Savour dishes for every appetite in the comfort of your private villa or over water suite. A selection of zesty Thai dishes to be shared by the pool. Modern Italian or Japanese cuisine overlooking the cerulean ocean. Our chefs will be happy to tailor to any specific dietary requests to complete your experience of luxury dining in Maldives.

Savour unique dining journeys from the Far East at our chicly casual Japanese restaurant. Choose from a light gourmet menu of hand crafted sushi and sashimi, slow charcoal grilled robatayaki skewers and sizzling teppanyaki. Livening up the experience, our expert Asian chefs dazzle guests with theatrical culinary shows every week from Tuesday to Sunday.

73 Degrees’ light and airy Maldivian style thatched roof pavilion faces the lagoon of Veligandu Huraa. Dine at the sumptuous breakfast buffet of fresh tropical fruits and juices, cereals, homemade breads, grilled meats, vegetables and made to order omelettes. Our ocean view restaurant also has the perfect accompaniment to dining by the sea: a Seafood buffet where you can select fish plucked straight from the ocean.

Dine on fragrant Thai cuisine in a beautiful over-water teak restaurant with ocean views. Baan Huraa at Anantara Veli serves a unique dining experience concocted by some of the finest Thai chefs. Our signature dishes include coconut curries from Thailand’s southern provinces as well as hot and spicy dishes from the north, bound together by an authenticity of flavour. Baan Huraa is among the finest Thai luxury restaurants in the Maldives.

A banquet on the beach. A candlelit dinner of Maldivian food on your own stretch of sand or desert island. A barbeque attended by a personal chef on your terrace. Restaurants at Anantara Dhigu Maldives extend beyond the dining room. Let us plan romantic fine dining for two in countless, secluded getaways either at Anantara Dhigu or our sister resort Anantara Veli.

A spicy tuna curry. The four flavours of tom yum goong. Both Thai and Maldivian cuisine feature fresh seafood and an abundance of coconut milk.
Discover the chef in you, with step-by-step cooking classes held by our executive chef. Savour a freshly picked coconut as you dice, pound and stir. Enjoy your feast for lunch, then follow up with garnishing or table-setting classes.

Kick back by the tranquil lagoon of Veli. The poolside bar is the place to savor cocktails and chilled-out vibes. Settle into the infinity edge pool and glance at the seascape as you unwind with other guests. Anantara Veli Maldives’ Dhoni ocean view bar serves an array of island style cocktails and light snacks, perfect for those Maldives sunsets.

Providing poolside refreshments and light snacks, Aqua by Anantara Dhigu Maldives is the perfect gathering point for another day in paradise. Accessible both in and out of the water, you can swim up to the bar and create your own cocktail from our range of ingredients. Early evening ushers in picturesque sunsets while you savor a drink in the lounge area.

Say ‘I do’ against a backdrop of cerulean blues and the swell of the Indian Ocean. On a private island with friends and family, or just the two of you under a white-canopied faree tent, Anantara Dhigu offers unrivalled settings for your dream event.

Relax and beautify at the over water spa before a professional photoshoot on soft white sands. Honeymoon in style on a luxury yacht, spinner dolphins playing in your wake. Envision your wedding in the Maldives with our bespoke packages.

Gulhifushi Private Island
Two minutes by pontoon from the resort, a private island awaits. Say your vows on a deck extending out over the water at sunset. Enjoy an oceanfront barbecue followed by Champagne toasts and dancing.

With full catering capabilities, a bar and restrooms, ideal for up to 100 guests.

Beach
Walk barefoot down a petal-strewn aisle to the rhythmic beat of the bodu beru drum. Exchange vows with the omniscient ocean as your witness. Celebrate with a marquée banquet or dine al fresco under the stars.

Dhoni Club
At the Dhoni Club, children find an exciting indoor and outdoor playspace. To explore: a climbing wall, a treehouse, two dhoni boats packed with fun, and changing daily themes. Experiences include days as a pirate, young chef sessions, crab hunts, and local art immersions from palm weaving to the afternoon energy of Maldivian dance time.

The Dhoni Club is open 9.00 am – 6.00 pm for children 3 to 12 years old. Babysitters are available for children 3 months and above and should be booked 24 hours in advance.

Designed for Children
We cater especially for little ones, from simple yet tasty dishes for kids at all of our restaurants, to a welcome kit of Little Hermie beach bag, sun hat, colouring book and pencil kit. In-villa, child-sized bathrobes, children’s bath amenities, flip flops and slippers are also provided.

Kids' Cooking Classes
Like mum and dad, kids can also enrol at Spice Spoons. Roll up your sleeves for pizza spinning and sushi rolling. Get creative and make a mess, with lots of time for savouring later.

Snorkelling
Explore the turquoise lagoon and the colourful reef life surrounding the resort. From August to December, seize the opportunity to dance with manta rays. Whale sharks play year-round near Ari Atoll, and come very close to the surface.

Scuba Diving
In the Maldives, you’ll find some of the most beautiful sights are below the surface. Admire stunning sea fans, colourful coral, schools of fusiliers, sea turtles, and even the occasional reef shark or spotted eagle ray.

Dive local reefs or venture further ashore with half- and full-day safaris by speedboat. For enthusiasts with no prior diving experience, the Discover programme entails a basic introduction to diving, with theory, shallow water training in the lagoon, and a dive of up to 12 m around our house reef with a fully qualified instructor.

PADI Certification
Begin a lifetime of exploration with Open Water certification. Dive confidently to a depth of 18 m to explore the brilliant reef life below.

More advanced divers can enrol in Advanced, Rescue or Dive Master courses, private or group, as well as a number of specialities such as Photography, PPB, Drift, Enriched Air and Wreck. We also offer certification for juniors over ten years old.

Infinity Pool
Dive into a brilliant blue. Lie back on a sun lounger. Refresh with a cold drink and float blissfully through the day.

Fitness Centre
Step into the air-conditioned comfort of our fitness centre, and exercise alone or with a personal trainer. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide an inspiring view as you run, step or lift.

Tennis
Keep up your game on our well-maintained tennis courts, which are floodlit for cooler, nighttime play. Rackets and balls are provided.

Yoga & Meditation
Whether a yoga beginner or an expert, our professional instructors are able to guide you through lessons either in a group or private session. Clear your mind with gentle stretching and guided meditation sessions on the beach to start your day.

Spice Spoons
Cook your favourite Maldivian or Thai dishes in a step-by-step cooking class, then enjoy your creations for lunch.

Sunset Cruise
Drift across the Indian Ocean in the perfect end to yet another day in paradise. Relax on the deck, enjoying Champagne and canapés and gazing at the endless ocean.

Dolphin Quest
Cruise alongside majestic dolphins as they leap into the mist-filled air. We are lucky enough to have a large pod of spinner dolphins – the most acrobatic variety – living right on our doorstep.

Private Excursions
Step aboard a yacht or a speedboat for a private journey across the waters. Explore deserted coves and stop for tea on a local island and immerse in the Maldivian culture.

Fishing Expeditions
Set off aboard one of our big-game fishing boats, Island Lure and Fishermen’s Tales. With the help of our guides – and a little luck – the bounty of the Indian Ocean can be yours. Go to battle with a magnificent sailfish, wahoo, tuna, mahi mahi or giant trevally. Try your hand at traditional Maldivian line-fishing, heading out at sunset on a dhoni.

Gulhifushi Picnic and Snorkelling Island
Kayak or take a boat to our private picnic island, Gulhifushi. If you wish, your family can spend the whole day swimming, snorkelling, kite flying, playing beach games and finishing up with a barbecue on the beach.

Overnight Journeys
Stroll barefoot on uninhabited islands. Delve into the water and snorkel through unique reefs. Slip into evening with a wine dinner under a star-studded sky, then retire below deck to your stateroom as you spend the night away from civilisation.

Water Skiing, Wake & Kneeboarding
Rip through the waves with some help from our twins, WET and WILD. This pair of Gulfcraft Swan 20 speedboats will propel you swiftly across the lagoon with their powerful 150-horsepower engines.

Fun Rides
Hang on for your life, with bananas, doughnuts and more ready to bounce you across the waves, zig-zagging from side-to-side and causing sky-high surf.

Jet Skiing
Climb atop one of our Yamaha WaveRunners and speed through the open ocean. You, along with your partner, will man one jet ski, while the other will be ridden by your guide.

Flyboarding
Experience the thrill and adrenaline rush with flyboarding. Our professional instructors are ready to get you high up in the air and take over the sky during your holiday.

Sailing
Set off on a catamaran sailing adventure on a K1 Top Cat, with or without your own skipper. Or try the Bravo Mini Cat – Hobie’s latest addition to sailing simplicity.

Parasailing
Float away and over the crystal-clear lagoon and its colourful reef life below. Make a splash without even getting wet, with take-off and landing done on the boat.

Surfing
Ride gentle swells or the hollowest waves. In association with Tropicsurf, we accommodate all ability levels, from those looking to take their first tentative steps to dedicated pros.

Windsurfing & Kitesurfing
Windsurfing combines elements of surfing and sailing for the perfect match of energy and tranquillity, while kitesurfing provides the opportunity for daredevil jumps and turns.

Paddleboarding & Kayaking
Stand-up paddleboards and glass-bottomed kayaks provide the perfect way to explore our calm lagoon. No experience is required, and these easy workouts are great for muscle tone and core strength.