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  11. Faiy
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Velaa Private Island
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Contemporary, Seasonal, Plant-Based Inspired
  • Style
    À la Carte
  • Setting
    Nestled among lush greenery
  • Dress
    Nestled among lush greenery
  • Reservation
    Required
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    Noonu Atoll

About Faiy

Nestled among lush greenery, Faiy focuses on balanced, seasonal dishes as vibrant as the nature around you. Clean food, beautifully simple, made to nourish — in the most delicious way.

Part of the dining roster at Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll, this contemporary, seasonal, plant-based inspired restaurant runs a à la carte format · nestled among lush greenery setting. Dress code: nestled among lush greenery.

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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…

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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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Questions about Faiy

  • What cuisine does Faiy serve?+
    Faiy at Velaa Private Island serves Contemporary, Seasonal, Plant-Based Inspired in a à la carte format, set nestled among lush greenery. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Do I need to reserve a table at Faiy?+
    Yes — reservations are required at Faiy, 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 Faiy?+
    Faiy operates a nestled among lush greenery dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
  • Is Faiy 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 Faiy sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Faiy located?+
    Faiy 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 Faiy

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.

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