North Malé Atoll
OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi
OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi is a four-star all-inclusive resort in North Malé Atoll, reached by a complimentary 15-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport. The resort has 268 villas across four categories: Ocean View Rooms, Ocean View Family Two Bedrooms, Beach Villas and Water Villas, the last of which extend over the lagoon on a jetty with a design inspired by the traditional Maldivian dhoni. The Fushi Plan™ offers an all-inclusive experience covering meals, drinks, a daily 30-minute watersports session, nightly live music and DJ sets, plus daily activities such as Foam Party, Aqua Zumba, Beach Volley and more — creating a lively, energetic island escape rather than a quiet retreat. Dining centres around Element X, the main all-day dining restaurant, and the X360 poolside bar. For something beyond the all-inclusive experience, The Copper Pot Food Truck offers open-air, beachside surf and turf, while ONLY BLU offers a spectacular underwater dining experience 6.8 metres beneath the surface. Both are available as add-ons. Families are well catered for with a kids' club and dedicated family villas. While Ailafushi does not have a house reef, guests can still enjoy snorkelling around the island, with opportunities to encounter marine life, while organised excursions provide access to more developed reef sites. OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi is an appealing choice for families, groups and first-time Maldives travellers seeking a convenient, value-focused island escape.
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Transfers and meal plans
- Speedboat — 15 min · Free transfers included
Meal plans in source: All Inclusive.
Villas
- Ocean View Room — 42 m² · up to 3 guests
The 42-square-metre Ocean View Room at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi is set within a compact duplex-style layout with warm wood, colourful soft furnishings and a relaxed tropical feel. A window seat and private veranda with daybed add places to unwind while taking in ocean views and the island breeze.
- Water Villa — 45 m² · up to 3 guests
A distinctive overwater villa inspired by the traditional Maldivian dhoni, featuring a private deck with a staircase leading directly into the crystal-clear lagoon.
- Beach Villa — 41 m² · up to 3 guests
The Beach Villa at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi is a 50-square-metre king-bed villa a few steps from the white sand, with direct access onto the beach. A private veranda and garden sit outside, and the bathroom has a marble vanity plus an outdoor shower in the garden.
- Ocean View Family Two Bedroom — 54 m² · up to 4 guests
Ocean View Family Two Bedroom at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi is a duplex in the heart of the island, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. A king-bed master room connects to a children’s room fitted with a bunk and playful décor, and the villa has direct beach access.
Dining
- Copper Pot Food Truck — Seafood & Meat Grills · Outdoor food-truck dining
Copper Pot Food Truck is OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi's casual beachside grill, serving freshly prepared seafood and meat from an à la carte menu. Watch the chefs at work through the service window before enjoying your meal outdoors under the evening sky.
- La Promenade — Café, pastries & beverages · Central island promenade
A café and retail hub for pastries, sandwiches, cakes, casual food, coffee, wine and premium spirits, with villa delivery available from the published menu.
- Only BLU — International · Under-ocean restaurant
Only BLU invites you to dine 6.8 metres beneath the surface of the Indian Ocean. Its charming horseshoe-shaped design allows every table to enjoy uninterrupted views of underwater blues. From contemporary gourmet cuisine to decadent desserts, every dish arrives alongside tropical marine life drifting past your window.
- Element X — International · All-day main restaurant
Part of the dining experience at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi, Element X is an all-day international restaurant serving a generous self-service buffet alongside beverage counters and live show-cooking stations. Its kitchen features five sections: Western, Eastern, Central, Cold Starters & Pastry, and Bakery.
- X360 Bar — Bar · Main pool and lagoon
X360 Bar at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi is a multi-level pool bar looking onto the turquoise lagoon, with tropical planting around the deck. It works as a sports bar: a limited-service counter, a cocktail of the day, poolside loungers and indoor games, open from 10:00 to 00:45.
Wellness
- ELE|NA Ayur — Tropical gardens and ocean-view thermal area
A large indoor-outdoor spa complex with four couples rooms, four single rooms, two medical-spa rooms, an express beauty salon and an ocean-view thermal and relaxation area.
Diving
- Koamas by Jalboot — Jalboot
The resort-supplied Koamas centre operates scuba diving, water sports and excursions. Daily dive excursions are for certified divers; courses and equipment rental are also listed.
Experiences
- Night Dive — scuba diving
- PADI Discover Scuba Diving — scuba course
- Glass Kayak — non-motorized water sport · 30 min
Glass Kayak is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Local Island Visit — cultural excursion · 120 min
Local Island Visit is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Windsurfing — non-motorized water sport · 60 min
Windsurfing is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Renewal of Vows — celebration
Renewal of Vows is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Whale Shark Snorkeling with Dolphin Watching — snorkeling
Whale Shark Snorkeling with Dolphin Watching is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Night Snorkeling — snorkeling · 45 min
Night Snorkeling is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- PADI Open Water Diver Course — scuba course
- Turtle Snorkeling with Sandbank Visit — snorkeling · 120 min
Turtle Snorkeling with Sandbank Visit is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- PADI Rescue Diver Course — scuba course
- Flyboard — motorized water sport · 15 min
Flyboard is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Parasailing — motorized water sport · 10 min
Parasailing is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Big Game Fishing — fishing
Big Game Fishing is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Group Snorkeling Lesson — snorkeling lesson · 30 min
Group Snorkeling Lesson is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Seabob — motorized water sport · 15 min
Seabob is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Semi-Submarine — marine excursion · 30 min
Semi-Submarine is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Jet Ski Lagoon Rental — motorized water sport · 15 min
Jet Ski Lagoon Rental is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- PADI Advanced Open Water Course — scuba course
- Malé City Tour — cultural excursion · 240 min
Malé City Tour is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Shipwreck and Nurse Shark Snorkeling — snorkeling · 240 min
Shipwreck and Nurse Shark Snorkeling is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Stand-Up Paddleboard — non-motorized water sport · 60 min
Stand-Up Paddleboard is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Double Kayak — non-motorized water sport · 60 min
Double Kayak is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Stingray Snorkeling with Dolphin Watching — snorkeling · 120 min
Stingray Snorkeling with Dolphin Watching is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- PADI Enriched Air Diver — scuba course
- Manta Snorkeling — snorkeling · 180 min
Manta Snorkeling is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Single Kayak — non-motorized water sport · 60 min
Single Kayak is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Sunset Dolphin Cruise — wildlife cruise · 90 min
Sunset Dolphin Cruise is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Kids X Camp Daily Programme — kids club
Kids X Camp Daily Programme is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.
- Nurse Shark Snorkeling — snorkeling · 120 min
Nurse Shark Snorkeling is listed in current first-party Ailafushi resort material. Operation depends on availability, weather and safety conditions.