A wealth of venues dot the island. Wholesome breakfasts, playful Maldivian lunches. Unhurried all-day dining. Comfort foods and bold, authentic flavours. Choose from juicy burgers, fresh sashimi, hearty Italian, bold Northern Indian spices and grilled specialties from the Maldives.
Options to suit each and every mood. Evenings begin with a cool ocean ambiance. Creative cocktails and fine vintages. Look forward to nights dancing with the band, then onto karaoke bar. Carefree thrills, fond memories that last.
Vihamana
Breakfast. The aroma of home comforts. Freshly baked bread. You smell the waffles before you see them. An omelette frying in the pan, just the way you like it.
By night, a tasty feast. Japanese delicacies. Hearty Italian. Fiery Indian curries. Local Maldivian dishes. Each day is different, each cuisine memorable.
Ocean Grill
Start the day with free-flowing sparkling. Refreshing tropical fruits and cold cuts, elegantly served. Delight in flaky pastries, freshly squeezed juices. Enjoy Eggs Benedict, crêpes and a range of made-to-order options.
Over dinner, vast sea views. Bites of succulent lobster and tiger prawns. Savoury spices and salt. Earthy Maldivian flavours, culinary wisdom deep as the Indian Ocean. Breezy alfresco dining in the company of friends or family, beachside or perched over water.
The Hamakaze
Kurumba’s ‘Ocean Wind’. Flames leap, mouth-watering teppanyaki sizzles. Colourful sushi and sashimi platters. The chef shares his favourite maki roll recipe.
A broad selection of meats, ocean fresh seafood, sake and beer. A lively and sumptuous dining experience.
Al Qasr
Middle Eastern specialities. A stately ambiance. ‘The Palace’ lives up to its name. Charcoal grilled meats, juicy kebabs, mezze, intriguing dips. A selection spanning Tunisian, Lebanese and Moroccan.
You pause to admire the Arabic artefacts. Breathe in the spices. Transported to another world, surrounded by new flavours.
Kurumba Mahal
The glitter of red and gold. The intoxicating scent of incense. Authentic recipes, from the far reaches of Northern India. An emphasis on savoury.
You agonise over the menu, so much to choose from. Bright tandooris, rich curries, buttery naan and syrupy desserts. From mouth-numbing to mild, delighting everyone.
Ming Court
Flavours from the East. A contemporary mood. You gather round the broad table. Waiters rush by, platters heaped with delicacies that tug at your eyes.
Crispy Peking duck. Crunchy bok choy. Braised lamb chops in black pepper sauce. All the classics, some pleasant surprises. Canton and Sichuan dishes, expert combinations of hot, sweet and sour.
La Cucina
White table cloths. The tinkle of rich Chiantis being poured. Your stomach rumbles. Hearty minestrones and crispy calamari, the crunch of bruschetta and romaine lettuce. Fortifying marinaras, velvety risottos, classic Tira Misu.
A modern menu grounded in the flavours of Tuscany, Lombardy, Sardinia and Sicily. Your host jests amiably.
Kurumba Café
Laid-back dining, opposite the pool. Varied snacks arrive, playful Maldivian dishes, zesty chutneys. Scrumptious sandwiches, hamburgers, comfort foods.
Stop in for a quick bite, or leisurely all-day dining. Carefree meals at poolside tables. Savour homemade ice cream, dessert heaven, as you watch the waves.
Beach Bar
A breezy, open-air pavilion with wide overwater deck. Day beds, pods, relaxing lounges. So many choices. Delightful afternoons and laid-back evenings. Fine wines colour the twilight hours. Passing marine life visible from your seat.
Anticipation builds as you await tonight’s live band. It’s said to be a good one. The day recedes. Smooth DJ sets and creative cocktails, a relaxed mood that takes you long into the night. Exhilarating Maldivian dancing. A perfect blend of lively and chilled, enjoying the band or stargazing on daybeds.
Sand Bar
On the island’s western end, perfectly angled. Arrive just in time, order a light snack. A cocktail to hand, barefoot luxury, sand beneath your feet. You sit back. Dazzling colours over the Indian Ocean. A magnificent sunset. Quiet all around, except for the whispering tide.
Rendezvous Lounge
You remember the day’s adventures with warm smiles, but the night has only just begun. Rendezvous at the karaoke bar, nestled in a quiet corner. A wide selection of spirits and vintages.
The room bursts with song. The latest equipment, loaded with perennial favourites and chart-toppers. The night rushes on, filled with laughter and bold choruses. Fun for all.
Room Service
Exchange a knowing look, it’s decided: tonight is a stay-in night. Peruse the menu. Kurumba’s wide selection of dining options, delivered to your doorstep 24 hours a day. Fire up the dvd player, share a pizza over a good film. Or an intimate full-course meal, carefully laid-out. In the mornings, a continental breakfast, eggs cooked-to-order or international dishes to choose from.