- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Jawakara Islands
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational
- StyleBuffet and live cooking
- SettingMabin Island
- ReservationWalk-in OK
- AtollLhaviyani Atoll
About Saima Restaurant
Breakfast: 07.30 – 10.30 Lunch: 13.00 – 14.30 Dinner: 19.00 – 21.30 In all our buffet restaurants, whether al fresco or indoor, enjoy an amazing buffet and live cooking stations offering a wide variety of international dishes. Our restaurant offers four different themed dinner nights weekly, where you can enjoy special menus and flavors from around the world. The themed nights schedule is as follows: Asian Night: Monday Mediterranean Buffet Theme: Wednesday Seafood Night Buffet Theme Night: Friday Maldivian Night: Sunday View Saima Bar Menu View Saima Wine Menu
Part of the dining roster at Jawakara Islands, Lhaviyani Atoll, this international restaurant runs a buffet and live cooking format · mabin island setting.
When the kitchen serves
- lunch
- 12:30–14:30
- dinner
- 19:00–21:30
- breakfast
- 07:30–10:30
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at Jawakara Islands
Hideout RestaurantInternational comfort foodUpscale fast-casualJawakara Golf Club, Mabin IslandView restaurant
Aila RestaurantInternationalBuffet and live cookingMabin IslandView restaurant
Molo RestaurantMediterraneanÀ la carteMabin IslandView restaurant
Vela RestaurantInternationalBuffet and live cookingDheru IslandView restaurant
Umi Restaurant and BarAsian Pacific fusionÀ la carte restaurant and barJawakara Islands bridgeView restaurant
In-Villa DiningInternational and MaldivianPrivate in-villa diningGuest villasView restaurant
Other International restaurants in the Maldives
South Malé AtollMain Restaurantat Adaaran club RannalhiInternationalBuffetView restaurant- Dhaalu AtollPalmat Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasInternationalBuffetMain Restaurant, Outdoor TerraceView restaurant
Raa AtollAqua Restaurantat Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaInternationalBuffetView restaurant- MaldivesA La Turcaat Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites - Ultra All InclusiveInternationalView restaurant
North Malé AtollLohis Waveat Adaaran Select Hudhuran FushiInternationalCasualbeachfrontView restaurant
The Jawakara Islands experience
Jawakara Islands Maldives is a dual-island resort in Lhaviyani Atoll, connected by a 700-meter bridge. The resort comprises 290 villas, including both beach and overwater categories, which feature open-air bathrooms and are noted for being well-maintained. Guests arrive via a 35-minute seaplane transfer. Six…
Getting there
Jawakara Islands is reached by seaplane (35 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Lhaviyani 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.
Questions about Saima Restaurant
What cuisine does Saima Restaurant serve?
Saima Restaurant at Jawakara Islands serves International in a buffet and live cooking format, set mabin island. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Saima Restaurant?
Walk-ins are welcomed at Saima Restaurant, though tables fill faster around sunset and resort peak nights. Mention preferred dining windows to your specialist for arrival-day arrangements.Is Saima Restaurant included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Jawakara Islands cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Saima Restaurant sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Saima Restaurant located?
Saima Restaurant is one of the dining venues at Jawakara Islands, set in Lhaviyani Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Saima Restaurant
Specialty restaurants at Jawakara Islands 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.