Dining in the Maldives reaches new heights at Maalifushi, our credentials firmly established by our sister resort, Cocoa Island by COMO, which has been cited as offering some of the finest food in the islands.

At Maalifushi, we rely on the same principles: local seafood that’s so fresh, we serve it as sushi and sashimi at our Japanese restaurant, Tai, as well as organic produce rendered in healthy, all-day dining at Madi, Thila, and on our COMO Shambhala menus. Flexibility is key, our chefs always to accommodate food intolerances, the preferences of children, and discerning palates full of expectation.

‘Madi’ (meaning Manta Ray in the local Dhivehi language) takes its inspiration from the region’s fresh, tropical produce and abundant seafood.

Menus are light and flavourful, with a range of local, Mediterranean & simple classic dishes served all day, from breakfast to late evening.

Madi also holds themed nights each week, including a Tradition Maldivian Bodu Beru night, seafood bounty local seafood barbeque and a ´Thali´ evening focusing on south Indian specialties.

Madi, will open in the evening to offer themed nights on Monday (Maldivian Boduberu dance and drums), Wednesday (Indian Thali), and Friday (seafood barbeque under the stars with live entertainment). Madi will continue to serve breakfasts daily.

Thila is named after rock formations in the Maldives that are covered with abundant marine life. As a place to congregate, it inspires our informal Maldives restaurant and pool bar where guests can come to chill out.

Food at Thila is easygoing and family-friendly, with salads, freshly cooked seafood, pizzas and Turkish ‘pide’.

Laid-back music, pool tables and an open-air pool bar with ocean views make Thila the relaxed and vibrant heart of island life on Maalifushi.

Tai, or red snapper, which is a celebratory fish in Japanese culture, aims to be among the finest Japanese restaurants in the Maldives, while showcasing fresh seafood from local waters.

At our dedicated sushi and cocktail bars, Tai’s chefs entertain guests with their culinary skills, focusing on sustainably caught seafood from the Indian Ocean.

A COMO Maalifushi you can find a place for the most memorable of meals, from intimate gourmet meals on the deck of your villa to picnics and candlelit dinners on the beach. The nearby uninhabited islands can be yours as the sun sets and rises, with chef-prepared meals served by private butlers.

COMO Shambhala Cuisine is a unique nutritional concept that incorporates organic ingredients rich in living enzymes, vitamins and sea minerals while still delivering on flavour.

Food is raw, steamed or grilled for maximum health benefits. Chefs also make ample use of the tandoor, a type of Indian oven that allows for the fat-free cooking of meats and fish whilst introducing a wonderful charcoal flavour.

COMO Shambhala Cuisine is served at Madi. It is also available via room service and private dining.

In Villa Dining at Maalifushi by COMO includes salads, pastas and refreshing juices and lassis, and is available from 7am until 11pm daily

Visit Maalifushi for the possibility of getting close to whale sharks. From the resort, we take you out by boat, where you can swim alongside them or simply watch from the deck.

Once you have signed up to this excursion, we will call you when there has been a whale shark sighting — anytime between 6pm and 10pm. Our boat will take you 20 minutes north towards Fahala, the Maldives’ biggest island. At our destination, crystal clear waters allow for an aquarium-like view. The docile whale sharks usually ignore snorkellers while busy feeding, leaving guests feeling as though they’re silently entering the whale sharks’ world. You may also spot the occasional pod of dolphins.

Meditation/Pranayama

Our resort gym is fully equipped with the latest cardio and strength training equipment as well as a variety of free weights. This 24 hour space is open to all guests.

Maldives yoga is a way of life in Maalifushi by COMO, with complimentary yoga classes six days a week in our Yoga Studio or Yoga Pavilion.

Private tuition with our full-time yoga instructor is also available for focused sessions, both for beginners who want to discover the benefits of this ancient tradition and for those looking to improve their practice.

The Maldives are rapidly becoming popular among surfers, with some great long curving atoll reef waves. Farms break is 25 minutes away on guided boat trip with Tropic surf. The waves here are medium-sized while more challenging barrels are also available within reach of the resort. Best of all resort crowds are non existent.

Ride the Waves at Maalifushi

The Maldives are rapidly becoming popular among surfers, with some great long curving atoll reef waves. ‘Farms’ break is 25 minutes away on a guided boat trip with Tropicsurf. The waves here are medium-sized while more challenging barrels are also available within reach of the resort. Best of all, crowds are few.

Maalifushi by COMO and Tropicsurf

Maalifushi works with luxury surf pioneers, Tropicsurf, to offer easy access to some of the Indian Ocean’s most sought-after breaks.

The resort has a resident Tropicsurf guide from April to October, working with guests of all abilities — from lagoon training, where fundamental skills such as balance are taught, through to expert instruction when tackling some of the toughest breaks in the Maldives. As part of the surf programme, equipment can be hired and boat transfers arranged — including to the famous ‘Farms’ break on the resort’s southwest side.

Maldives (Lonely Planet Country Guides) by Tom Masters provides accurate and detailed information, including maps showing atolls, reefs, resorts and dive sites along with the best spots for surfing. Dive the Maldives by Sam Harwood and Rob Bryning gives details on the best dive sites in the Maldives while Photo Guide to Fish of the Maldives by Rudie H Kuiter includes almost every fish likely to be encountered. Maldives Mystery by Thor Heyerdahl gives fascinating information of the archaeological digs that have taken place here, and Maldives, Kingdom of a Thousand Isles by Andrew Forbes provides information on the capital island, Malé, as well as special sections on customs, culture and geography.

COMO Shambhala Retreat at Maalifushi doesn’t amount to just another spa resort in the Maldives. It is the embodiment of a philosophy for healthy living that COMO Shambhala has successfully refined at its award-winning Retreats all over the world.

There are eight overwater, ocean-facing treatment rooms, steam rooms, and an open air yoga pavillion—all enveloped by blue horizons and gentle sea breezes.

In addition we have:

Steam, Sauna & Jacuzzi (Separate Male/Female)

Air-conditioned studio

At our overwater COMO Shambhala Retreat at Maalifushi, those seeking a spa holiday in the Maldives will discover signature COMO Shambhala treatments, emotionally rebalancing holistic techniques and facials for restorative skincare.