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  11. Drift Bar
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Jumeirah Olhahali Island
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
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    Cocktails & Beverages
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    Bar
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    North Malé Atoll

About Drift Bar

Stylish main bar offering an extensive selection of cocktails, spirits, wines and non-alcoholic beverages. Perfect for sundowners with panoramic lagoon views.

Part of the dining roster at Jumeirah Olhahali Island, North Malé Atoll, this cocktails & beverages restaurant runs a bar format.

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The resort

The Jumeirah Olhahali Island experience

Jumeirah Olhahali Island is a 5-star private island resort in the North Malé Atoll, Maldives. The property features 67 villas, including overwater options, and is set on a 7-hectare island. Guests can choose from four restaurants, such as the highly-rated Kayto, with meal plans from Bed & Breakfast to All Inclusive…

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How to reach

Getting there

55 min speedboat from MLE

Jumeirah Olhahali Island is reached by speedboat (55 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North Malé 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 Drift Bar

  • What cuisine does Drift Bar serve?+
    Drift Bar at Jumeirah Olhahali Island serves Cocktails & Beverages in a bar format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is Drift Bar included in resort meal plans?+
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Jumeirah Olhahali Island cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Drift Bar sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Drift Bar located?+
    Drift Bar is one of the dining venues at Jumeirah Olhahali Island, set in North Malé 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 Drift Bar

Specialty restaurants at Jumeirah Olhahali Island 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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