• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Kurumba
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Seafood
  • Style
    À la carte
  • Setting
    Overwater
  • Atoll
    North Malé Atoll

About Thila

Perched above the Indian Ocean, Thila serves modern seafood and fresh flavours with a view of the underwater world right beneath your feet. An overwater à la carte restaurant for a relaxed, contemporary dinner over the lagoon.

Part of the dining roster at Kurumba, North Malé Atoll, this seafood restaurant runs a à la carte format · overwater setting.

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The resort

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…

How to reach

Getting there

10 min speedboat from MLE

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.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Thila

  • What cuisine does Thila serve?
    Thila at Kurumba serves Seafood in a à la carte format, set overwater. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is Thila 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 Thila sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Thila located?
    Thila 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.
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Reserve at Thila

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.