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Presenting contemporary European cuisine with an Asian twist, Aragu has taken the Maldivian dining experience to the next level combining passion for culinary art with awareness and sustainability. Aragu meaning Essence in the local language Dhivehi, this award winning restaurant elevates all your senses.

Using the skills acquired at the world's greatest restaurants, Chef De Silva has created an inimitable category of contemporary cuisine at Aragu - one that represents his journey as a chef where he started cooking in Sri Lanka and has pursued his passion for over a decade in the Maldives.

Culinary Director

GAUSHAN DE SILVA

With over 27 years in the industry, Chef Gaushan De Silva found his culinary passion early in life. Born and raised in Sri Lanka, De Silva first taught himself to cook at the age of ten and by the time he was 16 years old he had already began working as a trainee in a professional kitchen at Swiss Hotel in Kandy. From there, De Silva’s unorthodox career journey began. His first break as at Rangali Hilton in 1999 followed by a stint at the Jordanian royal family palace, and finally to leading the kitchen of Velaa Private Island and Aragu Restaurant.

Tiger Prawns char-grilled, sweet potato, shellfish soy emulsion

Tiger Prawns char-grilled, sweet potato, shellfish soy emulsion

Aragu Menu

Designed for the sophisticated globetrotter, Aragu's menu uses only the finest organic produce and carefully selected ingredients from sustainable suppliers around the world.

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Events

FOUR HANDS DINNER WITH ZIZI HATTAB

November 20th | November 22nd

Get ready for a gastronomic delight! Chef Zizi Hattab, known for her culinary excellence, will be gracing Aragu for two exclusive four-hands dinners with Chef Gaushan.

FOUR HANDS DINNER WITH BRUNO MENARD

November 27th | November 29th

Experience a sensational culinary extravaganza this November as we invite you to join us for two exclusive Four Hands dinners at Aragu featuring the highly acclaimed Chef Bruno Menard.

Delamotte Salon & Tiano Nareno Winemaker’s Dinner in Aragu

March 6th | March 12th

Expert connoisseurs Didier Depond, President of Delamotte and Salon Champagne and Ariel Savina of Tiano & Nareno return to Velaa this March, sharing their vast knowledge in wines with two exclusive Winemaker dinners in Aragu Restaurant.

FOUR HANDS DINNER WITH CHRISTIAN LE SQUER

November 13th | November 16th

Velaa was delighted to host the return of the legendary three Michelin-starred Chef Christian Le Squer, who brought his world-class talent to Aragu for two exclusive four-hands dinners that captivated every guest.

FOUR HANDS DINNER WITH THOMAS BUHNER

November 8th | November 10th

This November, Velaa proudly launched Gastronomy Month with an extraordinary culinary collaboration. Renowned chef Thomas Bühner joined forces with Chef Gaushan to present two exclusive four-hands dinners at Aragu, offering guests a truly unforgettable start to the month.

Delamotte Salon & Tiano Nareno Winemaker’s Dinner in Aragu

February 27th | March 1st

Expert connoisseurs Didier Depond, President of Delamotte and Salon Champagne and Ariel Savina of Tiano & Nareno return to Velaa this February, sharing their vast knowledge in wines with two exclusive Winemaker dinners in Aragu Restaurant.

"If you come to Aragu just before sunset, you can experience another colourful display, when the ocean gradually begins to turn dark. Inside, however, playing the leading role alongside the piano is the backlit onyx bar, which symbolises the sun mirrored in the ocean"

Barbora Škorpilová, Aragu Interior designer

T: +960 6565 000
INFO@VELAAISLAND.COM

T: +960 6565 000
INFO@VELAAISLAND.COM

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