Jawakara Islands
Maldives

6 Restaurants

Jawakara's dining spans two islands — three buffet restaurants (two on Mabin, one on Dheru) and three a la carte venues including the overwater UMI on the 700-metre bridge. A casual snack menu runs at the bars.

Saima

International Buffet

The main island buffet — international spreads with live cooking stations, themed nights, and open-air seating. Serves the majority of Mabin villa guests.

SettingMain buffet on Mabin Island with live cooking stations. International and regional cuisines with themed nights.

Our tipWatch the live-cooking stations at the indoor-outdoor buffet for the freshest dishes.

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Aila

International Buffet

Mabin's second buffet — same international quality as Saima but on the south side of the island, giving those guests their own dedicated dining space.

SettingSecond buffet on Mabin Island's south side. Same quality with a quieter atmosphere.

Our tipRequest an al fresco table under the palms - it's the family-side venue.

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Vela

International Buffet

Dheru Island's own buffet — curated international spreads with live cooking stations, reserved exclusively for Dheru villa guests.

SettingDheru Island's dedicated buffet with indoor and al fresco seating. Live cooking stations and curated offerings for the premium island.

Our tipTime your visit around the themed night for the strongest buffet spread.

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UMI

Asian

The signature dining experience — an overwater Asian-Pacific restaurant built on the bridge between islands. Sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, and wok-fried dishes with the reef beneath you.

SettingOverwater a la carte on the 700-metre bridge between Mabin and Dheru. Sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, wok-fried dishes, and grilled meats.

Our tipBook a sunset table on the bridge — the views across both islands are unmatched.

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Molo

Mediterranean

Mediterranean fine dining — handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and Italian-leaning dishes in a refined beachside setting.

SettingA la carte Mediterranean and Italian cuisine on Mabin Island. Pasta, pizza, and fine dining.

Our tipAsk about the modern-twist seafood - it's their most-ordered main.

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Hideout

Casual

The golf clubhouse kitchen — upscale burgers, gourmet sandwiches, salads, and vegan alternatives. The most relaxed lunch spot on the island.

SettingUpscale casual dining at the golf course. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, and vegan options.

Our tipWalk over from the golf course for gourmet burgers and vegan plates.

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Dining Inclusions

Mabin Island offers four meal plan tiers from B&B to Premium All-Inclusive. Dheru Island is mandatory all-inclusive with personalised villa host service.

Meal plan prices are a guide only — generally an average across the year. Resorts can change them at any time, they often vary by season, and a plan sold in one season may not be offered in another. We'll confirm what's available and the exact price for your dates.

Your Days on the Island

Jawakara is purpose-built for variety. The Maldives' biggest 9-hole golf course, ProDivers PADI 5-Star diving with manta and dolphin excursions, one of the country's largest kids clubs, padel and tennis courts, two infinity pools, and a Sulha Spa with overwater treatment rooms on Dheru. The dual-island layout means you can golf in the morning, snorkel the house reef at lunch, and watch the sunset from Dheru's infinity pool — all without leaving the resort.

Family-Friendly Features

Jawaroo Kids Club keeps ages 4–12 busy across Jawakara's two connected islands, while teenagers have their own facilities including a golf driving range and games room. The 650-metre bridge connecting the islands passes directly over the house reef — a walk that doubles as a marine life safari.

House Reef & Underwater

Jawakara's house reef — described as one of the largest in the Maldives — is not accessible from shore and requires a short boat ride. Complimentary twice-daily guided snorkel trips take guests to the reef, where the 700-metre bridge between the two islands spans directly over prime reef habitat. Marine life includes reef sharks, sea turtles, manta rays, and large schools of fusiliers. The lagoon beneath the overwater villas offers gentler snorkeling with occasional turtle sightings.

PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.

Transfer from Malé

Jawakara is in the Lhaviyani Atoll — a scenic 40-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport. For late arrivals, a domestic flight to Madivaru Airport plus 40-minute speedboat transfer operates day and night. TMA Vilu Lounge access is included for seaplane guests.

Resort island map — Jawakara Islands Maldives

Who This Resort is For

Reviewed by Tym Lewtak, founder of LuxAtolls ·Updated Sep 27, 2026

What every stay includes

Taken from the resort's current contract — the same terms behind the prices on this page. Celebrating? Extra touches are included for honeymoons and anniversaries — tell us when you enquire.

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