- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Makunudu Island
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational & Maldivian buffet
- StyleAll-Day Dining
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
About Araa Iru Restaurant
Meaning Rising Sun, Ara Iru serves eclectic flavours from east to west to delight every palate. Guests enjoy a celebration of international cuisines in sumptuous buffets of meats, fish and tropical fruits, table-served set menus, a weekly sizzling barbecue and a magnificent Maldivian buffet dinner.
Part of the dining roster at Makunudu Island, North Malé Atoll, this international & maldivian buffet restaurant runs a all-day dining format.
Other restaurants at Makunudu Island
The Makunudu Island experience
Makunudu Island, located in the North Malé Atoll, is a 4-star private island resort accessible by a 45-minute speedboat transfer. The property features 36 villas on a 2-hectare island and offers meal plans from Bed & Breakfast to Full Board through its single, highly praised restaurant. A key feature is its…
Getting there
Makunudu Island is reached by speedboat (45 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 Araa Iru Restaurant
What cuisine does Araa Iru Restaurant serve?
Araa Iru Restaurant at Makunudu Island serves International & Maldivian buffet in a all-day dining format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Araa Iru Restaurant included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Makunudu Island cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Araa Iru Restaurant sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Araa Iru Restaurant located?
Araa Iru Restaurant is one of the dining venues at Makunudu Island, 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 Araa Iru Restaurant
Specialty restaurants at Makunudu Island 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.