OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru.

Kick back on a hammock swing under the palms or a sofa on the sand and enjoy all-day desserts and specialty coffees in this open-air lounge. Indulgent sweet treats run to designer ice cream sundaes, delicate patisserie, affogatos and island-made ice creams.

Casual beachfront bar with ocean views serving tropical cocktails, mocktails, cold drinks and light snacks from midday until evening.

Maafushivaru's main buffet restaurant, Cuisine Gallery brings dishes from around the world with live cooking stations to personalise every plate. Open for breakfast and dinner, the culinary team caters to all tastes across a generous international spread.

Signature overwater grill featuring five private dining platforms above the lagoon, serving lobster, shrimp and Middle Eastern-style marinated kebabs.

Set at the island's highest point overlooking the moonlit ocean, Art-I-San is Maafushivaru's premier fine dining venue. A romantic table on the balcony awaits, where the kitchen presents an elevated a la carte menu, with dinner served through the evening.

Japanese fusion is the theme at Koto, a charming, intimate restaurant set over the sunset lagoon. Sample the chef's carefully crafted small-plate cuisine, perhaps with a sake-infused cocktail, and watch the theatre of the Teppanyaki table come to life.