- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Summer Island
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational, seafood and grills
- StyleÀ la carte restaurant and bar
- SettingOverwater
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
About AVI
An intimate overwater restaurant and lounge serving regional seafood, steaks and chef specials alongside premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, cocktails and signature drinks. The official factsheet lists indoor and outdoor seating and live music.
Part of the dining roster at Summer Island, North Malé Atoll, this international, seafood and grills restaurant runs a à la carte restaurant and bar format · overwater setting.
Opens the resort's official menu
When the kitchen serves
- bar
- 11:00–00:00
- note
- Restaurant times are printed on the current-linked menu; bar time is in the 2026 fact sheet.
- a_la_carte
- 11:00–15:00 and 19:00–21:30
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at Summer Island
SamugaInternationalBuffetMain restaurantView restaurant
HiyaInternational and fusionSemi-buffetOverwaterView restaurant
NeviSnacks and beveragesBeach barOpen-air sunset beachView restaurant
BaraveliCaribbean-inspired cocktailsTiki barIsland barView restaurant
In-Villa DiningInternationalRoom serviceGuest villas and roomsView restaurant
The Summer Island experience
Summer Island Maldives sits on Ziyaaraifushi in North Malé Atoll and is reached by a 45-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport, with WiFi provided on board, or by a 15-minute seaplane hop. The resort offers 156 accommodations across seven categories, including 20 Water Villas, 16 Premium Beach…
Getting there
Summer Island is reached by speedboat (45 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 AVI
What cuisine does AVI serve?
AVI at Summer Island serves International, seafood and grills in a à la carte restaurant and bar format, set overwater. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is AVI included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Summer Island cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like AVI sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is AVI located?
AVI is one of the dining venues at Summer Island, 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 AVI
Specialty restaurants at Summer Island 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.