AVI

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

• Cuisine
  Cocktails and bar beverages
• Style
  Poolside lounge and live-music bar
• Setting
  Poolside sunset lounge
• Reservation
  Walk-in OK
• Atoll
  Noonu Atoll

About AVI

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  Aragu

  Chef Gaushan De Silva

  Contemporary European with Asian influencesFine dining and tasting menuElegant overwater restaurant with piano and ocean views

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  Tavaru

  Japanese teppanyakiLive teppanyakiElevated tower restaurant above the palms

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  Faiy

  Balanced seasonal wellness cuisineWellbeing diningGarden restaurant among lush greenery

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  Athiri

  International and MaldivianAll-day diningRelaxed beachfront restaurant

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  Cru

  Champagne and wineChampagne barRefined oceanfront bar

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  Beach Bar

  Light bites, snacks and drinksBarefoot beach barWaterside bar on the beach

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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 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…

Getting there

45 min seaplane from MLE

Velaa Private Island is reached by seaplane (45 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 AVI

• What cuisine does AVI serve?+

  AVI at Velaa Private Island serves Cocktails and bar beverages in a poolside lounge and live-music bar format, set poolside sunset lounge. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
• Do I need to reserve a table at AVI?+

  Walk-ins are welcomed at AVI, though tables fill faster around sunset and resort peak nights. Mention preferred dining windows to your specialist for arrival-day arrangements.
• Is AVI 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 AVI sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
• Where is AVI located?+

  AVI 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.