- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Kurumba
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineSeafood
- StyleÀ la carte
- SettingOverwater
- AtollNorth 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.
Other restaurants at Kurumba
Other Seafood restaurants in the Maldives
North Ari AtollSea Grillat KandolhuSeafoodA La CarteView restaurant
Raa AtollAqua Restaurant & Barat FuraveriSeafoodA la CarteView restaurant
South Ari AtollAlizée Restaurantat Constance MoofushiSeafoodÀ la carteView restaurant
South Malé AtollKakuni Barefoot Beach Restaurantat Adaaran Prestige VadooSeafoodBeachfrontView restaurant
North Ari AtollMadivaruat Veligandu Maldives Resort IslandSeafoodFine DiningView 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 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.
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.