One of the most talked about private island retreats on the globe, Velaa Private Island Maldives is a small rounded island, with 20 hectares where every corner and crevice is filled with luxury and extraordinary vacation fun. This ultra-luxurious private island boasts 45 private villas, houses and exclusive residences that reflect the exclusivity and elegance that the island promises, bringing guests an experience that is “Beyond Luxury”. This is also prominent in every aspect of the retreat’s experience wherein they meet and exceed standards for the high standards of hospitality in the Maldives and provide a fine dining experience that is nothing short of glamorous and unique.

 

The well-round, over-the-top amazing gastronomical experience at Velaa Private Island Maldives is completely apparent from their signature restaurant, Aragu. This restaurant offers contemporary European cuisine with an Asian twist, uniting cuisines from the East and West in the most wonderfully magical ways. Aragu, directly translating to the word ‘Essence’ in the Maldivian local language, Dhivehi, is a combination of passion, quality ingredients and sustainability. It’s set atop crystal clear lagoons with warm browns and neutral interiors, making for a cosy and romantic setting. A vibrant and unique touch is brought to the entire experience with the situation of the white models of marine life hanging from the high ceilings and the soft sounds of the gentle piano accompanying your conversations, compliments the fine cuisines provided at the restaurant. Being located at one of the most breath-taking spots with top-quality, wondrous food, Aragu offers an ambiance for celebration in every way.

 

 

Aragu is one of the best restaurants in the region and this can be seen through its feature on the 50 Best Restaurants in Asia, the first and only restaurant in the Maldives to be part of this prestigious list. This can be well credited to the ingeniousness of the restaurant’s chef, the award-winning Chef Gaushan de Silva, who’s passion for fine dining and sustainability is reflected in every masterpiece the restaurant produces. Their most recent venture into providing new and exciting twists to fine dining involves a new, personalised approach to gourmet cuisine in which tasting menus are based on personal preferences. Diners are definitely going to be struck with wonder and awe with tailor-made dishes such as Japanese bluefin tuna, Maldivian lobster, refined Gillardeau oysters or gourmet house caviar, complemented by mature cheeses and black truffle - presented with the utmost care and perfection. The dishes are also brought to you with the largest selection of Romanee-Conti, part of one of the biggest wine collections in the country. 

 

 

Enjoying the culinary delicacies of Velaa Private Island also involves reveling in the uniqueness of each experience. Tavaru, is where taste and design intertwine at Velaa as it is one of the most extraordinary restaurants you can find. Tavaru, translating to tower in Dhivehi, this restaurant is a Teppanyaki restaurant that stands as the architectural heartland of the luxury island. This futuristic and modern restaurant is set apart from every other feature on the island as the 23 metre building covered with an ivory semi-transparent curtain is unlike any other property in the Maldives. It’s interiors are covered in warm browns and neutrals, resembling typical modern European construction, making it one of Maldives’ most extraordinary places to see.

 

 

This tall building, overlooking the magnificence of the Indian Ocean is home to some of the most spectacular gastronomical experiences that you will ever have, especially with their new three independent Teppan grills where groups of different sizes get to enjoy a private show by expert chefs. They also incorporated a lunchtime Bento Box concept which showcases the talents of the restaurant’s chefs in innovating bold and unique dishes in distinctive manners where every restauranter will leave the atmosphere in a daze of wonder. The property’s first two floors are home to Velaa’s extensive wine cellar, a wine lover’s dream. It has a 30 page wine list, bringing you arrays of flavour from boutique wineries to grand marques and organic and biodynamic producers as well. It's an architectural and culinary feat that was set by the resort. 

 

 

 

Velaa Private Island Maldives’ restaurants Aragu and Tavaru take every aspect of culinary artistry to a whole new level, giving visitors a luxury rollercoaster ride of absolute delight that they would never want to leave.