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

About The Vela

All-you-can-eat buffet restaurant on Dheru Island, exclusively for Dheru guests. Part of the all-inclusive Dheru Island experience.

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

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Other restaurants at Jawakara Islands

All dining
  • Saima
    Saima
    InternationalBuffet
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  • South Side
    South Side
    InternationalBuffet
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  • Molo
    Molo
    MediterraneanÀ La Carte
    View restaurant
  • Hideout
    Hideout
    International Fast CasualCasual
    View restaurant
  • UMI
    UMI
    Asian Pacific FusionÀ La Carte
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Across the Maldives

Other International restaurants in the Maldives

  • Main Restaurant at Adaaran club Rannalhi
    South Malé Atoll
    Main Restaurant
    at Adaaran club Rannalhi
    InternationalBuffet
    View restaurant
  • Maaniyaa Restaurant at Villa Park, Maldives
    South Ari Atoll
    Maaniyaa Restaurant
    at Villa Park,
    InternationalBuffet
    View restaurant
  • The Dining Room at The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
    Gaafu Alifu Atoll
    The Dining Room
    at The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
    InternationalBuffet & À la carte
    View restaurant
  • Falhumaa at The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
    Gaafu Alifu Atoll
    Falhumaa
    at The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
    InternationalFine Dining
    View restaurant
  • MIXE at LUX South Ari Atoll
    South Ari Atoll
    MIXE
    at LUX South Ari Atoll
    InternationalBuffet
    View restaurant
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…

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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 The Vela

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

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.

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