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  11. Ahima
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Veligandu Maldives Resort Island
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Style
    Buffet
  • Atoll
    North Ari Atoll

About Ahima

Adults-only buffet restaurant reserved for guests staying in Jacuzzi Beach Villas and Jacuzzi Water Villas, offering a more exclusive dining experience.

Part of the dining roster at Veligandu Maldives Resort Island, North Ari Atoll, this international restaurant runs a buffet format.

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The Veligandu Maldives Resort Island experience

Veligandu Maldives Resort Island occupies a 600-metre-long island in Rasdhoo Atoll and is reached by a 20-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, one of the shorter seaplane hops in the country. The resort operates 100 villas across Beach Villas, Jacuzzi Beach Villas, Water Villas, Jacuzzi Water…

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How to reach

Getting there

20 min seaplane from MLE

Veligandu Maldives Resort Island is reached by seaplane (20 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North Ari 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 Ahima

  • What cuisine does Ahima serve?+
    Ahima at Veligandu Maldives Resort Island serves International in a buffet format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is Ahima included in resort meal plans?+
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Veligandu Maldives Resort Island cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Ahima sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Ahima located?+
    Ahima is one of the dining venues at Veligandu Maldives Resort Island, set in North Ari 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 Ahima

Specialty restaurants at Veligandu Maldives Resort 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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