Embark on a Festive Voyage to end 2024

Seasalt is a restaurant and bar that provides a creative mix of flavours from around the world in a laid-back coastal setting. Local fish, caught and supplied daily by nearby local fishermen, is the star of the show at Seasalt. The restaurant carefully sources and delicately prepares sea salt for local fish. Enjoy the taste of the sea in meals that are bursting with ancient herbs, spices, and colours in coastal cuisine that combines Middle Eastern and Mediterranean inspirations and traditions. Along with freshly made bread, breakfast features a daily rotation of regional and international favourites. Lunch features daily specials paired with light, sharing-style dishes, while the supper menu showcases the restaurant's renowned salt-baked fish dishes.

At Umami, which serves modern Japanese food and drinks, you can enjoy a wide range of tastes. The Japanese widely regard umami as the fifth and final taste bud, symbolising the essence of deliciousness. It's a beautiful way to show how many tempting things can happen in this open space where the ocean breeze blows. The teppanyaki theatre expertly prepares menus with a Japanese flair, offering a wide selection of organically grown vegetables, Wagyu beef, and sustainably sourced fish and shellfish.

On the way out to your next island adventure, pick up a tasty gourmet snack or a chilled drink. Pibati, in Sanskrit, means to drink, absorb, or imbibe. In addition to organic salads, cakes and pastries, gelato, and more, this laid-back beachside café satisfies your daytime cravings with forest-friendly teas, aromatic barista coffees, juices, and wellness concoctions. Comfort food options include everything from hand-pulled Roman-style pizzas to pressed sandwiches, cakes, pastries, and more.

Sail on a traditional Maldivian dhoni to the resort's nearby secluded sandbank for a special culinary adventure, just for two (or a small group). Alila Kothaifaru's own little sand cay, The Shack, offers a true island getaway experience (Giri). There are two different forms of daily visits to The Shack: (1) a 4-hour day trip with a picnic-style lunch, and (2) a 4-hour evening visit with a private chef who prepares a BBQ for dinner by the sun. An advanced reservation is required.

Relax at the resort's Mirus Bar, which features a diverse and imaginative selection of drinks and small nibbles. The Mirus Bar, which takes its name from the Dhivehi term for‚ chilli in the area, offers a variety of energising drinks made with ingredients from the own herb garden and influenced by the area's former Portuguese and Arabic spice trade routes. Additionally, a wide selection of organic and biodynamic wines from the Old and New Worlds are available here. Match your beverage with South Asian-famous local snacks and Spanish tapas.

The destination is for sundowners, mocktails, and creative cocktails with Asian influences. Enjoy sundowners at Yakitori Bar, where the team of mixologists creates imaginative cocktails and mocktails with Asian influences, along with premium Japanese sakes and spirits. The robata grill's mouthwatering, smoky aromas fill the bar and stimulate your appetite.

The culinary team curates a memorable dining experience, allowing you to dine where and when you choose. The culinary team will curate a memorable dining experience, allowing you to select your own gourmet menu and location. Dine at a sunken table on the beach, poolside in your villa, or at other secluded corners of the island. Venture further on a sunset cruise or to a private sandbank for an intimate soiree or a magical outdoor movie night under the stars.