Resortlife Maldives
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Velaa Private Island
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Contemporary European with Asian influences
  • Style
    Fine dining and tasting menu
  • Setting
    Elegant overwater restaurant with piano and ocean views
  • Chef
    Gaushan De Silva
  • Reservation
    Required
  • Atoll
    Noonu Atoll

About Aragu

Aragu is Velaa’s fine-dining restaurant, pairing precise East-meets-West cooking with an extensive wine programme and live piano. The current official page publishes dinner from 7 PM to 11 PM; the supplied signature brochure presents the seasonal seven-course A Taste of Maldives menu.

Part of the dining roster at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll, this contemporary european with asian influences restaurant runs a fine dining and tasting menu format · elegant overwater restaurant with piano and ocean views setting. Chef Gaushan De Silva leads the kitchen.

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On the menu

A Taste of Maldives

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

Signature tasting

  • A Taste of Maldives

    A seasonal seven-course tasting menu inspired by Maldivian ingredients and the islands; exact courses change and must be confirmed.

The supplied official brochure publishes the tasting-menu concept but no numeric public price. Price, availability, dietary adaptations, tax and service treatment must be reconfirmed.

The venue

Dining at a glance

  • Contemporary European with Asian influences
  • Fine dining and tasting menu
  • Elegant overwater restaurant with piano and ocean views
Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

dinner
19:00-23:00

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

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The resort

The Velaa Private Island experience

Velaa Private Island is a 5-star resort on its own island in Noonu Atoll, reached by an approximately 45-minute seaplane transfer from Malé International Airport. The property is known for its service-led approach at the upper end of the Maldives market. Accommodation is made up of one-bedroom beach and overwater…

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How to reach

Getting there

45 min seaplane from MLE

Located in Noonu Atoll, Velaa Private Island is reached by a 45-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. A 35-minute speedboat transfer is also available. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Aragu

  • What cuisine does Aragu serve?
    Aragu at Velaa Private Island serves Contemporary European with Asian influences in a fine dining and tasting menu format, set elegant overwater restaurant with piano and ocean views. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.
  • Do I need to reserve a table at Aragu?
    Yes — pre-booking is required at Aragu, subject to availability. Resortlife can pass your preferred times to the resort when you book your stay through us.
  • Who leads the kitchen at Aragu?
    Chef Gaushan De Silva heads the kitchen at Aragu.
  • What are the must-try dishes at Aragu?
    Signature dishes include A Taste of Maldives. Ask for the current menu when booking.
  • Is Aragu included in the meal plan?
    What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Velaa Private Island (Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.
  • Where is Aragu located?
    Aragu is at Velaa Private Island on Orimasvaru Island, Noonu Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
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Reserve at Aragu

Pre-booking is required. Please contact the resort to arrange your preferred dining experience, subject to availability.

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