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  11. Veli Bar & Grill
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Kurumba
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Bar Bites / Grills
  • Style
    Casual
  • Atoll
    North Malé Atoll

About Veli Bar & Grill

Relaxed beach bar and grill serving light meals, cocktails and tropical beverages throughout the day.

Part of the dining roster at Kurumba, North Malé Atoll, this bar bites / grills restaurant runs a casual format.

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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…

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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 Veli Bar & Grill

  • What cuisine does Veli Bar & Grill serve?+
    Veli Bar & Grill at Kurumba serves Bar Bites / Grills in a casual format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is Veli Bar & Grill 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 Veli Bar & Grill sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Veli Bar & Grill located?+
    Veli Bar & Grill 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 Veli Bar & Grill

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.

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