- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with LUX South Ari Atoll
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineJapanese
- StyleFine Dining
- AtollSouth Ari Atoll
About Umami
Modern Japanese overwater dining — arguably one of the best Japanese restaurants in the Maldives, featuring fresh sushi and premium wagyu.
Part of the dining roster at LUX South Ari Atoll, South Ari Atoll, this japanese restaurant runs a fine dining format.
Other restaurants at LUX South Ari Atoll
Other Japanese restaurants in the Maldives
Noonu AtollTeppanyakiat Siyam WorldJapaneseGrillView restaurant
Noonu AtollArigatoat Siyam WorldJapaneseA la CarteView restaurant
North Malé AtollMadi Hiyaaat Banyan Tree VabbinfaruJapaneseÀ la carteView restaurant
Raa AtollTeienat Cora CoraJapaneseÀ La CarteView restaurant
South Ari AtollKokoat Conrad Maldives Rangali IslandJapaneseA La CarteView restaurant
The LUX South Ari Atoll experience
LUX South Ari Atoll sits on the long, narrow island of Dhidhoofinolhu in South Ari Atoll, reached by a 25-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport with lounge access included on arrival. The resort runs 193 villas and pavilions along roughly two miles of beach and out over the lagoon, paired with…
Getting there
LUX South Ari Atoll is reached by seaplane (25 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in South Ari 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 Umami
What cuisine does Umami serve?
Umami at LUX South Ari Atoll serves Japanese in a fine dining format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Umami included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at LUX South Ari Atoll cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Umami sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Umami located?
Umami is one of the dining venues at LUX South Ari Atoll, set in South Ari Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Umami
Specialty restaurants at LUX South Ari Atoll 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.