- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational, Asian, Indian Ocean and Maldivian
- StyleBuffet and à la carte
- SettingBeachfront all-day dining
- DressSmart casual
- ReservationWalk-in OK
- AtollGaafu 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.
When the kitchen serves
- lunch
- 12:30-15:00
- dinner
- 19:00-22:30
- breakfast
- 07:00-10:30
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah
Earth TableMaldivianGarden cooking class and mealEarth Basket gardenView restaurant
Café del SolMediterranean and Spanish-inspiredPoolside à la carte and tapasPoolsideView restaurant
Long IslandItalianÀ la carteOverwaterView restaurant
Li BaiContemporary CantoneseÀ la carteOverwaterView restaurant
The Beach ClubDrinks and light refreshmentsPool and beach barBeachfront beside the poolView restaurant
Private DiningBespokePrivate dining experienceSelected private resort locationsView restaurant
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…
Getting there
The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah is reached by domestic flight + speedboat (70 min domestic flight (Kaadedhdhoo Airport) + 10 min speedboat) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Gaafu Alifu 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 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. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at The Dining Room?
Walk-ins are welcomed at The Dining Room, though tables fill faster around sunset and resort peak nights. Mention preferred dining windows to your specialist for arrival-day arrangements.Is there a dress code at The Dining Room?
The Dining Room operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.Is The Dining Room included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like The Dining Room 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 Dining Room located?
The Dining Room is one of the dining venues at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah, set in Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at The Dining Room
Specialty restaurants at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah 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.