Lux South Ari Atoll

Water Sport Center offers a range of aquatic activities, including guided snorkeling tours, non-motorized adventures, and traditional Maldivian dhoni sailboats. Premium activities include jet ski safari, flyboarding, parasailing, whale shark expedition, and sunset fishing. Complimentary activities include house reef discovery and guided snorkeling tours. Additional costs include Jet Ski Safari, Flyboarding, Parasailing, Whale Shark Expedition, Kitesurfing, and Wake skating.

The Jet Ski Safari is a 2-hour adventure for thrill-seekers and explorers, featuring a guided ocean expedition, snorkel stops, and spotting turtles, rays, and dolphins. The eco-conscious safari uses low-emission jet skis and reef-safe sunscreen, making it suitable for couples, families, or solo adventurers. The safari is available daily and costs $511 per jet ski for 2 people.

The Whale Shark Expedition provides a unique and scientifically driven experience to witness whale sharks in their natural habitat. Participants can participate in a scientific briefing, an interactive workshop on whale shark biology and behavior, and ethical snorkeling guidelines. They can hunt giant whales, participate in a dolphin boat cruise through whale shark feeding grounds, and log sightings in the Maldives Whale Shark Research Program database. 10% of tour fees are donated to marine protection initiatives. Daily departures are at 07:30 and 14:00.

The Yoga & Sound Bath Dhoni Cruise offers a sensory meditation experience on a traditional dhoni, featuring Golden Hour Embarkation, Liquid Asanas, Harmonic Immersion, and Ayurvedic Awakening. It includes a warm seawater bath, sun salutations, and sitting meditation with flying fish. The cruise is suitable for beginners and can accommodate up to four guests per dhoni.

LUX South Ari Atoll offers 50+ world-class dive sites and courses, including Discovery Scuba Diving for beginners and Bubble Maker for kids aged 8+. PADI Scuba Diver ($550) is available for those halfway to open water certification. Certified divers can take fun dives, specialty courses, whale shark safaris, night dives, and drift dives. The PADI 5-Star Dive Center is the meeting point, and packages can save 15% on 10-dive bundles.

Sports & Recreation offers a mix of friendly competition and tropical leisure, catering to tennis pro and bocce ball beginners. The resort features two floodlit tennis courts, beach football and volleyball, pool and table tennis, and bocce ball with coconut-shell balls. Tennis is provided with rackets and balls, and early booking is recommended for cooler morning sessions. Beach football and volleyball have soft sand courts, and tournaments are held weekly. The resort is family-friendly, with kid-sized rackets and mini volleyball nets available. Courts are lined with recycled coral sand and solar-powered lights.

PLAY is a next-gen kids club designed by child psychologists and marine educators to nurture curiosity and joy in young minds. The program blends island adventure with purposeful growth across five developmental pillars: Eat Well, Move, Care, Feel, and Create. Activities include "Chef's Garden," "Reef Balls," and "Snorkel ABCs," while the Coral Buddy Program nurtures coral fragments and teaches marine biologists through storytelling. Ocean mood boards, jungle sound baths, and upcycled ocean art express feelings. PLAY offers daily adventures, certified coaches, inclusive menus, special programs like "Little Marine Biologist" Certification, Full Moon Pajama Parties with stargazing, and bilingual story time in Dhivehi/English.

Cinema Paradiso is a unique open-air theater on Senses Beach, offering an immersive movie experience with a 40-foot floating screen, Dolby surround speakers, and beachfront "Star Beds." The resort provides gourmet snacks, interactive intermissions, and eco-conscious features like solar-powered projectors and biodegradable bamboo glasses. The cinema features films curated to the lunar cycle, and parents can enjoy sneaky sake service and babysitting concierge. Signature experiences include Date Night Double Features, Pajama Party Screenings, and Full Moon Silent Cinema.

East Market, an Asian night market over a Maldivian lagoon, offers a culinary safari through Southeast Asia, including breakfast, congee wars, roti cannon, kopi Tiam station, dinner, and tiki torch cocktails. The restaurant features teakwood carts, a spice library, and a 12-meter reclaimed fishing vessel turned cocktail counter. The market also features a blind tasting menu, a bao brunch attack, and karaoke in a private dining room with an 80s Mandarin pop playlist. The dress code is "street food chic," with neon accessories for free chili-infused dark rum shots at night.

Lagoon Bar is a post-adventure watering hole near a watersports center with powder-soft shores. It offers divers and paddleboarders activities like a barefoot refueling station and an unscripted beach party during golden hour. The bar offers a "Reef Recovery" menu with spicy beer cocktails, frozen coconut water, and quick bites. The lunch and lounge menu includes jerk chicken sliders, sweet plantain fries, and sashimi-grade wahoo sushi. Signature experiences include the Golden Hour Ritual and DJ Crab Shack on Sundays.

Allegria is an Italian restaurant on the Maldivian coast that combines wood-fired authenticity and barefoot luxury. The restaurant features a culinary theater, pasta lab, woodfire spotlight, truffle-infused pizzas, and a dessert cart. Signature dishes include dry-aged T-bones, local octopus carpaccio, and rare Amarone verticals. The coastal chic design features driftwood chandeliers and Murano glass wave sculptures. The chef's counter has six exclusive seats for pasta-making masterclasses. Allegria is known for its flour flight, Zero-KM Seafood, and sustainable indulgence. Exclusive offerings include a private dawn cooking class, an aperitivo hour with house-cured salumi and Prosecco, and a dress code of "Laid-back La Dolce Vita."

Umami is a dining experience that blends Tokyo precision with Maldivian serenity, located above a bioluminescent lagoon. The restaurant features a cobalt blue sushi counter, robata fire dance, and teppanyaki dreams, with a menu featuring 30+ labels of saké. The design mimics the lagoon below, with 1,000 hand-blown glass ripples. Umami's commitment to sustainability is evident in their 72-hour aging process for local swordfish sashimi, a Toban Yaki hot stone DIY grill, and liquid nitrogen green tea mochi prepared tableside. The restaurant also offers sustainable luxury with no bluefin tuna policy.Note: Lux South Ari Atoll uses MSC-certified sustainable yellowfin tuna and skipjack, avoiding endangered species like Southern bluefin tuna and Atlantic bluefin.

Café LUX is the Maldives' first on-site coffee roastery, transforming ethically sourced beans into artisanal masterpieces. Nestled amid coconut palms, the micro-roastery offers live roasting sessions, single-origin spotlights, and a zero-waste philosophy. The café offers Nitro Cold Brew Tap, Coconut Carbonated Espresso, and Pour-Over Theater, with methods like V60, Chemex, or Maldivian sand-filter. All-day indulgences include Sunrise Ritual, Reef Reviver, Dhoni Waffles, and an Afternoon Pick-Me-Up. The secret menu includes the Maldives Mélange, and the dress code is "Roastery Casual."

Veli Bar offers a unique blend of aquamarine therapy and cocktail experience, located at the intersection of an infinity pool and an infinite ocean. The bar features bespoke cocktails like Coral Mimosas, Salty Dog 2.0, Barefoot Bites, Spiced Fish Rolls with mango chutney, Liquid Lunch, Zero-Proof Magic, Monsoon Refresher, and Signature Moments. Its design features a floating edge bar, underwater stools, a living menu on laser-etched oyster shells, and solar-powered blender stations.

Beach Rouge is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant that blends the carefree spirit of the Riviera with the Maldivian shore. It offers a barefoot gourmet experience with wood-fired aromas and salt-kissed breezes, making every meal feel like a celebration under the stars. The menu includes pizza alchemy, seafood grill, and various wines, including Provence's finest served in frosted carafes. Beach Rouge also hosts Golden Hour DJ Sessions, a monthly Mediterranean mezze buffet, and a chef's counter.

Senses is a stunning dining experience amidst turquoise waters and turquoise tiles. The restaurant offers a multi-sensory experience with a chic poolside lounge serving seared tuna and a starlit stage for mixology theatrics and spice-infused gastronomy. The menu includes Mahi-mahi ceviche, curry leaf lounge, poolside tapas, and traditional clay pot nights featuring Moroccan lamb tagine, Maldivian lobster tail, and Fire & Ice dessert. Senses also features a tidal wave cocktail, blue spirulina margaritas, and a sommelier's secret with rare Indian Ocean rum flights paired with spice-dusted chocolates. The design details include Water's Edge tables, a starlight canopy, and a vintage brass trolley for bespoke cocktail crafting.

MIXE is a buffet that combines global flavors and barefoot luxury, offering dishes from Tokyo to Tuscany. The buffet includes breakfast, live egg stations, a tropical fruit bar, an Asian noodle station, and dinner. Signature touches include toes-in-sand dining, cultural performances, and a mixologist cart with craft cocktails. MIXE is known for its interactive food theaters, dietary inclusivity, and sustainable practices. The restaurant offers vegan, gluten-free, and halal stations and uses 90% locally sourced ingredients, zero single-use plastics, and compostable serveware.

ICI Ice Cream is an island brand that offers a unique way for kids to cool off in tropical heat. The brand offers various ice cream, gelato, and sorbets and allows them to learn how to make them with the island's chef, allowing them to create their own frozen treats.

LUX ME SPA is a 15-villa wellness village in Lux South Ari Atoll, offering a holistic rejuvenation journey. The spa combines ancient healing traditions with biohacking technology, offering treatments like overwater healing, lagoon crystal massage, coral alchemy facial, garden sanctuary, tropical moon wrap, and moon detox. The spa also features a biohacking lounge, IV vitamin drips, and a floating pod with biometric feedback. The wellness concierge creates personalized plans for sleep, fitness, and nutrition. LUX ME is the only Maldivian spa with three consecutive Forbes stars and a sustainable ethos, including zero single-use plastics and coral-safe sunscreen.