- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Zuri Zanzibar
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational with African and Indian Ocean influences
About Upendo Restaurant
The main restaurant, set above the resort, serving international cooking with an African and Indian Ocean accent. Laid-back Zanzibari styling and live cooking stations make it the breakfast and dinner room; a separate deck handles private events and larger groups.
Part of the dining roster at Zuri Zanzibar, this international with african and indian ocean influences restaurant.
Other restaurants at Zuri Zanzibar
The Zuri Zanzibar experience
Fifty-six bungalows, suites and villas scattered through a twelve-hectare tropical park on Kendwa beach, on the north-west shore of Unguja about 50 km from Stone Town. Zuri means beautiful in Swahili, and the owner built deliberately low density: separate free-standing houses with African-style cathedral roofs…
Getting there
Transfer to Zuri Zanzibar from Velana International Airport (MLE) is coordinated by the resort and confirmed at booking.
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 Upendo Restaurant
What cuisine does Upendo Restaurant serve?
Upendo Restaurant at Zuri Zanzibar serves International with African and Indian Ocean influences. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Upendo Restaurant included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Zuri Zanzibar cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Upendo Restaurant sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
Reserve at Upendo Restaurant
Specialty restaurants at Zuri Zanzibar 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.