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Where Island Dining Meets Culinary Discovery at Dusit Thani Maldives

Where Island Dining Meets Culinary Discovery at Dusit Thani Maldives
At a Glance
  • Dusit Thani Maldives offers diverse dining venues serving international, Thai, seafood and plant-based cuisine.
  • Highlights include overwater Thai restaurant Benjarong, poolside Sea Grill, and plant-based Sala.
  • The Borderless Dining concept provides personalised menus in distinctive island settings.

Dusit Thani Maldives brings together a variety of dining experiences across the island, with restaurants and outlets serving international cuisine, authentic Thai specialities, fresh seafood and plant-based dishes. From international buffets to overwater dining and private culinary experiences, the resort caters to different tastes and occasions.

The resort’s culinary offering spans several distinct venues, each with its own menu and setting. Guests can explore different cuisines throughout their stay, from casual poolside refreshments and relaxed buffet dining to speciality restaurants and personalised dining experiences that make use of the island’s surroundings.

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The Market

The Market serves international buffet breakfasts featuring seasonal fruits, fresh pastries and a selection of familiar favourites. The restaurant provides a setting to begin the day with a variety of breakfast options overlooking the island surroundings.

In the evening, guests can choose between buffet selections and à la carte dishes, bringing together international flavours in a relaxed Maldivian setting.

Benjarong

Set above the water, Benjarong specialises in authentic Thai cuisine, bringing traditional flavours to an overwater dining setting. The restaurant’s interiors combine antique Thai elements with contemporary design.

The menu features Thai specialities complemented by a selection of vintage wines, offering guests an opportunity to explore the country’s culinary traditions while overlooking the lagoon.

Sea Grill

Sea Grill focuses on fresh seafood and grilled specialities, bringing together catches from the ocean and selected cuts of meat. Dishes are accompanied by international side selections, with an open kitchen adding to the dining experience.

Located beside the pool, the restaurant provides an al fresco setting for lunches and starlit dinners. Its wine selection, available by the glass, complements the menu.

Sand Bar

Situated alongside one of the largest infinity pools in the Maldives, Sand Bar provides a relaxed setting for drinks and light bites throughout the day. Guests can enjoy refreshments while taking in views of the surrounding ocean.

The venue also serves as a place to unwind before dinner, with sunset views, cocktails and evening entertainment extending the experience into the night.

Sala

Sala presents a selection of plant-based dishes in an overwater setting, with menus centred on fresh ingredients and creative combinations. The restaurant offers an alternative dining experience focused on plant-based cuisine.

Surrounded by the lagoon, its setting brings together ocean views and a menu designed to highlight different ingredients and flavours.

The One Table: Borderless Dining

Through its Borderless Dining concept, Dusit Thani Maldives offers guests the opportunity to enjoy specially designed menus in distinctive settings around the island. The experience moves beyond traditional restaurant spaces, creating dining arrangements suited to different occasions.

With menus tailored to individual preferences and settings selected for each experience, The One Table brings together the resort’s culinary offering and the island’s natural surroundings.

Together, the restaurants and dining concepts at Dusit Thani Maldives create a varied culinary offering, bringing international flavours, speciality cuisine and distinctive settings together across the island. From everyday dining at The Market to Thai specialities at Benjarong and personalised experiences through Borderless Dining, each venue adds a different dimension to the resort’s food and beverage offering.

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