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Amilla Maldives Introduces All-Inclusive Menus

Amilla Maldives Introduces All-Inclusive Menus
Amilla Maldives has launched a flexible way of dining in the Maldives, allowing guests access to all 7 à la carte restaurants on the island.

Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences has launched a flexible way of dining in the Maldives. The new format allows guests unprecedented access to all seven à la carte restaurants on the private resort island.

Normally, resorts in the Maldives only offer access to one designated restaurant for guests on meal plans. Plans such as Half Board and Full Board exclude their signature restaurant from the deal. But not so with Amilla, where guests can dine in any available restaurant. Guests can even enjoy Amilla’s beautiful signature contemporary Japanese restaurant, Feeling Koi, which is suspended over the glittering lagoon. 

The modern and playful Baa Atoll resort is known for its trailblazing ideas. Amilla recently won the coveted Destination Deluxe Wellness Cuisine of the Year 2021 Award for its groundbreaking Wellness Your Way (WYW) programme. While it’s not a wellness resort as such, the WYW concept offers guests on special diets tailored menus at every restaurant. These are separate and comprehensive menus for different dietary options including vegan, keto and gluten-free. This means guests don’t have to ditch their healthy lifestyle when they’re on holiday, and if they have food intolerances they’ll also be able to find plenty of delicious options, too. The special Wellness Your Way menus are available to all guests at no extra charge.

Amilla is also continuing to offer guests the option of a unique Dine Around Inclusive (DAI) package that includes a wide selection of beverages along with meals. It includes a comprehensive selection of cocktails, beer, spirits and wine by the glass and bottle. And if DAI guests want to splash out on a luxury bottle or two, they can choose anything from the full wine and beverages list with exclusive discounts, just for DAI guests. DAI guests also can take advantage of reduced prices on minibar items and receive complimentary Snorkelling Safari and Blue Hole Snorkelling excursions.  WYW also features in the wine and beverage lists at Amilla Maldives with a wide selection of organic and sulphite-free wines and sugar-free and probiotic cocktails and mocktails.

Amilla’s restaurants include Barolo Italian Restaurant, Southern Indian thalis at East, crispy pizza at Joe’s Pizza, fresh bites and comfort food at Chill’d Cafe and long lazy al fresco lunches at Emperor Beach Club (EBC). EBC is also the location of Amilla’s ever-changing theme nights, which include Maldivian, Asian, Arabic and Seafood nights. These are all available to all guests for no extra charge. 

Breakfast at Amilla is always included free for all guests. The wide variety of options from the cold and hot buffets and a la carte menu include a huge range of wellness food and drink options so guests can start their day of fun in the sun on the right note. All guests at Amilla also have access to free ice cream, all day every day.

For more information and reservations, visit Amilla Maldives’ website.

Feature image by Amilla Maldives

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Celebrate Eid Al-Adha with Authentic Maldivian Traditions at Mercure Maldives Kooddoo

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Hosts Fun Cultural Eid Festivities

This June, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo invites travelers to experience Eid Al-Adha in a way that goes beyond the usual holiday. The adult-only resort has created a special two-day celebration that offers a hands-on look at Maldivian culture through storytelling, traditional crafts, and local flavors. It forms part of their ongoing ‘Discover Local’ program, designed to help guests truly connect with island life.

Learning the Ancient Art of Joali Weaving

One of the standout moments takes place on Saturday, June 7, when guests join a Joali weaving workshop. This craft involves weaving coconut rope into practical items and has been quietly passed down through island families for generations. Since resorts rarely showcase this tradition, this becomes a rare chance for guests to experience a living cultural art.

Mohamed Irshad, the Front Office Manager of Mercue Maldives Kooddoo, shares why it matters:

“We don’t want to just show our guests the Maldives, we want them to feel it through our traditions. Joali weaving is one of those rare crafts that tells the story of resourcefulness, connection to nature, and island life”

Eid Buffet and the Colorful Maali Parade

The celebration starts on the evening of June 6 with an Eid buffet featuring refined takes on local festive dishes. Here, the resort prepares everything using fresh ingredients sourced nearby, celebrating the Maldives’ rich culinary heritage.

Then, the following night, the resort comes alive with the Maali Parade, a lively procession inspired by traditional Maldivian folklore. Masked performers bring ancient stories to life right on the island.

Dining Under the Sun: The Sandbank Picnic Experience

No trip to the Maldives feels complete without a sandbank picnic, and Mercure Maldives Kooddoo offers a particularly memorable version. Set on a tiny, untouched island surrounded by crystal-clear water, guests enjoy an authentic meal served on tropical leaves. This picnic offers a tasting journey into Maldivian flavors, featuring local specialties like:

  • Gulha: Coconut and tuna fritters
  • Kulhi Kaajaa: Spicy tuna bites
  • Bajiya: Pastries filled with sweet and spicy mixes
  • Rihaakuru Kaajaa: Fritters made from rich fish paste
  • Dry Fish: Smoked tuna strips
  • Bodi: Sweet coconut treats with toddy syrup

Along with fresh coconut water, the food makes the meal both refreshing and deeply connected to the island’s culinary traditions.

Year-Round Cultural Experiences with ‘Discover Local’

Although Eid brings special energy to the resort, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo’s cultural offerings continue throughout the year. For instance, the ‘Discover Local’ program invites guests to try their hand at traditional sunset fishing, palm leaf art, and sampling cultural cocktails inspired by island ingredients.

The cocktail menu features creations such as:

  • Maldivian Green: A blend of gin, curry leaf syrup, lemon, and soda water
  • Ocean Breeze: Vodka infused with butterfly pea flower, peach schnapps, pineapple, and coconut syrup
  • Green Kooddoo: Rum mixed with Malibu, pandan leaf juice, pineapple, and coconut syrup
  • Mirus Rita: A spicy twist on the classic margarita using chili-infused Maldivian tequila
  • Coco Kurumba: Whisky combined with tamarind juice, coconut milk, and passion fruit syrup

These drinks add an extra layer to the island experience and let guests taste Maldivian flavors in a completely new way.

More Than a Vacation: A Cultural Journey

If you visit for Eid or explore Maldivian culture at any time, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo offers more than a stay. In fact, the resort invites guests to experience the Maldives as a vibrant, living culture, full of stories, flavors, and traditions that stay with you long after the trip ends.

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