International cuisine meets the Maldivian landscape in a world of flavour at Azara.

Beginning with freshly baked pastries at breakfast, this restaurant offers a full day of culinary delights. Feast from our á la carte lunch and dinner menus while you enjoy the tranquil beauty of the beach. The Indian Ocean lapping at the shore only adds to the restaurant's charm.

A private chef’s table, specially prepared dishes and interactive cooking classes from our international team of chefs ensure we're serving up something special morning, noon and night. Whether it's the first meal of your holiday or the last, you’ll be surprised with flavour combinations as vivid as the picture postcard setting.

Location: Main Island, Jumeirah Dhevanafushi

Cuisine: International

Dress Code: Casual

Breakfast: Serving from 07:00 to 11:00 daily

Lunch: Serving from 12:30 to 15:00 daily

Dinner: Serving from 18:30 to 22:30 daily

Experience a truly unique private snorkelling expedition to our island's hidden treasures. Your experienced guide will discuss the possible options available for your trip and aim to provide a dynamic and memorable visit through our beautiful coral reefs. Whilst experiencing this underwater community, your guide will provide a safe and informative journey that will bring the Indian Ocean alive.

This ocean playground has a vibrant underwater community, and you will see plenty of it on your private trip. Look out for sea turtles, reef sharks, dolphins and a truly astonishing variety of tropical fish – all regular sights on your guided tour of the island's best snorkelling spots.

Situated in a unique position surrounded by some of the rarest, largest, and most beautiful corals in the world, 10 kilometres from the nearest island, Jumeirah Dhevanafushi is home to unique underwater wonders which are an absolute must-see during your stay. The waters that surround the island offer incredible adventure.

Our PADI certified Best Dives dive centre provide a wide array of courses and expeditions. Please speak to our professionals on your preferences and we will help select an activity that’s right for you. From snorkeling and scuba diving for beginners, right the way through to courses for professional dive instructors, The Best Dives Dive Center at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi has the expertise to make sure your experience is everything you hoped.

Diving Courses

From entry-level and children’s diving courses to training you as a professional dive instructor, we have a multitude of PADI courses for you to choose from. To make things even easier, our dedicated Instructor Training is available in English and Chinese.

About PADI

PADI certifications are recognized worldwide and give you instant access to diving adventures all over the planet.

With PADI’s revolutionary diver e-learning system, becoming a diver has never been so easy. Start by completing the world’s most popular entry level certification, the PADI Open Water Course. Once you are a certified PADI diver you can continue your diver education with a choice of PADI courses. PADI courses consist of knowledge development, skill development in our resort swimming pools and practical application in open water.

Gaining a PADI certification is fun, safe, flexible and extremely rewarding. All courses can be scheduled to meet busy lifestyles or fit into leisurely beach holidays. Never before has it been so convenient to learn to dive.

Discover Scuba Experience

A fast and easy way to get started as a Scuba Diver is to take part in a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience. Our diving professionals will introduce you to the basics of scuba diving in a safe controlled environment. During our Discover Scuba Diving experience you are led to the shallow, clear water of the lagoon carefully supervised by one of our professional instructors.

Entry Level Courses

PADI certifications are recognized worldwide and give you instant access to diving adventures all over the planet. With PADI’s revolutionary diver e-learning system, becoming a diver has never been so easy. Start by completing the world’s most popular entry level certification, the PADI Open Water Course. Once you are a certified PADI diver you can continue your diver education with a choice of PADI courses.

PADI courses consist of knowledge development, skill development in our resort swimming pools and practical application in open water. Gaining a PADI certification is fun, safe, flexible and extremely rewarding. All courses can be scheduled to meet busy lifestyles or fit into leisurely beach holidays. Never before has it been so convenient to learn to dive.

Advanced Courses Overview

We encourage you to enroll on the PADI Adventures in Diving Course as soon as possible after gaining your PADI Open Water License. This highly recommended follow on course from entry level certification builds on your existing scuba skills and introduces a further five PADI specialty dives which will increase your diving capabilities to 30 metres. In PADI’s Adventures in Diving Course you will be exposed to navigation and deep diving skills including a variety of other specialized diving areas to whet your appetite for further PADI specialty training.

Specialty Diver Courses

We all dive for different reasons. Some for the peace and quiet of shallow clear waters, others for the marine wildlife safari and others for the rush of deep wreck dives. For this reason PADI has designed courses to cater for everyone’s scuba diving desires. Dive down to 40 metres, use Enriched Air Nitrox, penetrate fascinating shipwrecks, become an underwater photographer, dive at night, the list goes on. Choose your niche and go beyond with PADI Specialty Courses.

Rescue Diver Courses

Challenging and rewarding best describe the PADI Rescue Diver course. Building upon what you’ve already learned, this course expands on what you already know about how to prevent problems, and how to manage them if they occur. The Rescue Course is a comprehensive look at what causes the majority of diving accidents with a practical look at preventing, reducing and responding to common problems. A physically challenging course that helps you assist other divers and also allows you to identify and address your own diving challenges. Round off your recreational competency with the PADI Rescue Diver Course.

Emergency First Response (EFR) is an essential course that teaches First Aid and CPR techniques for assisting casualties of diving and non diving accidents. The Basic Life Support (BLS) course results in EFR certification and is recognized the world over as a prerequisite for all professional level diving courses and other industry minimums. PADI Oxygen Provider is a thorough introduction to the human cardiovascular system, its need for oxygen and how to assist with decompression injuries. This course is an excellent supplement to Emergency First Response and PADI rescue diver courses.

Children's Diving Courses

The PADI Bubblemaker experience was designed especially for children aged 8 years and above. Children get to try out scuba diving in the safe surroundings of the resort pools whilst playing a range of safe and fun underwater games with their instructor.

Try out the exhilarating array of water sports activities on offer at The Best Dives Water Sports Center at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi. Whether it is Kite Surfing, Wake Boarding or the Sea Bob, you are sure to have an adrenaline rush throughout the day.

Our qualified instructors are on hand to take you through the fundamentals or to conduct in depth courses. No matter your proficiency, there is something for everyone here at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi.

A range of Water Sports to enjoy:

Banana Tube

Catamaran Sailing

Fun Tube

Kite Surfing

Sea Bob

Wake Boarding

Water Skiing

Wind Surfing

Savour exceptional cuisine as you feast on seafood delicacies or celebrate authentic Maldivian flavours complemented by our handpicked fine wines. Magnificent natural settings match the inspiring menus as you relax at a table carved in to the sand at Mumayaz, settle into an ocean-front table at Azara, or delight in the panoramic views from Johara.

When it comes to inspired cuisine, our chefs are masters in the kitchen and are happy to share with you their secrets. Learn how to effortlessly harmonise flavours and textures as our culinary team conduct demonstrations on a range of culinary styles from around the world. Prepare the dishes alongside the chef and later tuck into your own creations.

An intimately unique dining experience begins as you are whisked away to your own private island where your personal chef and server will greet you upon your arrival with a glass of perfectly chilled champagne followed by a tantalising barbecue of your choice.

Personalised packages are available for both lunch and dinner experiences.

Take a gentle cruise across crystal clear waters and with a little bit of luck and patience - experience the thrill of fishing in the Maldives. Our fleet is equipped with the best fishing gear for trolling and casting, and this will surely be an experience to remember.

For a gentler day at sea - set sail on the traditional Maldivian dhoni as our crew teaches you the fine art of "Hand Line fishing" that has been practised in the Maldives for generations .

Upon your return to the resort, our culinary team would be delighted to prepare your catch to you liking.

Yoga has become one of the most popular health practices. A good yoga practice can rejuvenate the body, calm the mind, and help heal the spirit through a greater sense of awareness.

Immerse yourself in yoga at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi with daily group classes and private one-on-one sessions.

Regardless of your age, ability, background or lifestyle, our experienced therapists will assist you in discovering yoga as a complete, holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Your yoga practice becomes a tool of self-empowerment and healing in every aspect of your daily life – a lasting, powerful transformation.

What to wear

Please bring your swimming costume with you to use in the wet spa areas. We provide robes, towels and slippers for you to use during your time with us. We also provide disposable underwear if you are having a body treatment, this should be worn at all times. Please leave any valuables or Jewellery in the safety box of your villa. Your therapist will ask you to remove such items as they may interfere with your treatment.

Time to unwind

To ensure we have a true understanding of your needs and make your time with us as pleasurable as possible please arrive at least 15 minutes before your first treatment to check in and unwind.

Indulge yourself

Relax in our relaxation area, or to complete your experience enjoy our delicious spa cuisine.

Love your time with us

Its all about ‘you’ during the treatment so if the lighting, temperature or music needs adjusting please feel free to say. Talking is at your discreaction during the treatment if you would like to engage in conversation the therapist will follow your lead.

Medical Concerns

Please notify the spa reservation team before booking any treatment if you have any physical ailments, allergies or disabilities, or are taking any medication.

Quit time

Please turn off your mobile phone on arrival at the spa. This will enable you and others around you the peace and tranquillity of the spa.

Should I tip

You may opt to leave gratuities to show your appreciation to your therapist. The amount is left up to your discretion.

Spa Ambience

Talise Dhevanafushi Spa is a tranquil environment for everyone to enjoy. As a courtesy to our other guests, please switch off your mobile or place it in silent mode at all times within the spa.

Cancellation fee and booking requirements

If you are late, we may need to cut your time a little short to accommodate our next guest. If you cancel your appointment, please try to give us at least 24 hours notice. Less than 12 hours notice will lead to 50% of your treatment charged to you. If treatments are cancelled only 6 hours before, 100% will be charged.

Overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean, Talise Fitness, with its modern, superbly equipped gym is the perfect venue to stay in shape, with a range of fitness programs to suit beginners and and experts.

Our professional trainers are always on hand with expert advice. Train on state-of-the-art cardiovascular and resistance equipment or join other fitness fans in regular supervised classes, including our TRX or Beach Boot Camp. Private fitness programs can be customised to your fitness level with a personal consultation with our instructors.

Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years. It consists of ancient theories, observations and principles about the mind and body connection which is now being proven by modern medicine.

Talise Spa at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi is the perfect place to start practicing yoga with the soothing views and the tranquil ambience of the island. Yoga is therapeutic and it helps you to become more aware of your body's posture, alignment and patterns of movement. It makes the body more flexible and helps you relax even in the midst of a stress stricken environment. This is one of the foremost reasons why people want to start practicing Yoga - to feel fitter, be more energetic, be happier and peaceful.

The luxury of Talise Spa finds a particularly tranquil setting at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, where its signature spa experience overlooks the Maldivian coastline.

A holistic approach to wellbeing reconnects you with nature, with signature treatments delivered by our expert spa therapists.

Your experience becomes a journey of self discovery rather than just a feel-good experience. Each treatment is personalised to your individual requirements and gives you more than just a feeling of relaxation. Talise unfolds a sense of deep tranquility and balance for complete holistic rejuvenation

Romantic spaces for couples offer intimate moments of true relaxation, while our extensive spa menu offers individual treatments tailored to your needs.

Whether it’s a deep tissue massage or a purifying facial, we'll take you on a journey to meet a calmer, more relaxed you.

View the Jumeirah Dhevanafushi Talise Spa Menu.

Pre-book your treatments before your arrival and receive a 20% discount on all treatments. Before you visit us you may wish to view our information on Talise Spa Etiquette.