Between the temptations on offer on Anantara Veli and those of its sister resort Anantara Dhigu, an array of casual and fine dining destinations unmatched by any other Maldives resort is yours to savour at Anantara.

73 DEGREES

Breakfast: 7.00 am – 10.30 am

Dinner: 6.30 pm – 10.30 pm

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Sink into the sand and enjoy a world of cuisine.

Follow the enticing aroma of freshly ground coffee and oven-hot pastries to this idyllic oceanfront setting. A lavish buffet breakfast offers exotic fruits and juices and live cooking stations from East and West.

As sun sets, return to 73 Degrees for a fine vintage from our extensive wine cellar, then enjoy each evening’s themed buffet – Maldivian favourites, fresh seafood, handmade pizzas and pastas.

ORIGAMI

Dinner only: 6.30 pm – 10.30 pm

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Enjoy the dazzle of live teppanyaki chefs slicing and dicing.

Japanese food reimagined in an island setting. Begin your evening with fresh sashimi and sushi creations, highlighting local catches of yellowfin. Enjoy Hokkaido scallops straight from the robata grill, or signature dishes such as thinly sliced seabass garnished with yuzu, truffle oil and salmon roe.

For an entertaining evening, choose a teppanyaki menu of Wagyu beef and Alaskan king crab which is sliced, diced, sizzled and served before you.

BAAN HURAA

Lunch: 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Dinner: 6.30 pm – 10.30 pm

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The many flavours of Thailand explored over water.

Walk out over the lagoon and into a traditional teak house on stilts, magically lit with a sunset glow. With dishes designed to be shared as in Thailand, choose from an array of delicacies from across the kingdom – sour spicy salads from the Northeast, hot coconut curries from the South, beloved dishes from the Central Plains accompanied by fragrant jasmine rice.

Cool the palate with traditional desserts such as sticky rice and mango or bananas poached in coconut milk.

DHONI BAR

Bar: 10.00 am – 12.00 midnight

Dining: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm

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Drink up the vibrant atmosphere and snack all day.

Soak up the sun’s blissful rays in a casual poolside setting. Enjoy all-day refreshments of iced coffees, smoothies and mocktails – as well as an array of gourmet sandwiches, paninis and wood-fired pizzas to whet your appetite.

Grab your favourite flavour as the ice-cream trolley makes its rounds. As sun sets, enjoy a glass of Champagne as you browse an extensive menu of signature cocktails as well as old-time classics.

DINING BY DESIGN

An experience all your own, indulge in romance by design.

Follow the torches to an intimate table setting for two underneath a canopy of stars or a private faree tent. Dig your toes into the sand, as fresh grilled lobster is served on your dugout table by your personal chef.

Savour a wine tasting session by the lagoon amongst friends, or set sail for the day to a deserted island to enjoy the catch of the day. On land, at sea, explore magical bespoke experiences brought to you by Anantara.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

SIGNATURE SEAFOOD DINNER 

A platter of freshly shucked oysters on ice with lemon, vinaigrette and layered pumpernickel bread; yellowfin tuna tartare with shallots, hints of Maldivian chilli and avocado; and slow-poached king prawns in cocktail sauce.

A mini-barbecue of seared diver scallops, flame-grilled scampi, garlic- and ginger-perfumed king prawns, local lobster grilled with garlic butter, and Maldivian spice-rubbed snapper fillet accompanied by dressings and sauces, tossed mixed salad, jasmine rice and roast heirloom baby vegetables.

Local tuna curry served with papadum, chutneys and coconut sambal.

Barbecued pineapple with vanilla beans and mascarpone cream.

SURF AND TURF 

A platter of Niçoise-style salad with potatoes, fine beans, onions, Kalamata olives, heirloom tomatoes and grilled octopus; San Daniele prosciutto with fresh figs; and grilled watermelon, mint, and feta salad with lemon and EV olive oil.

A mini-barbecue of Australian Black Angus fillet, Saltbush lamb chops, garlic-marinated calamari steaks, locally caught yellowfin tuna, king prawns and blue swimmer crab accompanied by dressings and sauces, tossed mixed salad, jasmine rice and roast heirloom baby vegetables.

Mango clafoutis with vanilla ice-cream.

A VEGETARIAN SURPRISE

A platter of grilled polenta, fig, and rocket salad with EV olive oil and aged balsamic; salad of couscous, pumpkin, dried apricots, sultanas, and saffron-honey dressing; and stacks of buffalo mozzarella, home-grown basil and heirloom tomatoes.

A mini-barbecue of white asparagus cooked sous vide and finished on the charcoal grill; homemade pumpkin ravioli on roast heirloom carrots; baked potato with rich sour cream, chopped spring onions and crisp garlic flakes; and portobello mushroom with fine herbs, Mediterranean vegetables and raclette cheese.

Caramel roast peaches with white chocolate mousse, blueberries, and star anise jus.

IN-VILLA DINING

Enjoy an array of cuisines from around the world.

Savour dishes for every appetite in the comfort of your private bungalow. Allow us to bring signature dishes from each of our restaurants right to you.

A selection of zesty Thai dishes to be shared by the pool. Modern Italian or Japanese cuisine overlooking the cerulean ocean. Morning wake-me-up to midnight munchies, let us cater to your cravings. Our chefs will be happy to tailor to any specific dietary requests.

FUSHI CAFÉ

Breakfast: 6.30 am - 10.30 am

Dinner: 6.30 pm - 10.30 pm

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Greet the morning with a sun-filled gourmet breakfast.

Enjoy sunrise views over the lagoon at breakfast, and the intoxicating aroma of freshly ground coffee and straight-from-the-oven pastries. Choose from a lavish buffet of international favourites with live cooking stations, and an array of tropical fruits and juices.

By night, savour an extensive buffet with changing themes – Indian Ocean, Japanese, Chinese, Italian – for a culinary experience that’s always fresh.

TERRAZZO

Dinner: 6.00 pm - 10.30 pm

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Romantic Italian dinners in a loft venue overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Begin your evening with a sunset selection of bruschetta and a glass of crisp wine. Sample fresh seafood cooked in traditional Italian flavours – line-caught tuna carpaccio drizzled in extra virgin olive oil, handmade lobster ravioli with a lemon butter sauce.

Enjoy a multi-sensory, private dining experience in the Wine Loft where our Wine Guru will help you pair dishes to grapes from Italy’s varied regions.

SEA.FIRE.SALT.

Lunch: 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Dinner: 6.30 pm - 10.30 pm

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Dine al fresco on a wooden deck over the crystal waters of our house lagoon.

Savour freshly caught Maldivian favourites such as reef fish, lobster and prawns, and prime-aged imported cuts from Australia. Have your dish flame-grilled, tandoori-style, wok-sautéed, or cooked to perfection in a wood-fired oven.

Discover how different salts can accentuate your food with notes from our resident Salt Guru. Enjoy an extensive selection of wines and Champagnes curated by our Wine Guru. Vegetarian options also available.

AQUA BAR

Bar: 10.00 am - 12.00 midnight

Dining: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm

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Drink up the vibrant atmosphere and snack all day.

Soak up the sun, cool off in the shade, or swim up to the bar for chilled refreshment. Enjoy a light lunch, small bites throughout the afternoon and drinks all the way through twilight. Re-energise with a selection of tropical juices, fine teas and iced coffees. Find the perfect seat to watch the sunset with a cocktail in hand and live music playing.

Located poolside, Aqua also serves to the sun loungers and our popular ocean hammock.

When not relaxing on the beach, embarking on an Ayurvedic spa retreat or lounging in the beachfront infinity pool, spend your days on the water with sailing excursions, waterskiing on the placid lagoon, seaplane flights, deep-sea fishing or sunset dhoni cruises alongside dolphins. Anantara also features its own onsite PADI Dive Centre, offering diver certification courses from beginner to advanced open-water dive and rescue dive training, at one of the world's premier diving destinations. 

Experience a healing massage at Anantara Spa, as you peer through the glass floors revealing the puffer fish, sting rays and baby reef sharks swimming underneath. 

Rediscover what it means to relax. Or, let the stunning island surroundings invigorate you with an array of Maldives resort activities.

Surf without the crowds on one of the last natural wonders of the earth, where you can feel as though the waves belong only to you.

Take up windsurfing on the placid lagoon. Dive into the unexplored world of marine life in crystal-clear waters. Stroll through the markets of bustling Malé.  Explore even more undiscovered islands. Choose your own adventure!

Every day, Anantara features a range of organised and do-it-yourself activities.  You can take a cooking class, visit a market, interact with local history and even pick up some phrases in a new language, all in one day.

Island Hopping
Discover some of the other distinctive jewels of the Maldives. You might be surprised to see the many different forms paradise can take. Tour the atoll and explore the daily life of fishermen. Shop the way the locals do. Get up close and personal with marine life.  

Island Picnic
Spend an afternoon as Robinson Crusoe (with a few more luxuries) and live out your desert island daydreams. A tiny uninhabited island offshore in Anantara's lagoon is your playground for the day. Frolic in pristine waters, explore stunning reefs and enjoy a specially prepared picnic on white sands.

Malé Excursions
There is more to the bustling Maldivian capital than just the airport. Malé offers distinctive architecture, local markets, tranquil mosques and the regal presidential palace. Immerse yourself in the local culture at the NationalMuseum and partake of some of the country's authentic local delicacies.

Sunset Cruise
Cruise the tranquil turquoise lagoon aboard a dhoni and let the champagne in your glass take on the tints of the setting sun. A romantic, unforgettable beginning to a special evening in paradise.

Sunset Handline Fishing
Try your skills at handline fishing and experience the glittering waters from a local's point of view, aboard a traditional sailing dhoni. This natural technique uses no equipment beyond a single fishing line, held by hand and dropped to the floor of the ocean reef. Wait for the reef fish to bite - a catch is almost guaranteed. Better yet, take your catch onland and the chefs at Fuddan grill will prepare it to your liking the very next day.   

The setting is tranquil, but recreation and fun are always close by. Every day, Anantara features a range of organised and do-it-yourself activities in the gorgeous surrounds of the resort.  Days at Anantara can be as laid-back and relaxed or as action-packed as you desire. Choose your own adventure!

Anantara Cooking School
While staying at Anantara in the Maldives, you will be treated to an array of inspired culinary creations. Why not learn the tricks of the trade with a cooking class from the resident master chefs? Learn to recreate traditional Maldivian or Thai and fusion dishes to impress your friends back home.

Beachside Yoga
Gain physical poise and mental peace through ancient exercises drawn from centuries of traditional South Asian wisdom. Yoga for beginners is available from professional instructors beachside while more seasoned aficionados can take it up a notch with a private session - one of the signature Maldives resort activities.

Boutique
You may be thousands of miles away from it all, but the boutique on Dhigu brings the world to you, with the bare necessities and exotic goods and handicrafts from across Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.

Dhoni Kids Club
Open for children from the ages of 3 to 12, the Dhoni kids club keeps the youngest guests entertained during their holidays with an action-packed programme featuring a variety of beach and outdoor activities, creative crafts and games that are fun, educational and culturally enriching. All are under the supervision of the Kids' Coordinator. Children aged three or under are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Childcare services are available for a fee.

Fitness
The fitness centre and gym is equipped with everything you need to keep you looking and feeling good. Rejuvenate your body as you work out alone or with your personal trainer.

Library
No need for sunblock in the stylish showpiece library, where you can sink into a plush armchair and enjoy a new novel or catch up on all that is going on back in the ‘real world' on computers with high-speed Internet.

Morning Meditation
Clear your mind and achieve a sense of heightened well-being with gentle stretching and meditation to start off your day. At the guided meditation sessions on the beach, you'll catch the island as it awakens.  Draw inspiration from the gorgeous island surrounds.

Swimming
Slide into the tranquil waters of a stunning freshwater infinity-edge pool situated right on the beach's edge. Gaze out across the expanse of an aquamarine sea as you float, soak or splash your worries away. Protected by outer reefs, the shallow waters of the large lagoon offer an ideal spot for wading, floating or a relaxed swim.

Tennis
The floodlit tennis courts mean that you can continue with a doubles match even after the sun sets. Fitness centre staff are at hand to provide lessons for beginners or a little bit of a challenge if you're looking for a partner.

Volleyball & Badminton
Feeling waterlogged? Landlubbers can always take part in a pick-up match of volleyball or badminton on the beach - just let the activities team know and they'll provide the nets and equipment and turn a strip of beach into your court.

Aquafanatics

Come and join in, and discover the incredible range of aquatic activities you can enjoy on the Indian Ocean at Anantara Resorts.

There are many exhilarating high-speed adventures. Propel across the water with wind-powered high intensity sports or catch a magnificent fish for your table on an adventurous fishing trip. Parasail with a breathtaking bird's-eye view of the stunning islands below you and experience sky-scraping excitement.

Also on offer are exciting trips and excursions to discover the fantastic marine life and top-side beauty of this amazing archipelago. Snorkel spectacular reefs with the resident marine biologist. Visit deserted and local islands on a voyage of discovery. Looking for more sedate water-based activities? Why not rent a kayak and paddle gently around the shallow, protected lagoon? Or how about relaxing in the sun as your captain takes you on a private journey by catamaran?

Whether you are looking for speed, excitement, relaxation, marine beauty or an opportunity to create your mind's private vision of paradise, if it is on the water, then Aquafanatics can provide it for you.

• UNDERWATER ADVENTURES
• DIVING
• DIVING CENTRE
• SNORKELLING
• UNDERWATER "ROCKET"

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• PERSONAL BOATING ACTIVITIES
• JET
• KAYAKING
• SAILING
• WINDSURFING
• SPEEDBOATS AND WATERSKIING
• WATER SPORTS CENTRE
• PARASAILING

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• EXPLORING THE MALDIVES
• ECO-VENTURES
• SEA FISHING
• ISLAND ESCAPES
• PRIVATE DHONI EXCURSIONS
• PRIVATE BOAT AND CAPTAIN

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• RIDING THE WAVES
• THE ANANTARA SURF SCHOOL BY TROPISURF

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Diving

While Anantara certainly looks splendid from above the water, in the Maldives, you'll find some of the most beautiful sights are found below the surface. Envelop yourself in a panorama of spectacular marine views on a full-day dive safari guided by the experts from Anantara's own Dive Centre. Or, get your feet wet first with a PADI certification course that will guide you toward taking your first breaths underwater, opening up a whole new world for your discovery.

The Anantara Dive Centre offers two boat dives a day to over 20 nearby reefs teeming with undersea life in the area immediately surrounding the islands. In addition, the Centre runs full and half-day "safari dives" to reefs and sites further afield, reachable by speedboat, as well as night dives - the ultimate scuba experience for avid enthusiasts.

PADI Diving Courses
With such a variety of sites on offer, and a full range of PADI certification courses, guests are spoiled with choice to meet the needs of all diving levels - from beginners to avid divers with full logbooks! Anantara's instructors always endeavour to match up diving ability to local dive conditions to ensure your safety and enjoyment. From the beginner's discovery courses to more advanced Nitrox, deep water and rescue dives, the Centre has a range of programmes to suit even the most experienced divers.

All courses are taught by PADI-certified instructors, ensuring an unforgettable - and safe - learning experience in one of the world's premier diving destinations. class sizes are limited to cater for each guests's needs. The friendly an dprofessional staff, along with the excellent facilities and open-air classroom of this Indian Ocean paradise, provide the perfect surroundings to explore safely and comfortably.

Orientation Dives
All divers at the Anantara Dive Centre require an orientation dive, unless you have logged a dive within the last three months in Maldives. The orientation dive consists of a dive on the nearby house reef or another local dive site, with an instructor who will get you to demonstrate basic diving skills. After completion, you're ready to move on to more advanced dives or courses, depending on your level and certifications.

Full and Half-Day Diving Safaris
Once you've explored some of the beautiful and action-packed local dive sites, taking in stunning sea fans, colourful coral, schools of fusiliers, sea turtles, and even the occasional reef shark or spotted eagle rays, it's time to take to the high seas for a full or half-day diving safari! The Dive Centre offers regularly scheduled diving safaris by speedboat to a number of exciting locations in North or South Malé Atoll or Felidhu Atoll. Or, feel free to talk to the guides and instructors about setting up a privately chartered excursion just for you!

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Spa

Pamper. Enliven. Release. Unwind. Spoil your body, soul and mind with a selection of Anantara Spa's world-renowned signature treatments, alluring bath and steam rituals and holistic therapies. Anantara Spa is a true oasis of tranquillity, with over-water treatment suites nestled on one of the world's most remarkable tropical island settings.

The perfect end - or beginning - to a perfect day. Anantara Spa is a highlight of every Anantara Experience. Plan out your perfect end-or beginning-to each Anantara day.