- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with LUX South Ari Atoll
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineJapanese
- StyleFine Dining
- Settingindoor
- AtollSouth Ari Atoll
About Umami
An ode to Japan, and its incredible variety of cooking methods, flavours and textures. UMAMI is as chic as it is contemporary–the perfect setting for gastronomic Japanese cuisine. Take a seat at the cobalt blue bar to watch the chef handle a knife with such grace, cutting the freshest fish and seafood into sashimi, nigiri and maki. Kobe beef and Australian lamb are cooked to perfection at the robata grill, while another chef fires up the teppanyaki. Saké fans rejoice–we have 30 or so to pick from, as well as a curated selection of fine Japanese whiskey. Now that’s a way to toast to a fabulous dinner!
Part of the dining roster at LUX South Ari Atoll, South Ari Atoll, this japanese restaurant runs a fine dining format · indoor setting.
Signature dishes
- sashimi
- nigiri
- maki
- Kobe beef
- Australian lamb
Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.
Other restaurants at LUX South Ari Atoll
Other Japanese restaurants in the Maldives
Dhaalu AtollYu Hiat Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasJapaneseÀ la CarteSpecialty RestaurantView restaurant
North Ari AtollBy The Seaat Gili LankanfushiJapaneseÀ la CarteSurrounded by tropical jungle with sweeping ocean viewsView restaurant
Noonu AtollTeppanyakiat Siyam WorldJapaneseGrillView restaurant
North Malé AtollMadi Hiyaaat Banyan Tree VabbinfaruJapaneseÀ la carteView restaurant
Raa AtollTeienat Cora CoraJapaneseÀ 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, set indoor. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.What are the must-try dishes at Umami?
sashimi, nigiri, maki, Kobe beef, plus rotating chef specials. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.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.