- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Niyama Private Islands
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineAsian
- StyleTreetop restaurant and teppanyaki
- SettingDeep in the jungle with tables woven through the banyan canopy
- ReservationRequired
- AtollDhaalu Atoll
About Nest
A treetop hideaway serving Southeast Asian flavours, Japanese teppanyaki and cocktails.
Part of the dining roster at Niyama Private Islands, Dhaalu Atoll, this asian restaurant runs a treetop restaurant and teppanyaki format · deep in the jungle with tables woven through the banyan canopy setting.
Opens the resort's official menu
When the kitchen serves
- note
- Opening days and times are subject to weather and seasonality.
- schedules
- Dinner: 18:30–22:30
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at Niyama Private Islands
EpicureInternationalAll-day restaurantCasual-chic poolside setting on Chill IslandView restaurant
EdgeModern fine diningOverwater dinner restaurant and loungeHalf a kilometre offshore and accessible only by boatView restaurant
SubsixNikkeiUnderwater lunch restaurantSix metres below the ocean, reached from the offshore Edge complexView restaurant
Chill BarBar & Light BitesBarView restaurant- DriftBar & Light BitesBarView restaurant
BluMediterraneanFamily beach and pool restaurantPoolside on Play IslandView restaurant
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The Niyama Private Islands experience
Niyama Private Islands Maldives is a 5-star resort in the Dhaalu Atoll near Kudahuvadhoo, set across 22 hectares split between two connected islands branded Play and Chill. The property is reached by a 40-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport and offers 134 beach and overwater villas, several…
Getting there
Niyama Private Islands is reached by seaplane (40 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Dhaalu 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 Nest
What cuisine does Nest serve?
Nest at Niyama Private Islands serves Asian in a treetop restaurant and teppanyaki format, set deep in the jungle with tables woven through the banyan canopy. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Nest?
Yes — reservations are required at Nest, typically booked in-resort the day before. Resortlife can flag preferred slots to the resort before your arrival when you book the stay through us.Is Nest included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Niyama Private Islands cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Nest sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Nest located?
Nest is one of the dining venues at Niyama Private Islands, set in Dhaalu Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Nest
Specialty restaurants at Niyama Private Islands 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.