- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with JA Manafaru
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineDining Experiences
- StylePrivate set-menu dining
- SettingSecluded treehouse built into a living tree
- DressSmart Casual
- ReservationRequired
About Kuri - Treehouse Dining
Built into the branches of a living tree at the island’s edge, Kuri invites you to a romantic treehouse dinner at JA Manafaru. Beneath a canopy of rustling leaves, lantern light flickers across your table as the warm evening breeze carries the scents and sounds of the island creating a secluded setting for romance, conversation and time together.
Part of the dining roster at JA Manafaru, this dining experiences restaurant runs a private set-menu dining format · secluded treehouse built into a living tree setting. Dress code: smart casual.
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Signature dishes
- Five-course Maldivian menu
- Maldivian lobster curry
Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.
When the kitchen serves
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- 6:30 pm - 9 pm
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at JA Manafaru
KakuniInternational, MaldivianBuffet and à la carteMain island restaurantView restaurant
Ocean GrillGrillsÀ la carte grillBarefoot beach dining under the starsView restaurant
Andiamo Bistro and PoolItalianÀ la carteTropical garden beside the Jungle PoolView restaurant
White OrchidJapanese, South East AsianÀ la carte and teppanyakiOverwater terraceView restaurant
The CellarDining ExperiencesFine dining and wine pairingSubterranean wine cellar carved into volcanic rockView restaurant
Infinity Pool BarCocktails / Light BitesCafe/BarInfinity Pool, Ocean ViewsView restaurant
The JA Manafaru experience
JA Manafaru occupies the private island of Manafaru in Haa Alifu Atoll, at the northern end of the Maldives archipelago. It is reached either by a roughly 75-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport or by a 45-minute domestic flight to Hanimaadhoo Airport followed by a 35-minute speedboat transfer…
Getting there
JA Manafaru is reached by domestic flight + speedboat (50 min domestic flight to Hanimaadhoo + 40 min speedboat / Seaplane option available) from Velana International Airport (MLE).
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.
Questions about Kuri - Treehouse Dining
What cuisine does Kuri - Treehouse Dining serve?
Kuri - Treehouse Dining at JA Manafaru serves Dining Experiences in a private set-menu dining format, set secluded treehouse built into a living tree. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Kuri - Treehouse Dining?
Yes — reservations are required at Kuri - Treehouse Dining, 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 Kuri - Treehouse Dining?
Kuri - Treehouse Dining operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.What are the must-try dishes at Kuri - Treehouse Dining?
Five-course Maldivian menu, Maldivian lobster curry. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.Is Kuri - Treehouse Dining included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at JA Manafaru cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Kuri - Treehouse Dining sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
Reserve at Kuri - Treehouse Dining
Specialty restaurants at JA Manafaru 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.