Dhidhoofinolhu Island, South Ari Atoll
LUX* South Ari Atoll
seaplane · Approximately 25 minutes from Velana International Airport
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Why we'd send you to LUX* South Ari Atoll
LUX* South Ari Atoll occupies the long island of Dhidhoofinolhu, approximately 25 minutes from Velana International Airport by seaplane. Its 193 beach pavilions, villas and overwater retreats stretch along two miles of shoreline and across ten accommodation categories, including family pavilions and private-pool beach and water villas.
The villas
9 villa categories at LUX* South Ari Atoll
We'll talk you through which one suits you best when you send your dates — for most travellers the sunset-facing overwater categories are the easy pick. Below, the full lineup.
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Beach Pavilion
Chic beach bungalow with private terrace and direct access to white sand.
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Family Beach Pavilion
Two interconnecting beach pavilions with separate entrances for families or friends.
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Beach Villa
A 95-square-metre standalone beach villa with indoor-outdoor bathroom.
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Beach Pool Villa
A 116-square-metre beach villa with private plunge pool and furnished terrace.
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Beachfront Infinity Pool Villa
A 136-square-metre beachfront villa with infinity pool and direct ocean access.
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Water Villa
A 98-square-metre overwater villa with lagoon steps, deck and catamaran net.
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Overwater Infinity Pool Villa
A 110-square-metre water villa with private infinity pool and direct lagoon access.
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Temptation Pool Water Villa
A 220-square-metre couples' water villa with infinity pool, Jacuzzi and living room.
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LUX* Villa
A 360-square-metre flagship water villa with infinity pool, butler and private buggy.
The food
8 restaurants at LUX* South Ari Atoll
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MIXE
International
Main sand-floor restaurant serving varied global cuisine.
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Senses
Indian and international
Infinity-pool restaurant, bar and lounge with flavourful dishes and colourful cocktails.
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Allegria
Italian
Mediterranean restaurant with Italian dishes and an open kitchen.
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East Market
South-East Asian
Overwater market-style restaurant and bar with bold Asian flavours.
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Umami
Japanese
Japanese restaurant exploring sushi, hot dishes and diverse cooking techniques.
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Beach Rouge
Beach club dining
Social beach club and restaurant combining food, drinks and music.
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Café LUX*
Coffee and pastries
Brand-signature café dedicated to freshly roasted coffee and light treats.
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Senses Bar and Lounge
Cocktails and light bites
Poolside oceanfront lounge for drinks and relaxed daytime dining.
The island in pictures
What to expect
On the island, and off
- — 193 accommodations along a two-mile island
- — Eight restaurants and five bars
- — Ten beach and water villa categories
- — Marine-biologist-led whale-shark trips
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Destination
South Ari Atoll
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