- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational
- StyleSelf-assisted buffet
- SettingAll-day main restaurant
- ReservationWalk-in OK
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
About Element X
The main all-day restaurant uses self-assisted buffet and beverage counters, live cooking and five sections covering Western, Eastern, Central, cold starters, pastry and bakery.
Part of the dining roster at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi, North Malé Atoll, this international restaurant runs a self-assisted buffet format · all-day main restaurant setting.
When the kitchen serves
- lunch
- 12:00–15:00
- dinner
- 19:00–22:00
- breakfast
- 07:00–10:00
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi
Copper Pot Food TruckSeafood & GrillsCasual set-menu grillOutdoor food-truck diningView restaurant- X360 BarBarPool barMain pool and lagoonView restaurant
Only BLUInternationalSpeciality diningUnder-ocean restaurantView restaurant- La PromenadeCafé, pastries & beveragesCafé and retail promenadeCentral island promenadeView restaurant
Other International restaurants in the Maldives
South Malé AtollMain Restaurantat Adaaran club RannalhiInternationalBuffetView restaurant
Dhaalu AtollPalmat Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasInternationalBuffetMain Restaurant, Outdoor TerraceView restaurant
Raa AtollAqua Restaurantat Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaInternationalBuffetView restaurant- MaldivesA La Turcaat Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites - Ultra All InclusiveInternationalView restaurant
North Malé AtollLohis Waveat Adaaran Select Hudhuran FushiInternationalCasualbeachfrontView restaurant
The OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi experience
OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi is a four-star all-inclusive resort in North Malé Atoll, reached by a complimentary 15-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport — one of the shortest transfers in the country. The resort has 268 villas in four categories: Ocean View Rooms, Ocean View Family Rooms, Beach…
Getting there
OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi is reached by speedboat (15 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 Element X
What cuisine does Element X serve?
Element X at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi serves International in a self-assisted buffet format, set all-day main restaurant. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Element X?
Walk-ins are welcomed at Element X, though tables fill faster around sunset and resort peak nights. Mention preferred dining windows to your specialist for arrival-day arrangements.Is Element X included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Element X sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Element X located?
Element X is one of the dining venues at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi, 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 Element X
Specialty restaurants at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi 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.