- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisinePrivate destination dining
- StyleDestination dining
- SettingPrivate beach, villa or pool locations
- ReservationRequired
- AtollSouth Malé Atoll
About Dine by Design
Private destination dining arranged in selected resort locations, including torchlit beach, villa and pool settings.
Part of the dining roster at SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, South Malé Atoll, this private destination dining restaurant runs a destination dining format · private beach, villa or pool locations setting.
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Other restaurants at SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton
Terra&MarMediterranean, global classics and Maldivian dishesAll-day diningBeachfrontView restaurant
Miss Olive OylMediterranean, grills and Maldivian favouritesBeach club restaurant and barBeachside indoor-outdoorView restaurant
Mr. TomyamThai, Italian and Maldivian fusionPoolside trattoria and barPoolsideView restaurant
Pool BarBar food, cocktails and beveragesPool barPoolside with ocean and sunset viewsView restaurant
Swim Up BarCocktails, beverages and Mr. Tomyam bitesSwim-up barSwimming poolView restaurant
Kinkao Thai BistroThaiÀ la carte partner restaurantThe Marina @ CROSSROADS Maldives; shared destination venue outside SAii’s on-resort outlet setView restaurant
The SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton experience
SAii Lagoon Maldives, part of Hilton's Curio Collection, sits on Emboodhoo Lagoon in South Malé Atoll and is reached from Velana International Airport by a 45-minute speedboat or a 15-minute seaplane, with shuttle boats running at regular intervals. The resort holds 128 rooms and villas across Sky Rooms, Beach…
Getting there
SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton is reached by speedboat (45 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in South 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 Dine by Design
What cuisine does Dine by Design serve?
Dine by Design at SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton serves Private destination dining in a destination dining format, set private beach, villa or pool locations. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Dine by Design?
Yes — reservations are required at Dine by Design, 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 Dine by Design included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Dine by Design sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Dine by Design located?
Dine by Design is one of the dining venues at SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, set in South Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Dine by Design
Specialty restaurants at SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton 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.