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Aragu – Fine Dining Perfection at Velaa Private Island

Chef creating a dish at aragu restaurant in velaa private island
Luxury Lifestyle Awards has recognized Aragu at Velaa Private Island among the Top 12 Best Luxury Restaurants in the Maldives.

Luxury Lifestyle Awards has recognized Aragu at Velaa Private Island among the Top 12 Best Luxury Restaurants in the Maldives. Aragu, a jewel in the Indian Ocean serves cuisine that unites the East and the West with wines imported from the very best.

Luxury Lifestyle Awards is a global award selecting, recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the best luxury goods and services all over the world. The awards connect people with the best of luxury. The awarding body evaluated more than 10,000 goods and services in 400 categories. The results give readers a top list of the best of the best in the world.

What to expect at Aragu

With a twist on Modern European Cuisine, Aragu takes its gourmet experience to a new level. The restaurant combines a passion for culinary art with awareness and sustainability. Chef Gaushan de Silva created an innovative twist on the evergreens of the Old Continent with carefully chosen favors alongside organic produce from around the world to underline authenticity.

Other Dining Options at Velaa Private Island

Tavaru — Teppanyaki and Wine Cellar: Indulge while you enjoy breathtaking views over Velaa and the beautiful azure waters. Furthermore, the amazing landscape is further intensified by Tavaru’s brand-new menu. Likewise, Tavaru’s brand-new menu celebrates Teppanyaki grill cuisine and creative sharing dishes in a modern light.

Athiri — Main Restaurant: Athiri consists of a team of chefs from 14 nations. Using the finest imported and local ingredients, Athiri serves a global menu of authentic and homestyle food. In addition to that, guests can enjoy a feast of creative cuisine served fresh to their tables.

Avi — Pool Bar and Lounge Space: Avi is the poolside chillout and evening hangout. With its own mixologist and also live DJ, Avi is a casual pool bar by day and a vibrant cocktail bar by night. Sip on cocktails meanwhile relax as the evening gives way to a blanket of stars, twinkling in harmony with the rhythmic beat.

Velaa Private Island is nestled 200 kilo-meters north of Velana International Airport. The resort boasts 48 villas, of which 18 are built overwater. Additionally, one of the villas is only accessible by boat for pure complete isolation.

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