- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Velassaru
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational
- StyleÀ la Carte
- AtollSouth Malé Atoll
About Sand
Chic beachfront fine-dining venue offering contemporary international cuisine. Ideal for sunset cocktails and leisurely evening meals.
Part of the dining roster at Velassaru, South Malé Atoll, this international restaurant runs a à la carte format.
Other restaurants at Velassaru
Other International restaurants in the Maldives
South Malé AtollMain Restaurantat Adaaran club RannalhiInternationalBuffetView restaurant- South Ari AtollMaaniyaa Restaurantat Villa Park,InternationalBuffetView restaurant
- Gaafu Alifu AtollThe Dining Roomat The Residence Maldives at FalhumaafushiInternationalBuffet & À la carteView restaurant
- Gaafu Alifu AtollFalhumaaat The Residence Maldives at FalhumaafushiInternationalFine DiningView restaurant
- South Ari AtollMIXEat LUX South Ari AtollInternationalBuffetView restaurant
The Velassaru experience
Velassaru Maldives occupies a private coral island in South Male Atoll, reached by a 25-minute speedboat from Velana International Airport. The resort offers 129 villas in garden, beachfront and overwater categories, with some featuring private pools and water villas configured to open out onto over-water terraces…
Getting there
Velassaru is reached by speedboat (25 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in South Malé 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.
Questions about Sand
What cuisine does Sand serve?
Sand at Velassaru serves International in a à la carte format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Sand included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Velassaru cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Sand sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Sand located?
Sand is one of the dining venues at Velassaru, set in South Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Sand
Specialty restaurants at Velassaru 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.


