- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Soneva Jani
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational
- StylePrivate Dining
- AtollNoonu Atoll
About The Faraway
A remote private dining destination set on a deserted sandbank accessible only by boat. Guests enjoy exclusive beach dinners crafted by personal chefs in total seclusion.
Part of the dining roster at Soneva Jani, Noonu Atoll, this international restaurant runs a private dining format.
Other restaurants at Soneva Jani
- The GatheringInternationalAll Day DiningView restaurant
- So StarstruckContemporaryFine DiningView restaurant
- OverseasSeafood & Plant-BasedFine DiningView restaurant
- So WildPlant-BasedSpecialtyView restaurant
- The Director's CutJapaneseSpecialtyoverwaterView restaurant
- CineyaanSri Lankan & IndianSpecialtyView restaurant
Other International restaurants in the Maldives
South Malé AtollMain Restaurantat Adaaran club RannalhiInternationalBuffetView restaurant
South Ari AtollMaaniyaa Restaurantat Villa Park,InternationalBuffetView restaurant- Gaafu Alifu AtollThe Dining Roomat The Residence Maldives at FalhumaafushiInternationalBuffet & À la carteView restaurant
- Gaafu Alifu AtollFalhumaaat The Residence Maldives at FalhumaafushiInternationalFine DiningView restaurant
- South Ari AtollMIXEat LUX South Ari AtollInternationalBuffetView restaurant
The Soneva Jani experience
Soneva Jani is an upscale 5-star private-island resort in the Noonu Atoll, spread across a 50-hectare estate of five islands inside a protected private lagoon near Manadhoo and reached by a 45-minute seaplane from Male. The property has 59 overwater and island villas, ranging from 1 to 5 bedrooms, with many featuring…
Getting there
Soneva Jani is reached by seaplane (45 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Noonu 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 The Faraway
What cuisine does The Faraway serve?
The Faraway at Soneva Jani serves International in a private dining format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is The Faraway included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Soneva Jani cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like The Faraway sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is The Faraway located?
The Faraway is one of the dining venues at Soneva Jani, set in Noonu Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at The Faraway
Specialty restaurants at Soneva Jani 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.