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  11. Malaa
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Maldivian
  • Style
    Café
  • Atoll
    South Ari Atoll

About Malaa

Maldivian café serving traditional teas, short eats and local specialties; a cultural dining experience on the water.

Part of the dining roster at NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort, South Ari Atoll, this maldivian restaurant runs a café format.

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The resort

The NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort experience

NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort is a boutique private-island property in South Ari Atoll, reached by a seaplane transfer of about 25 minutes from Velana International Airport. The compact 6-hectare island holds 51 villas across beach and overwater categories, each with a private pool, and marked NH Hotels' first property…

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How to reach

Getting there

25 min seaplane from MLE

NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort 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.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Malaa

  • What cuisine does Malaa serve?+
    Malaa at NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort serves Maldivian in a café format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is Malaa included in resort meal plans?+
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Malaa sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Malaa located?+
    Malaa is one of the dining venues at NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort, set in South Ari 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 Malaa

Specialty restaurants at NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort 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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