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  11. Li Long
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Fine Chinese
  • Style
    Specialty Restaurant
  • Atoll
    South Malé Atoll

About Li Long

Shanghai-inspired fine Chinese dining on the Indian Ocean shore, featuring wood-fired Beijing duck carved tableside, handmade dim sum and seven-course tasting menus in a richly ornamented setting anchored by a hand-cast two-metre bell.

Part of the dining roster at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, South Malé Atoll, this fine chinese restaurant runs a specialty restaurant format.

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The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi experience

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is a private-island resort in the South Male Atoll, accessible by a 15-minute speedboat transfer. The property spans 130 hectares across three islands and offers 122 villas. It features nine restaurants, including the exclusive Terra with its private, open-air dining pods. Guests…

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Getting there

15 min speedboat from MLE

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is reached by speedboat (15 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.

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Questions about Li Long

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

Specialty restaurants at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi 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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