- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Sun Siyam Olhuveli
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational
- StyleBuffet
- SettingDream Island; main restaurant
- ReservationWalk-in OK
- AtollSouth Malé Atoll
About Malaafaiy
Discover the essence of Maldivian cuisine at Malaafaiy Dining. Immerse yourself in culinary delights and experience a true Maldivian buffet!
Part of the dining roster at Sun Siyam Olhuveli, South Malé Atoll, this international restaurant runs a buffet format · dream island; main restaurant setting.
When the kitchen serves
- lunch
- 12:30-14:30
- dinner
- 18:30-21:30
- breakfast
- 07:30-10:00
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at Sun Siyam Olhuveli
Maghrib GrillSeafood and steaksOpen-air grillDream Island; beachfrontView restaurant
MilanoItalianÀ la carteDream Island; open kitchenView restaurant
NamasteIndianÀ la carteMain Island; beachfront private cabanasView restaurant
Siyam OrchidThai and AsianÀ la carteMain Island; overwaterView restaurant
Sunset RestaurantInternationalBuffetMain Island; oceanfrontView restaurant
Sunrise BarBeverages and light bites24-hour barMain Island; beachfrontView 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
Raa AtollAqua Restaurantat Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaInternationalBuffetView restaurant- MaldivesA La Turcaat Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites - Ultra All InclusiveInternationalView restaurant
North Malé AtollLohis Waveat Adaaran Select Hudhuran FushiInternationalCasualbeachfrontView 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 dream island; main restaurant. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Malaafaiy?
Walk-ins are welcomed at Malaafaiy, though tables fill faster around sunset and resort peak nights. Mention preferred dining windows to your specialist for arrival-day arrangements.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.