Food Play

• Maldives DMC since 2006
• Direct contract with Niyama Private Islands
• Air + sea transfer coordinated

• Cuisine
  Maldivian, international, Asian and Mediterranean
• Style
  Cooking-class venue
• Setting
  Small-group hosted kitchen
• Reservation
  Required
• Atoll
  Dhaalu Atoll

About Food Play

Dining at a glance

• Maldivian, international, Asian and Mediterranean
• Cooking-class venue
• Small-group hosted kitchen

When the kitchen serves

note

Opening days and times are subject to weather and seasonality.

schedules

On request

Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.

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The Niyama Private Islands experience

Niyama Private Islands Maldives is a twin-island resort in Dhaalu Atoll, made up of Chill Island and Play Island, and reached by a 45-minute seaplane flight south of Malé in daylight; a domestic flight to Dhaalu Airport with a short speedboat is the alternative. Its 134 villas and pavilions range from one to three…

Getting there

45 min seaplane from MLE

Located in Dhaalu Atoll, Niyama Private Islands is reached by a 45-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.

Atoll

Dhaalu Atoll

Explore atoll

Questions about Food Play

• What cuisine does Food Play serve?+

  Food Play at Niyama Private Islands serves Maldivian, international, Asian and Mediterranean in a cooking-class venue format, set small-group hosted kitchen. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.
• Do I need to reserve a table at Food Play?+

  Yes — pre-booking is required at Food Play, subject to availability. Resortlife can pass your preferred times to the resort when you book your stay through us.
• Is Food Play included in the meal plan?+

  What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Niyama Private Islands (Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.
• Where is Food Play located?+

  Food Play is at Niyama Private Islands on Kudahuvadhoo, Dhaalu Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.