• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Nova
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Style
    All-Day Dining
  • Atoll
    South Ari Atoll

About Soul Kitchen

Nova's relaxed all-day dining buffet restaurant where guests savour the freshest flavours from around the world in a light, bright and social setting. The heart of Nova's communal dining experience.

Part of the dining roster at Nova, South Ari Atoll, this international restaurant runs a all-day dining format.

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The resort

The Nova experience

Nova Maldives is a private island resort in the South Ari Atoll, accessible by a 25-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport. The resort features 76 villas and offers Full Board and All Inclusive meal plans. Guests have a choice of multiple dining venues, including five restaurants and a pool bar…

How to reach

Getting there

25 min seaplane from MLE

Nova 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 Soul Kitchen

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

Specialty restaurants at Nova 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.