Aragu

• Maldives DMC since 2006
• Direct contract with Velaa Private Island
• Air + sea transfer coordinated

• Cuisine
  Contemporary / Fine dining
• Style
  Fine dining
• Setting
  Signature
• Dress
  Smart Casual
• Reservation
  Required
• Atoll
  Noonu Atoll

About Aragu

Signature dishes

• East-West Fusion Tasting Menu
• Chef's Table
• Rare Wine Pairings

Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.

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  Tavaru

  Japanese — Teppanyaki + Rare Wine CellarFine DiningTower above the palms — dramatic elevated setting + underground wine cellar

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  Faiy

  Contemporary, Seasonal, Plant-Based InspiredÀ la CarteNestled among lush greenery

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  Athiri

  International, Global — 14 NationsFine DiningWarm easygoing main dining space

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  Cru

  Champagne Bar — Premium Cuvées, Rare VintagesCafe/BarSea as its backdrop — quiet refinement

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  AVI

  Creative Cocktails, Live MusicCafe/BarPoolside — day turns to dusk

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  Beach Bar

  Cocktails, Bar Snacks, Light BitesCafe/BarRight by the water

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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 holds a 4.8 rating from 227 guest reviews and is known for a highly rated, service-led approach at the upper end of the Maldives market…

Getting there

50 min speedboat from MLE

Velaa Private Island is reached by speedboat (50 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Noonu 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.

Atoll

Noonu Atoll

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Questions about Aragu

• What cuisine does Aragu serve?+

  Aragu at Velaa Private Island serves Contemporary / Fine dining in a fine dining format, set signature. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
• Do I need to reserve a table at Aragu?+

  Yes — reservations are required at Aragu, typically booked in-resort the day before. Resortlife can flag preferred slots to the resort before your arrival when you book the stay through us.
• Is there a dress code at Aragu?+

  Aragu operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
• What are the must-try dishes at Aragu?+

  East-West Fusion Tasting Menu, Chef's Table, Rare Wine Pairings. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.
• Is Aragu included in resort meal plans?+

  Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Velaa Private Island cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Aragu sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
• Where is Aragu located?+

  Aragu is one of the dining venues at Velaa Private Island, set in Noonu Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.