Beach and sandbank

The Sandbank

A ribbon of white sand ten minutes by dhoni from the island, for vow renewals and dinners nobody will forget.

How many it holds

Seated, at table

40

Standing reception

80

Hire from

Rf 46,000

The space

Our sandbank appears from the lagoon each day as the tide drops, a curve of pure white sand surrounded by nothing but water. We use it for ceremonies, vow renewals and private dinners under the stars, with a canopy, lanterns, a chef and a string trio brought over by dhoni. The hire covers the setting, décor, lighting and transfers; food and drink are planned with you separately. Timings depend on the tide, which we plan around months ahead.

Worth knowing

Tide-dependent; we confirm the date and time once the tide tables are published.

What it suits

Vow renewalsWeddingsPrivate dinnersProposals

Set up as ceremony, banquet rounds, cocktail.

Catering

• Sandbank dinner menuRf 3,800 per guestFive courses cooked on the sand by our chef: reef fish crudo, lobster bisque, grilled catch of the day, wagyu, coconut and palm-sugar tart. Champagne on arrival.
• Island wedding feastRf 2,900 per guestA long-table dinner under the palms with canapés, a Maldivian and Indian Ocean feast of six dishes, dessert table and a three-hour house beverage package.
• Sunset cocktail receptionRf 1,200 per guestTwo hours on the Jetty Deck: six canapés per guest, signature cocktails, wine and soft drinks, with a DJ or acoustic duo.

Hire terms

A 30% deposit holds the date. Hire covers the setting, décor and transfers to the sandbank; food, drink, music and photography are quoted separately. Weddings in the Maldives are celebrations rather than legal ceremonies for non-Muslim guests.