- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Kurumba
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineBar
- StyleBar
- SettingBeachfront
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
About Athiri
Athiri sits on the serene western edge of the atoll, where soft white sand stretches into a sparkling turquoise lagoon framed by swaying palms. A beachfront bar bathed in sunlit warmth — the perfect spot for sunset drinks by the sea.
Part of the dining roster at Kurumba, North Malé Atoll, this bar restaurant runs a bar format · beachfront setting.
Other restaurants at Kurumba
ThilaSeafoodÀ la carteOverwaterView restaurant
CaféCaféCasualGardenView restaurant
HamakazeJapanese / TeppanyakiÀ la carteOverwaterView restaurant
KhingThaiÀ la carteRestaurantView restaurant
MahalIndianÀ la carteRestaurantView restaurant
Al QasrMediterranean / LevantineÀ la carteRestaurantView restaurant
Other Bar restaurants in the Maldives
Baa AtollBoli Barat Royal Island Resort & SpaBarView restaurant
Meemu AtollVilu Barat Medhufushi Island ResortBarView restaurant
Dhaalu AtollPositive Energyat Sun Siyam Vilu ReefBarView restaurant
Lhaviyani AtollThe Retreat Barat Kudadoo Maldives Private IslandBarView restaurant
North Malé AtollX360 Barat OBLU XPERIENCE AilafushiBarView restaurant
The Kurumba experience
Kurumba Maldives occupies Vihamanaafushi Island in North Malé Atoll, reached by a 10-minute speedboat or 20-minute dhoni from Velana International Airport. Opened in 1972, it is recognised as the country's first resort and remains under Universal Resorts management, with 180 rooms and villas spread across a compact…
Getting there
Kurumba is reached by speedboat (10 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.
Questions about Athiri
What cuisine does Athiri serve?
Athiri at Kurumba serves Bar in a bar format, set beachfront. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Athiri included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Kurumba cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Athiri sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Athiri located?
Athiri is one of the dining venues at Kurumba, set in North Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Athiri
Specialty restaurants at Kurumba 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.