• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Velaa Private Island
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Creative Cocktails, Live Music
  • Style
    Cafe/Bar
  • Setting
    Poolside — day turns to dusk
  • Dress
    Smart Casual
  • Atoll
    Noonu Atoll

About AVI

AVI is Velaa's poolside lounge for creative drinks and live music as the day turns to dusk. Barefoot luxury from sunset cocktails to simple pleasures, it is the island's sundowner spot, where an afternoon by the pool eases into a golden hour of cocktails and music.

Part of the dining roster at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll, this creative cocktails, live music restaurant runs a cafe/bar format · poolside — day turns to dusk setting. Dress code: smart casual.

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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 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…

How to reach

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.

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Frequently asked

Questions about AVI

  • What cuisine does AVI serve?
    AVI at Velaa Private Island serves Creative Cocktails, Live Music in a cafe/bar format, set poolside — day turns to dusk. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is there a dress code at AVI?
    AVI operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
  • 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.
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Reserve at AVI

Specialty restaurants at Velaa Private Island 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.