Restaurants and bars
Whether eating in casual wear beside
the beach or more formally in the main restaurant, the
key note for dining is island chic.
Reethi Restaurant
The main restaurant, on the eastern side of the island,
is set in thatched over-water pavilions. Offering a
glorious fusion of Far Eastern, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean
cuisines, and a cellar housing 9,000 bottles of the
world’s greatest wines, this is alfresco, à
la carte dining at its best. Breakfast 7am to 10.30am.
Lunch 12.30pm to 4pm. Dinner 7pm to 10.30pm.
Tapasake Watch the sun
set over the ocean whilst enjoying freshly caught sushi
and sashimi, accompanied perhaps by a critically acclaimed
Riesling. This spectacular over-water restaurant, on
the island’s western shore, provides a relaxed,
romantic setting in which to sample the many delights
of modern Japanese cuisine. Dinner 7pm to 10.30pm.
Fanditha No jacket and
tie required here. No shoes either for that matter.
This Middle Eastern restaurant serves healthy chargrills,
salads and mezze in a chilled ambience with live DJ
entertainment, whilst guests laze with toes in the sand
on Arabian divans and hammocks. ‘Magical Hour’
5pm to 7pm. Dinner 7pm to 10.30pm. Late Night Party
on Saturday night. Closed Sunday.
Rah Bar By day, Rah
Bar serves delicious salads, wraps, snacks and smoothies
to swimmers and sunbathers. By night, it metamorphoses
into a sociable club, where the music is live and the
champagne cocktails flow. Open 9am until late. Lunch
12.30pm to 7pm. Afternoon tea 4pm to 5pm. Pre-dinner
snacks 6pm to 8pm. Sunday Champagne Brunch 12.30pm to
4pm.
Villa dining An extensive
villa dining menu is available 24 hours a day. Alternatively,
a team of chefs is on call for exquisite tailor-made
dining in privacy.
Leisure facilities
Whether on the island or adventuring beyond
it, there are endless ways to spend your days, from
deep-sea or dhoni fishing, to private island picnics
and cultural excursions.
One&Only Spa Set apart from the rest of the
resort, the spa is set within tranquil gardens and manicured
lawns.
With wellbeing in mind, skilled ESPA therapists offer
revitalising holistic treatments, including Thai massage
and European aromatherapy. The emphasis throughout is
on the Ayurvedic methods of the Indian sub-continent.
The Spa encompasses eight pavilion treatment suites,
two double over-water spa suites, Bastien’s Pedicure
by Bastien Gonzales, and separate resting areas for
men and women, each with hot vitality pool, crystal
steam room, lifestyle showers and stone sauna. A Chi
Pavilion is positioned over the lagoon, and is the perfect
place to practice yoga or meditation.
Fitness Studio Equipped
with state-of-the-art cardiovascular training equipment
and resistance machines from Kinesis and Technogym.
These include steppers, exercise bikes, gradient machines,
free weights, running machines and more, all available
with personalised training.
Water sports A wide
range of complimentary water sports is available including
canoes, kayaks, pedal and paddle boats, snorkelling
equipment and windsurfing boards. If desired, the resort
can also arrange paid-for guided scuba diving excursions,
deep-sea fishing trips, catamaran sailing, parasailing
and banana and tube rides.
Dive Centre Excellent
visibility and extraordinary coral reefs make this the
ideal place to explore the teeming underwater world.
Gentle seas and drop-offs encourage beginners, while
certified divers are free to roam some of the world’s
most rewarding waters. A PADI dive centre is run by
experienced, multilingual staff and offers certification
courses, nitrox, rebreather and night diving expeditions.
Land sports A superb
Peter Burwash International Tennis Academy has two floodlit
tennis courts with pros available as instructors or
playing partners. Guests can also play beach football
or volleyball, table tennis or bowls. There is a jogging
track and plenty of bicycles to explore the island.
Boutique Alongside a
good range of everyday items and books, is an array
of craftwork and souvenirs.
And for real retail therapy, the boutique carries
the very latest in designer swimwear, beachwear and
chic island apparel.
Kids’ and teens’ facilities
KidsOnly clubhouse is run by a dedicated
team of fully-certified counsellors. Two- to eleven-yearolds
enjoy their own pool and dining area, evening shows
and all sorts of sporting activities. Twoand three-year-olds
are welcome to join in with a parent or baby-sitter,
and baby-sitting services are available for a fee. Designated
staff help twelve- to seventeenyear- olds make new friends
from all over the world, and organise a wide range of
sporting events, nature treks, adventure programmes
and local excursions.
Weddings
One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah is
the perfect
romantic setting. Whether choosing to have a ceremonial
blessing in the dedicated wedding pavilion, or on a
picture-perfect beach, wedding
coordinators are on hand to ensure that couples have
a truly unforgettable day. Please note that blessings
in the Maldives are not legally binding.
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