- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Sun Siyam Olhuveli
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational
- StyleBuffet
- Settingindoor
- AtollSouth Malé Atoll
About Malaafaiy
Centrally located for guests staying on Dream Island, Malaafaiy is the island’s main restaurant open from morning till night. In Dhivehi, ‘Malaafaiy’ means “delicious” or “tasty”. You will often hear locals say “Malaafaiy” to express how much they enjoy a dish. Enjoy a variety of cuisines served buffet-style with live cooking and themed nights. There’s something for every palate.
Part of the dining roster at Sun Siyam Olhuveli, South Malé Atoll, this international restaurant runs a buffet format · indoor setting.
Other restaurants at Sun Siyam Olhuveli
Sunset RestaurantInternationalBuffetbeachfrontView restaurant
The BiteSnacks & PizzaCasualindoorView restaurant
Maghrib GrillSeafood & SteaksGrillbeachfrontView restaurant- MilanoItalianFine DiningindoorView restaurant
NamasteIndianSpecialty RestaurantbeachfrontView restaurant
Siyam OrchidThaiSpecialty RestaurantindoorView restaurant
Other International restaurants in the Maldives
South Malé AtollMain Restaurantat Adaaran club RannalhiInternationalBuffetView restaurant
Dhaalu AtollPalmat Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasInternationalBuffetMain Restaurant, Outdoor TerraceView restaurant
South Ari AtollMaaniyaa Restaurantat Villa Park,InternationalBuffetView restaurant
Raa AtollAqua Restaurantat Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaInternationalBuffetView restaurant
Raa AtollJaafaiyat FuraveriInternationalBuffetView restaurant
The Sun Siyam Olhuveli experience
Sun Siyam Olhuveli sits across three connected islands in South Male Atoll, reached by a 45-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport (USD 250 per adult return, with children aged 2 to 14 travelling complimentary, up to two per booking). The three-island layout spans Dream, Main and Romance islands…
Getting there
Sun Siyam Olhuveli 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 Malaafaiy
What cuisine does Malaafaiy serve?
Malaafaiy at Sun Siyam Olhuveli serves International in a buffet format, set indoor. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Malaafaiy included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Sun Siyam Olhuveli cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Malaafaiy sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Malaafaiy located?
Malaafaiy is one of the dining venues at Sun Siyam Olhuveli, 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 Malaafaiy
Specialty restaurants at Sun Siyam Olhuveli 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.