Dinning – Ja Manafaru

Taste the Essence of Luxury

JA Resorts & Hotels provides a range of dining experiences suitable for different tastes and desires. Get into the spirit of fine dining at some of the best luxury restaurants in Dubai, Maldives or Seychelles and explore the unique dining experiences provided for you and your loved ones.

Veli Bar

Experience the magic of crafted cocktails during captivating sunsets, a pre-dinner glass of wine or a post dinner digestif. Perched over glimmering seas and under a carpet of stars, Veli bar, one of the best bars in Maldives, offers panoramic views over the peaceful Indian Ocean as well as the chance to be serenaded by live music or join in the fun of karaoke during enchanting island nights. Veli Bar entwines the traditions of fine wines and spirits with wellness forward tonics, tinctures, homemade kombucha and more to create a space designed for social interactions and spirited fun.

The Cellar

The Indian Ocean’s hidden secret, a subterranean chamber lined with volcanic rock, deep under this private island at the very northern tip of the Maldivian archipelago. Dining at The Cellar is a must for discerning food and wine lovers seeking the best restaurant in Maldives.

Andiamo Bistro and Pool

Nestled inside our lush natural island is Andiamo Bistro, an Italian restaurant in Maldives. Home to delicious Italian specialities as well as the perfect pizza, all served next to the jungle pool. Andiamo is also home to refreshing ice cream, all day, every day and homemade with love. Choose from your favourite creamy ice cream and sorbet flavours or try our Maldivian influenced frozen treats. Wellness Your Way also features here with vegan, dairy free, gluten free and low carb scoops.

Kakuni

Kick off your day with a breakfast array to fuel your activities. Choose from the buffet offering fresh fruit, wellness bowls, homemade yoghurts and more as well as an a la carte menu cooked to order. Kakuni’s lunch menu is perfect to keep energy levels up for the afternoon’s activities with a variety of international dishes, making it one of the most versatile restaurants in Maldives. This restaurant is also home to our three weekly theme nights; The Maldivian Malaafaiy dinner with your meal delivered to your table royal style, wander through stalls and sample a wide variety of delicacies on Asian Street night and choose the freshest seafood at our Sustainable Seafood BBQ.

Ocean Grill

A Maldives vacation is not complete without being barefoot and savouring a Maldives dinner on the beach and dining under the starlit sky. Our beachfront grill offers the freshest seafood caught by local fishermen, using traditional and sustainable fishing practices. Also on the menu are perfectly cooked cuts of our ethical meats as well as vegetarian delights. Ocean Grill also showcases our Zero Food waste menus twice weekly, with creatively conceptualized dishes to delight and sustain.

White Orchid

White Orchid offers a contemporary Japanese dining experience and teppanyaki in Maldives, all crafted with locally sourced, sustainable seafood and fresh homegrown ingredients. Enjoy your meal on the overwater terrace, nestled above the gently lapping shoreline, and bask in romantic moments with panoramic views that perfectly complement the vibrant flavours of the dishes.