoll

About Private Zuma Experience

Discerning gastronomes may request an exclusive Zuma Maldives experience where world-class Zuma chefs design a private menu to be enjoyed on the private island.

Part of the dining roster at Ithaafushi - The Private Island, South Malé Atoll, this japanese robatayaki restaurant runs a fine dining format · private island — curated by zuma chefs setting.

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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…

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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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Questions about Private Zuma Experience

  • What cuisine does Private Zuma Experience serve?+
    Private Zuma Experience at Ithaafushi - The Private Island serves Japanese Robatayaki in a fine dining format, set private island — curated by zuma chefs. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Do I need to reserve a table at Private Zuma Experience?+
    Yes — reservations are required at Private Zuma Experience, 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 Private Zuma Experience 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 Zuma Experience 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 Zuma Experience located?+
    Private Zuma Experience 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 Zuma Experience

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.

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