• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    International, Asian, Indian Ocean and Maldivian
  • Style
    Buffet and à la carte
  • Setting
    Beachfront all-day dining
  • Dress
    Smart casual
  • Reservation
    Walk-in OK
  • Atoll
    Gaafu Alifu Atoll

About The Dining Room

The Dining Room is the resort’s all-day venue for international and regional breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets alongside a broad à la carte menu.

Part of the dining roster at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, this international, asian, indian ocean and maldivian restaurant runs a buffet and à la carte format · beachfront all-day dining setting. Dress code: smart casual.

On the menu

As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.

The Dining Room À La Carte — March 2026 · À la carte

SALADS

  • Caesar Salad

    Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Chicken, Caesar Dressing, Bacon, Bread Croutons, Parmesan Shavings, Anchovies Vegetarian Option Available: USD 19

    USD 24
  • Dhigurah Lobster Salad

    Apple, Coconut Mayo, Lettuce

    USD 26
  • Pickled Beet, Persian Feta & Walnut Salad

    Honey-Glazed Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes, Garden Greens, Lemon Yogurt Dressing

    USD 18
  • Prosciutto Melon Salad

    Parma Ham, Melon, Salad Greens, Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette

    USD 26
  • Koppifey Salad

    Coconut, Canned Tuna, Feta, Cherry Tomato, Lime Vinaigrette Vegetarian Option Available: USD 11

    USD 14
  • Sesame Chicken

    Golden Fried Chicken, Sesame Honey Soy, Sesame Seeds

    USD 15
  • Tataki

    Maldivian Yellowfin Tuna, Sesame Wakame, Marinated Cucumber Ribbons, Soy Sauce

    USD 20
  • Mustard Chicken Tikka

    Dijon Mustard, Lemon Marinade, Mint Chutney Mayo, Yogurt, Onion

    USD 21
  • Achari Paneer Tikka

    Pickled Marinated Indian Cottage Cheese, Peppers, Onions

    USD 22
  • Satay Kai

    Grilled Skewers of Chicken Tenders in Curry Marinade, Raw Mango Salad, Peanut Cream Sauce

    USD 20
  • Greek Salad

    Feta Cheese, Capsicum, Onion, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Oregano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    USD 18

SOUP

  • Chilled Mango Basil

    Whipped Mango, Olive Oil, Cream, Sweet Corn Salad, Pepper

    USD 15
  • Asparagus Soup with Crab Meat

    Creamy Velouté with Crab Meat

    USD 25
  • Tomato & Fennel Soup

    With Garlic Parmesan Bread

    USD 17
  • Sweet Corn Chicken Soup

    Creamy Corn and Chicken Soup with Egg Drop ❖ Vegetarian Option Available

    USD 17
  • Tom Kha Talay

    Thai Style Hot & Sour Seafood Soup, Lemongrass, Galangal, Kaffir Lime Vegetarian Option Available: USD 20

    USD 22

SANDWICHES & BURGERS

  • Mexican Burger

    Soya Nuggets, Potato, Spring Vegetable Burger, Spiked, Jalapeño, Cilantro, Roma tomatoes, Balsamic Onions, Guacamole, Smoked Tomato Salsa, Fat Chips

    USD 21
  • The Dhigurah Burger

    Beef Cheeseburger, Sautéed Onions, Fried Egg, Whole Wheat Bun, House Salad, Fat Chips Our standard burger cooking doneness is medium well for consistency. If you prefer a different doneness, please inform us when placing your order.

    USD 26
  • Chicken Kathi Roll

    Tandoor Cooked Chicken, Spiced Vegetable slaw, Pan Grilled Tortilla Bread

    USD 20
  • Club Sandwich

    White Bread, Honey Glazed Ham, Roasted Chicken with Mix Salad, Bacon, Fried Egg, Cheese, Tomatoes, Cucumbers House Salad, French Fries ❖ Vegetarian Option Available

    USD 24
  • Cubano

    Crispy Grilled Sour Dough, Mustard Mayo, Honey Glazed Ham, Roasted Pork Belly Emmenthal Cheese, Gherkins Roasted Chicken Sandwich

    USD 22
  • Roasted Chicken Sandwich

    Mixed salad, Dijon mustard, cream cheese, multigrain bread and French fries.

    USD 21
  • Ham & Cheese Sandwich

    Honey-glazed ham, Emmenthal cheese, white bread, house salad and French fries.

    USD 20
  • Tuna Sandwich

    Masuni with Lemon Mayo Dressing, Whole Wheat Bread, House Salad, French Fries

    USD 21
  • Beef Ciabatta

    Herb Grilled Beef, Sun-Dried Pesto, Lettuce, Cheddar, Cheese, House Salad, French Fries

    USD 28

PASTA & RISOTTO

  • Linguine al Pesto

    Mixed Garden Vegetables, Fresh Basil Sauce, Parmesan, Basil Oil

    USD 22
  • Penne Aglio Olio E Pepperoncino

    Olive oil, Garlic, Chilli, Parmesan

    USD 21
  • Fusilli Maldiviana

    Yellow Fin Tuna, Local Crushed Spices, Garlic, Coconut Cream, Tellulifaiy (Fried Drumstick Leaves), Fresh Coriander

    USD 15
  • Spaghetti Bolognese

    Angus Beef, Tomato Ragout, Fresh Basil

    USD 26
  • Linguine Alla Carbonara

    Classic Egg, Bacon, Cheese Sauce, Parmesan, Cracked Pepper

    USD 26
  • Seafood Risotto

    Parmesan Cream, Saffron, Thyme

    USD 26

PIZZAS

  • Margherita

    Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella

    USD 24
  • Pepperoni Four Cheese

    Beef Pepperoni, Tomato Sauce, Jalapeños

    USD 25
  • Capricciosa

    Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Olives, Tomato, Artichoke, Mushroom

    USD 23

ASIAN

  • Exotic Greens & Market Vegetables

    Stir-Fried Vegetables, Oyster Sauce

    USD 21
  • Prawns XO

    Stir Fried Prawns, Spring Vegetables

    USD 32
  • Siracha Fish

    Thai Style Stir Fried Fish, Sriracha Sauce, Scallions, Garlic, Chilli

    USD 26
  • Thai Green Fish Curry

    Creamy Coconut Milk, Hand Pounded Thai Spices, Chillies, Long Yard Beans, Pea Eggplant, Sweet Basil Vegan option available: USD 21.

    USD 24
  • Seafood Bowl

    Mussels, Squid, Fish, Prawns, Crab Meat, Noodles

    USD 29
  • Ayam Bakar

    Indonesian Grilled Chicken, Jasmin Rice, Pickles, Prawn Crisps

    USD 26
  • Kung pao Chicken

    Spicy Szechuan Style Diced Chicken, Peanuts, Chili Peppers

    USD 24
  • Steamed Tofu

    Topped with Sweet Soy, Sesame, Spring Onions

    USD 20
  • Pad Thai

    Thai Style Stir Fried Rice Stick Noodles, Bell Peppers, Chicken, Crushed Peanuts, Chilli Flakes, Tofu Vegetarian Option Available: USD 20

    USD 26
  • Nasi Goreng

    Wok Fried Balinese Chilli Prawn Sambal Rice Tossed, Fried Egg, Chicken Satay, Pickled Vegetables, Shrimp Crackers, Peanut Sauce

    USD 29

MALDIVIAN

  • Mas Riha

    Maldivian Reef Fish Curry, Tuna Sambal, Thellulifay, Served with Steamed rice

    USD 24
  • Geri Riha

    Stir Fried Beef, Island Spices, Tender Coconut, Thellulifay, Served with Steamed rice

    USD 26
  • Kukulu Mussama

    Morsels of Chicken, Spiced Coconut Cream, Thellulifay, Served with Steamed rice

    USD 22
  • Kandu kukulu

    Stir Fried Tuna, Island Spices, Tender Coconut, Thellulifay, Served with Steamed rice

    USD 23

INDIAN OCEAN

  • Dum Chicken Biryani

    Traditional Indian Chicken, Fragrant Basmati Rice Preparation Scented, Saffron, Brown Onion, Mint, Raita

    USD 24
  • Butter Chicken

    Tandoor Cooked Chicken, Cardamom Flavoured Tomato Butter Emulsion

    USD 24
  • Fish Hara Masala

    Fish Chunks Simmered, Creamy Spinach Gravy

    USD 22
  • Dal Makhani

    Black Lentils Simmered Overnight, Double Cream, Mild Spices, Butter

    USD 19
  • Khichdi

    Balanced Meal of Lentil, Rice Cooked Together, Tempered with Cumin, Mustard, Chilli Served Yoghurt

    USD 18
  • Mascarpone Methi Palak

    Garlic Tempered Baby Spinach, Fenugreek

    USD 25

MAIN COURSE

  • Fish & Chips

    Crispy Batter Fried Local Catch Fillets, Fat Chips, Tartar Sauce

    USD 24
  • Maldivian Tuna Medallions

    Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Lemon Cream

    USD 28
  • Catch of the Day

    Pan-Seared Reef Fish Fillet, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Lemon Cream

    USD 26
  • Chicken Sous Vide

    Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Jus

    USD 23
  • Seafood Mixed Grill (for two )

    Lobster Half, Green Jobfish, Tuna, Salmon, Prawns, Mussels, Squids

    USD 116
  • Reef Lobster

    Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Lemon Cream

    USD 88
  • Tasmanian Salmon

    Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Lemon Cream

    USD 37
  • Tenderloin Medallions

    Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Jus

    USD 53

DESSERTS

  • Desire

    Chocolate Mousse, Caramel Crunch, Croissant Ice Cream

    USD 20
  • Lime Cheese Cake

    Chilled Lime Infused Cheese Cake on Lavender Sponge, Vanilla Passionfruit Compote

    USD 15
  • Thai Surprise

    Litchi Pannacotta, Mango Pate de Foire, Ginger, Lemongrass gel

    USD 15
  • Vanilla Crème Brulée

    Classical Crème Brulée Flavoured with Tahitian Vanilla Beans

    USD 17
  • Fresh Fruit Platter

    Selection of Seasonal Fresh Fruits

    USD 17
  • Ice Cream

    Chocolate | Vanilla | Choco - Hazelnut | Cherry

    USD 9
  • Sorbet

    Lemon | Mango | Coconut

    USD 9

Published prices are in USD and subject to 10% service charge and 17% GST. Prices and availability must be reconfirmed before booking.

The Dining Room Kids Menu · Kids menu

Kids Menu

  • Briesy Cheesy Fries

    Belgian fries, brie, chives, sour cream and low-fat ranch dressing.

    USD 10
  • Hamburger

    Wagyu beef patty, tomato, cucumber, Cheddar and potato wedges.

    USD 13
  • Gluten-Free Corn Dog

    Chicken corn dog, fries and sauces.

    gluten-free

    USD 11
  • Fish & Chips

    Crispy battered fish fillet, curly fries and tartar sauce.

    USD 10
  • Mac & Cheese

    Macaroni with creamy cheese sauce.

    USD 10
  • Pizza Margherita

    Tomato, mozzarella and basil.

    vegetarian

    USD 10
  • Chicken & Chips

    Crispy chicken tenders, fries, mayonnaise and tomato sauce.

    USD 10

Dessert

  • Gourmet Tart

    Oreo crust, vanilla ice cream, candies and raspberry jelly.

    USD 7
  • Granola Banana Split

    Banana, granola, berries, Greek yoghurt and chocolate shavings.

    USD 8
  • Cherry Cheesecake

    Cheesecake, cherries, berry compote and Kit Kat gelato.

    USD 10
  • Pralinés Popper

    Chocolate poppers and pralines with almond ice cream.

    USD 8
  • Shortbread Pumpkin Pie

    Shortbread, pumpkin and cinnamon ice cream.

    USD 6

Published prices are in USD and subject to 10% service charge and 17% GST. Prices and availability must be reconfirmed before booking.

The venue

Dining at a glance

  • International, Asian, Indian Ocean and Maldivian
  • Buffet and à la carte
  • Beachfront all-day dining
Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

breakfast
07:00-10:30
lunch
12:30-15:00
dinner
19:00-22:30

Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.

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The resort

The The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah experience

The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah occupies a private, uninhabited stretch of Dhigurah island in Gaafu Alifu Atoll (Huvadhu), one of the largest and deepest atolls in the world, and is not a guesthouse but a 5-star private-island resort. Transfer from Velana International Airport is by a roughly 55-minute domestic…

How to reach

Getting there

70 min domestic flight (Kaadedhdhoo Airport) + 10 min speedboat domestic flight + speedboat from MLE

Located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah is reached by domestic flight + speedboat (70 min domestic flight (Kaadedhdhoo Airport) + 10 min speedboat) from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.

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Frequently asked

Questions about The Dining Room

  • What cuisine does The Dining Room serve?
    The Dining Room at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah serves International, Asian, Indian Ocean and Maldivian in a buffet and à la carte format, set beachfront all-day dining. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.
  • Do I need to reserve a table at The Dining Room?
    No reservation is needed at The Dining Room. Mention any dietary requirements to your specialist and they will be passed on to the resort.
  • Is there a dress code at The Dining Room?
    The Dining Room operates a smart casual dress code.
  • Is The Dining Room included in the meal plan?
    What is included depends on the meal plan you book at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah (Breakfast, Half Board, All Inclusive). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.
  • Where is The Dining Room located?
    The Dining Room is at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah on Dhigurah Island, Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
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No reservation is needed at The Dining Room. For dietary enquiries, guests may contact the resort.