• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Jawakara Islands
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Style
    Buffet
  • Atoll
    Lhaviyani Atoll

About South Side

Open-air buffet restaurant on Mabin Island with live cooking stations and panoramic lagoon views. Breakfast, lunch and dinner service.

Part of the dining roster at Jawakara Islands, Lhaviyani Atoll, this international restaurant runs a buffet format.

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The resort

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…

How to reach

Getting there

35 min seaplane from MLE

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.

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Frequently asked

Questions about South Side

  • What cuisine does South Side serve?
    South Side at Jawakara Islands serves International in a buffet format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is South Side 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 South Side sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is South Side located?
    South Side 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.
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Reserve at South Side

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.