Five dining venues and two awe-inspiring bars - each exudes individual personality, all exhibit imaginative texture and style. Beachfront setting, at the edge of the lagoon, under candlelight or starlight makes dining at Velassaru a truly mesmerising experience. Your special night lived out on this picturesque Maldives honeymoon resort.

Vela
World cuisine with a casual vibe, cocooned in lush Maldives island greenery. Enjoy a selection of international delights from the interactive buffet, cooking stations and themed dinners. Gourmet breakfast tour, creative lunch recipes and an amalgamation of freshness, health and indulgence for dinner.

Etesian
A gourmand tour of the Mediterranean. Umbrian truffles, rich stews and interactive cheese board. A wine library filled with top shelf whites and reds. Degustation menu showcasing gastronomic creativity and flair. It's not pure dining; it's a journey.

Sand
Oceanfront food theatre with a dramatic panorama. Your dining pavilion perched on powder-white sand. Seating by the water's edge, overlooking dramatic Maldives sunrise. Indian curries whipped up in the clay oven. Indulge in the culinary arts of Eastern, Indian and Continental cuisines from live grill and cooking stations - al fresco.

Teppanyaki
Teppanyaki over the lagoon. Japanese sushi with a creative twist. Over water setting with seating by the water's edge. A magnificent way to celebrate fresh cuisine.

Turquoise
Integrated International cuisine in an informal yet intimate setting. Breathtaking azure ocean stretching indefinitely ahead. Continental and Asian influences with a tropical backdrop.

Fen Bar
Beachfront bar. Diving in. Chilling out. Cocktails, wines overlooking a panorama of blue. Asian and European nibbles. Spice up your Maldives honeymoon romance. Over-sized loungers. Eclectic contemporary World music. The Signature Velassaru experience.

Chill Bar
Large sundeck perched over azure blue. Cool cocktails and uninterrupted sunset moments every day of the year. A serenade of the ocean, and a glimpse of the picture-perfect bungalows and villas in the background.

Private Dining Experiences
Why not punctuate your Velassaru with a uniquely Maldivian experience. Choose from the most popular activities, or create your own bespoke moment.

Breakfast In The Lagoon
A striking experience which will take your breath away. Indulge in a world of freshness. Watch the first sparks of morning sunlight. Savour a gourmet breakfast selection, served with a bottle of chilled sparkling wine. Sit back, relax and enjoy the white sand, turquoise water and tranquility of Maldives.

Island Escape
Escape aboard a sailboat to a private sandbank, where you can enjoy an intimate afternoon of complete privacy and tranquility as you take in the inspiring panorama of the Indian Ocean. Tuck into your luxury hamper filled with a delightful lunch and refresh yourself with tropical juice or crack open a bottle of bubbly while you savour the views.

Sushi Sunset
Enjoy the famous Maldivian sunset with canapés, sunset drinks followed by a Japanese Bento Velassaru Sushi Dinner whilst laying back on the bean bags watching the sun disappear, returning around 7.30pm.

Private Satay Barbecue
Relax in a private beach setting with your own dedicated chef and waiter. Watch the sun descend whilst nibbling canapés. Feast on four courses of classic Javanese food featuring Indonesian satays. Capture a little romance for two or make it more of a party with up to four friends.

Barbecue Dinner
Begin the perfect evening with a dazzling sunset enjoyed over an array of canapés, selected by your personal chef. Continue on your culinary journey as your personal servers delivers freshly tossed salads followed by a barbeque of the world's finest cuts and a selection of exotic desserts.

Island Dining
Signature lunches and dinners, customized in the style of your dream. Maldives honeymoon resorts. Private chefs cook to your style. Your menu. Your call. The setting of your choice. A table set on the deck, on the beach or an uninhabited island.

In Villa Dining
Each gastronomic experience created with a twist. Light lunch of Maldivian catch on your terrace. Champagne and canapés while watching a sunset from your daybed. Personal BBQ of fine cuts on your Maldives bungalow or villa deck.

Velassaru Indulgence
The Velassaru Indulgence package provides Velassaru's guests the best culinary experience the resort has to offer. Enjoy an international buffet breakfast at Vela, the main restaurant. Have lunch at Turquoise or Vela from the international menu and dinner at any of the resort's exclusive a la carte restaurants.