Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort & Flights

Your Air Travel – Take Australia’s only direct flight to the Maldives

Spend less time travelling and more time in paradise aboard our Luxury Escapes private charter flight, flying you directly to Malé in under 11 hours. Australia’s only direct flight to the Maldives means no international stopovers and no waiting in airports – just more time to maximise your holiday. Switch into holiday mode as we take care of everything on a full-service Airbus A330-200, reserved exclusively for Luxury Escapes guests.

The Resort – Dream-like family escape in the South Malé Atoll

This blissful hideaway is set on a natural island in the South Malé Atoll, where heavenly overwater villas stretch across turquoise lagoons, palm-fringed beach villas offer direct access to pearl-white sands and the only dress code is barefoot elegance.

This is much more than your average resort – as part of a multi-island layout, you can easily hop between Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort and the neighbouring Anantara Veli Maldives Resort via a complimentary two-minute shuttle boat, doubling your dining and entertainment options. For something a little more secluded, escape to Gulhifushi Picnic Island, the resort’s private picnic and snorkelling island where you can make family memories as you wander powder-soft sands and discover marine life beneath crystal-clear waters.

Wellness is taken to another level here with an overwater spa offering expert Ayurvedic treatments and romantic couples’ massages, all accompanied by the soothing rhythms of the Indian Ocean. For the little ones, the resort even has a Kids’ Spa with chocolate facials, sparkly manicures and hair styling sessions.

Should you wish to explore the ocean in more detail, venture out to snorkel the teeming lagoon, try your hand at water skiing, flyboarding or scuba diving, or simply do very little at all in this tropical oasis. Little travellers will forever be entertained with a dedicated kids’ club and recreation room, and even complimentary activities like glass-bottom boat adventures and cooking classes. There’s something for every mood and moment at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort.

Your Handpicked Inclusions – All-inclusive dining, massages, return transfers and more

Arrive at the resort seamlessly with return speedboat transfers from Velana International Airport (MLE) included with your stay. Toast to your arrival with a bottle of sparkling wine included in-villa on arrival, and enjoy the benefit of two kids staying and eating free.

Delight your senses with an exceptional array of restaurants and bars to choose from between Anantara Dhigu and the neighbouring Anantara Veli resorts, with daily breakfast, lunch and dinner all included in your package.

• Fushi Cafe: Start each day in paradise with an international spread packed with flavour. From live cooking stations to freshly baked pastries and tropical fruits, breakfast here sets the tone for the day. By night, enjoy global buffet themes that take you around the world.
• Aqua: Pizza, pasta and all the Italian classics meet endless ocean views. Settle in poolside for authentic flavours done right, whether you’re craving a midday Margherita or evening Italian fare with a side of sunset.
• Sea.Fire.Salt: An overwater grill showcasing the best of land and sea. From reef fish and tuna hauled fresh from Maldivian waters to prime Australian beef, every dish celebrates quality ingredients cooked to perfection.
• Dhoni Bar (Anantara Veli Maldives Resort – adults-only): Sink into the laid-back poolside ambience with Mediterranean bites and Spanish tapas. If you’re after a midday refresh with iced coffee and light plates or evening cocktails paired with tantalising small bites, Dhoni Bar is your go-to for casual dining.
• Cumin (Anantara Veli Maldives Resort – adults-only): Indulge in fragrant curries, Maldivian specialties and Sri Lankan delicacies, all served in a breezy beachfront setting. With its poolside charm and oceanfront views, Cumin is the ultimate spot to fuel up for island adventures.

Take your dining up a notch by swapping daily dinner at Fushi, Aqua, Cumin or Dhoni Bar for a US$60 credit per adult towards an elevated dinner at Sea.Fire.Salt, or two other signature venues:

• Baan Huraa (Anantara Veli Maldives Resort – adults-only): Be transported to a traditional Thai teak house. Here, sharing-style dishes spotlight Northeast salads, Southern curries and Central Plains classics with jasmine rice.
• Origami (Anantara Veli Maldives Resort – adults-only): Experience modern Japanese flair with hand-rolled sushi, sashimi and robatayaki grilled on charcoal. The show-stopping teppanyaki tables add theatre to every meal.

When you’re not wining and dining, escape to the private Gulhifushi Picnic Island for the perfect day out, where Tiki Bar pours refreshing drinks while the Food Truck dishes up burgers, salads and the daily catch. Lounge on the sand, swim in the natural pool or simply soak up the secluded island vibes.

Between meals, paddle the crystal-clear lagoon in complimentary glass kayaks for up to two hours daily, and find your zen with an included 60-minute Anantara Couples Healing Massage (or equivalent) for two adults at Balance Wellness by Anantara.

Pool Villa Upgrade: Stay in the Sunrise Beach Pool Villa or the Sunset Over Water Pool Villa to enjoy one floating breakfast served in your own private pool.