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  11. Element X
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Style
    Buffet
  • Atoll
    North Malé Atoll

About Element X

All-day dining restaurant with self-assisted buffet and beverage counters featuring show cooking kitchens across five sections: 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 buffet format.

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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…

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How to reach

Getting there

15 min speedboat from MLE

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.

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Questions about Element X

  • What cuisine does Element X serve?+
    Element X at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi serves International in a buffet format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • 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.
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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.

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