- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with JOALI
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineJapanese
- StyleFine dining / Floating restaurant
- AtollRaa Atoll
About Saoke
A floating restaurant designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Noriyoshi Muramatsu. Serves premium sushi, sakes and teppanyaki in an architecturally breathtaking setting over the water.
Part of the dining roster at JOALI, Raa Atoll, this japanese restaurant runs a fine dining / floating restaurant format.
Other restaurants at JOALI
Other Japanese restaurants in the Maldives
Dhaalu AtollYu Hiat Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasJapaneseÀ la CarteSpecialty RestaurantView restaurant
North Ari AtollBy The Seaat Gili LankanfushiJapaneseÀ la CarteSurrounded by tropical jungle with sweeping ocean viewsView restaurant
North Ari AtollBanzaiat KandolhuJapaneseA La CarteView restaurant
North Malé AtollMadi Hiyaaat Banyan Tree VabbinfaruJapaneseÀ la carteView restaurant
North Malé AtollTsukiat Coco Bodu HithiJapaneseA La CarteView restaurant
The JOALI experience
JOALI Maldives is an upscale 5-star private-island resort on Muravandhoo Island in the Raa Atoll, reached by a 45-minute seaplane from Male or by private charter. The property has 73 beach and overwater villas, the majority with private pools, set around a private island within one of the largest and deepest atolls…
Getting there
JOALI is reached by seaplane (45 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Raa 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 Saoke
What cuisine does Saoke serve?
Saoke at JOALI serves Japanese in a fine dining / floating restaurant format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Saoke included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at JOALI cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Saoke sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Saoke located?
Saoke is one of the dining venues at JOALI, set in Raa Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Saoke
Specialty restaurants at JOALI 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.