Transport yourself to a realm far removed from the worries of the world. Welcome to Ithaafushi – The Private Island, a secluded haven nestled within the breathtaking necklace of jewels known as the Maldives. This extraordinary island serves as a private playground for both adults and children alike, where your every wish becomes a reality.
Indulge in a level of luxury that surpasses your wildest expectations, as you find yourself pampered with unparalleled grace and style. Whatever your heart desires, consider it done on this exclusive retreat. Allow the enchanting surroundings and impeccable service to sweep you away, as you immerse yourself in a world that once seemed only imaginable, but now exists before your very eyes.Ithaafushi – The Private Island is your personal disappearing act, where you can escape into a realm of unimaginable beauty and tranquility. Experience a level of opulence that knows no bounds and discover a paradise where dreams become tangible realities.
Transfer Information
A 40-minute private yacht journey from Velana International Airport
At RAWNAQ Tourism, we offer exclusive access and VIP benefits at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi for GCC travelers. As a specialist luxury travel agency serving Saudi and GCC guests, we provide tailor-made packages, personalized experiences, and unparalleled service for those seeking the finest luxury travel.
As guests on the island, your choices of gastronomy are limited only by the imagination of your appetite. Whatever you desire is our privilege to prepare. The island offer exclusive, special occasion culinary programmes. However, just a three minute boat ride away, awaits a dazzling array of specialty restaurants and bars which include a Michelin-acclaimed dining innovator, delicacies from the Middle East, China and Japan, champagne to accompany the best ocean view in the world.
A GLOBAL JAPANESE ICON
Izakaya Above The Sea
Zuma brings its globally celebrated izakaya-style dining to the Indian Ocean with its first floating outpost — an elegant expression of Japanese cuisine unlike any other.
Inspired by the convivial izakaya concept, Zuma invites guests into a vibrant and relaxed setting designed for sharing and connection. Serving specialty dishes including sliced seabass with yuzu, truffle oil and salmon roe, roasted lobster, shiso ponzu butter and spicy beef tenderloin with sesame, red chili, and sweet soy.
Elements of timber, granite and light come together to create a dramatic walkway into the vibrant space inside, featuring an island bar, robatayaki grill and sushi counter – complemented by natural materials and local design techniques.
Opening Hours
7 pm – 10:30 pm
A TABLE IN THE TREETOPS
Rise Above the Canopy
Perched at the highest point of the island and enveloped in a lush canopy, Terra Maldives invites you to dine among the treetops in one of seven handcrafted nests – designed to immerse you in the sights, sounds, and serenity of nature.
Constructed from sustainable bamboo, Terra’s design blurs the lines between landscape and architecture. A winding granite walkway leads you through a bamboo grove and into a world suspended between the earth and sky.
Woven into the forest canopy with imagination and care, the open-air pods vary in height and orientation, capturing spectacular views of the South Malé Atoll while maintaining absolute privacy from one another.
Terra’s menu is as elevated as its height, serving seven-course and five-course menus, featuring Poached Blue Lobster, Steamed Alaskan King Crab and A5 Miyazaki Beef Tenderloin.
A HOUSE OF SHANGHAI HERITAGE
A sense of grace, tradition, and discovery
Step through the moon gate into a world inspired by the refined residences of old Shanghai. Li Long invites guests to experience an authentic Chinese culinary journey in an unforgettable setting on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
The restaurant’s signature dish is wood-fired Beijing duck crisped to perfection, carved tableside by our master chefs. Delicate tasting menus unfold across seven or five courses, while à la carte dishes showcase Wagyu, fresh grouper, seasonal greens, and elegant handmade dim sum.
Indulge in a bubbling meat or seafood hot pot — or, for vegetarians, a hot pot steaming with freshly imported Chinese vegetables, mushrooms, and yuba.
Glow invites a lighter kind of indulgence, inspired by Mediterranean sensibility and seasonal harvest. Surrounded by greenery, the menu favors freshness, balance, and simplicity — complementing the island’s sunlit setting.
The spirit of Australian barbecue, poolside in the Maldives. Wagyu beef and seafood take the lead, cooked over wood fire in a custom-built oven, paired with bright flavors and bold techniques by Michelin starred Chef Dave Pynt.
Escape to an island sanctuary where wellness is more than a ritual — it’s a return to yourself. At Waldorf Astoria Maldives, elemental treatments, mindful movement, and expert care come together to restore your natural balance.
Every journey begins with a conversation. Our exclusive Wellness Concierge shapes a program uniquely yours — from spa treatments to fitness and wellness sessions — tailored to your goals, your pace, and your vision of renewal.
Surrounded by ocean, light, and stillness, this is a place where nature does half the work. Leave restored — present, rested, and deeply at peace.
SPA TREATMENTS
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
SPECIALIST PRACTITIONERS
AQUA WELLNESS
Targeted hydrotherapy zones work in harmony to release tension, stimulate circulation, and support deep sleep. Heated loungers, massage jets, and varying water intensities create a multisensory journey designed to refresh body and mind. Ideal after travel or physical activity, this calming aquatic experience invites quiet renewal amid the stillness and beauty of the island.
THE FITNESS CENTER
