LUX* North Male’ Atoll, the second resort in the Maldives by the Mauritius based company LUX* Resorts, is equally as fabulous as it’s sister island LUX* South Ari Atoll. The island that opened its metaphorical doors to the population, is one of the most innovative luxury resorts in the country. Surrounded by rich, navy lagoons, this resort is celebrated for the intimate atmosphere it sets and is especially famous for its unique architectural debut on its own definition of island-chic allure. This resort with ocean-inspired designs and details is also home to a sublime fine dining experience which can be perfectly perceived in their restaurants Barium and INTI.

LUX* North Male Atoll’s luxurious nature is increasingly reflected in their dining inspirations and INTI is a perfect example. With an outdoor terrace specifically designed to gain dramatic, picturesque views of the Indian Ocean below, INTI takes you on an unexpected journey using the culinary heights of Peru and Japan. A live sushi and ceviche bar sets the entire mood for the atmosphere as Chef Gaston, the Maldives’ only Peruvian chef has guests walking a taste-tightrope between the two cultures in the most distinctive form of culinary delicacies you can find. 

INTI’s inspirational take on these culinary delights are sharply executed with the finest meats, fish and vegetables where they innovatively bring together two extremely diverse, rich cultures and combine the two to form a magical fiesta in your bellies. Savour the wonders of octopus with black olives and mayo, Tiradito breads and smoky guacamole with refreshing iced Peruvian beer, warm sake or Pisco sour as the aromas combined with the wafting scent of the fresh ocean breeze gets your mouth watering for more. 

Like INTI, Barium is also responsible for delicacies beyond imagination with its low, divine decor and the awe-inspiringly exotic underwater fish tank. This restaurant represents the literal embodiment of a hidden gem as visitors are to enter through a secret door and descend into an increasingly unique hidden chamber for the most exclusive dining experience of your life. Located beneath The Bar, this secluded spectacle offers a truly bespoke culinary journey for personalised celebration or special occasions where you will make the most memorable ventures through food. 

At Barium, personal butlers help you navigate through tailor-made menus by the island’s award-winning culinary experts, providing you with each and every person that visits a palette filled to the brim with quality and delicately orchestrated masterpieces that with have your tastebuds dancing to the tunes provided by the rich flavours. They also have a wide range of curated beverages to suit every mood and celebration with over 80 wines and 40 cocktails. This list has the most Earth-shatteringly sublime selection of both freshly inventive and affluently traditional soothing drinks to balance the flavours of the delicacies presented. An inventive and outstanding method to fine dining. 

LUX* North Male’ Atoll’s take on fine dining provides an irresistible table of options that will leave you insatiable in the most thrilling ways possible. Hidden gems taken to new heights.