South Ari Atoll
The Maldives is one of those places that continues to pop up on every travelers’ bucket list. And for a very good reason! If you’ve always dreamt of living a lavish Robinson Crusoe life on a faraway tropical island, then LUX✯ South Ari Atoll is just the spot for you. Swim alongside whale sharks, hang out in your bungalow on stilts, ride your bicycle along the jetty, dine at speciality restaurants, dance the night away, partake in marine conservation...
whatever you love, you’ll find it at LUX✯ South Ari Atoll.
Our island paradise is located just a short 25-minute seaplane journey from Malé. As you exit the arrival hall of the Velana airport, you will be greeted by our team. They will promptly assist you to our LUX✯ Lounge, from where you will embark on your seaplane ride to the island.
Unwind to an island soundtrack and reggae vibes, while sharing your experiences from the last dive or your exciting water sports session. No wonder you tell us this is one of your favourite laid-back watering holes in the world.
Right by the beach, with a front-row view of the sunrise, this sociable enclave is situated near our reception, right by the watersports centre.
Enjoy a refreshing drink as you soak up those incredible watery views.
Bar
Here, near the crystal-clear swimming pool that extends out to sea, with shimmering views of the lagoon on three sides, pause at the Veli Pool Bar next to the water.
Italian Cuisine
Gnocchi, homemade pasta, fresh-from-the-ocean seafood, wood-fire pizzas... Italian cuisine truly is the ultimate comfort food. Dinner is served on our gorgeous deck, and right on the beach. And if you’d like an intimate, private dinner table, we’ll arrange that. Maybe it’s the quality of the ingredients or the skills of our chefs, but Allegria really hits a sweet spot.
Allegria takes you from the Maldives to the Mediterranean. As for the open kitchen, it lets you take a peek at the chefs busying behind the stoves.
An ode to Japan, and its incredible variety of cooking methods, flavours and textures.
Japanese Cuisine
UMAMI is as chic as it is contemporary–the perfect setting for gastronomic Japanese cuisine. Take a seat at the cobalt blue bar to watch the chef handle a knife with such grace, cutting the freshest fish and seafood into sashimi, nigiri and maki. Kobe beef and Australian lamb are cooked to perfection at the robata grill, while another chef fires up the teppanyaki. Saké fans rejoice–we have 30 or so to pick from, as well as a curated selection of fine Japanese whiskey. Now that’s a way to toast to a fabulous dinner!
Excellent coffee is a must, not a luxury; that’s why you’ll find a Café LUX✯ at the heart of LUX✯ South Ari Atoll.
Café
Café LUX✯ has revolutionised the world of hotel coffee, and our commitment remains clear: to offer our guests the finest barista-made coffee, day and night. Great coffee begins with freshly ground beans, so we roast our own in our on-site roasting rooms, which can be explored on our aromatic behind-the-scenes tour. Our baristas keep up with all the latest trends and techniques–including Cold Press, Pour Overs and Nitro coffee.
Main Restaurant
MIXE is set on a sandy beach under thatched roofs with slow-spinning fans for that salty breezy effect. The variety of cuisines and dishes will have your head spinning. Tuck your toes into the cool sand and your fork into your food for a delicious meal for breakfast and dinner. The chefs busying behind their stations dishing up wood-fire pizzas and stir-fries make for a buzzing atmosphere. At night, local performers add to the buzz.
MIXE is our main restaurant serving global cuisines. It caters to all palates thanks to its variety. Did we mention the floor is all sand?
You’ve heard the album, now enjoy the ambience as you eat, drink and make merry.
Beach Club & Restaurant
Pick at delicious fresh pizzas straight from our wood-fired oven in the ultimate relaxed setting, right on the soft-sand beach–crisp, thin crusts, topped with the freshest ingredients, baked to perfection… But there’s more. Salads, grilled seafood. We bring the Mediterranean to you. And your feet in the sand, eyes on the lagoon view and the breeze in your hair. That’s a recipe for good times.
South-East Asian Restaurant & Bar
South-east Asia’s night markets are bustling. The scents, sounds, and sights overwhelm the senses in the best possible way. East Market gathers in one place the many culinary influences of Asia. Wander through the market-style restaurant where cooks dish up vibrant dishes at breakfast and dinner time and dig into one of the world’s favourite cuisines. As for the overwater East Bar, it's exactly how a bar in the Maldives should be: all-around lagoon views, a bar on stilts, and delicious cocktails.
An overwater bar. South-east Asian cuisine bursting with flavour. Fiery hot, fried, frizzled, steamed. East Market, much like the night markets of Asia, has it all.
✯ 15 exclusive spa villas including
4 overwater treatment villas
✯ Outdoor relaxation area sea view
✯ Sauna and hamman
✯ Plunge pools
✯ Showers and changing rooms
✯ Spa boutique
✯ Pedicure/Manicure facilities
✯ Hair/Bridal studio
✯ Yoga grove sea view
PLAY is all about a mindful and modern kids club experience. We nurture the kids with expertly curated, age-appropriate activities that support individuality, self discovery and development because we believe holidays are a good time to learn new things, make new friends and become a little self-dependent or independent.
With over 50 dive sites around, including the renowned Kuda Rah Thila, the resort is the perfect holiday spot for diver. For a fee: Discovery Scuba Diving & Bubble Maker, Open Water Dive, Fun Dives, PADI Scuba Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diving & Specialty courses.
✯Tennis policy:
Complimentary tennis rackets and balls upon availability.
Dress Code: Guests must wear sports attire while on court including sports shoes.
Immerse yourself in an array of thrilling water sports activities, curated to fully savor the breathtaking turquoise waters of the Maldives. Complimentary: snorkeling equipment, canoe, pedal boats,kayaks, house reef snorkeling trips.
Being in the Maldives is magical. Being in the Maldives on a bed in the middle of the deserted beach under a starry sky? Now that's pure magic.
Picture this. A real bed on the beach on a secluded part of the island. The beach all to yourself. A bonfire. Candlelights. The scintillating lagoon. The starlit sky. It doesn't get more magical than this. A decadent menu crafted by our chef. Did someone say champagne? If you have ever wondered what it feels like to arrive on a desert island in the most luxurious fashion possible, this is it.
There’s nothing like it. The ocean turns liquid gold, setting the scene for a meditation practice, Tibetan sound bowl therapy, breath work and yoga. There will be a refreshing detox drink and a mood-enhancing oil blend too. To float on the water to the rhythm of the tides and waves is the purest connection to nature. You will feel the mind and body reset.