This March, embrace a month of luminous evenings and culinary moments at Gili Lankanfushi. From creative culinary expressions, moonlit beachfront dinners and distinguished wine pairing to artful cocktails and seasonal creations, March unfolds with elegant experiences. Here’s what awaits you:
By The Sea Special: Catch of the Month – Kani
Available throughout March at By The Sea
This March, By The Sea presents a creative exploration of kani – the Japanese translation for “crab”. Discover a refined celebration of Kani, where delicate crab is artfully reimagined through a series of inspired dishes. Each dish showcases the sweetness and subtle brininess of ocean-born flavours, thoughtfully curated to highlight texture, depth, and culinary artistry.
Cocktail of the Month: Birds on the Shore
Available throughout March
A celebration of island flavours, inspired by the avian visitors that grace our shores. This refreshing slush blends white rum with ripe mango, fresh mint, coconut water, ginger, and a squeeze of lemon. Birds on the Shore captures the vitality of island life at Gili Lankanfushi – bright, tropical, and uplifting.
Ice Cream of the Month: Apple Custard
Available throughout March
Apple Custard brings together sweet apples and rich classic custard gently folded into a velvety ice cream. Each spoonful lingers with refined sweetness and depth, a comforting yet elevated creation and a smooth reflection of warm nostalgia at Gili.
Eid Celebration – An Island Gathering
A 3-day celebration bringing everyone together to celebrate the spirit of Eid.
Delight in authentic Maldivian flavours with hands-on cooking classes, and savour traditional afternoon teas and local treats. Embrace the joy of the season with beach games, a friendly football match, and traditional music and bonfire dance for an unforgettable Eid celebration under the Maldivian stars.
Full Moon Dinner – A Luminous Island Affair
2 March 2026, Monday
Dine beneath the luminous glow of the full moon, where our shorelines transform into an intimate dining sanctuary. Savour exquisitely curated set menu for the evening, and let the gentle rhythm of the sea and intimate ambiance surround you for an enchanting moonlit beachfront dining experience.
International Women’s Day – Sunset Cocktail Celebration
8 March 2026, Sunday
Raise your glass in celebration of women’s empowerment, strength, and grace under the golden hues of the setting sun. Each cocktail crafted as an elegant toast to reflect the enduring inspiration of women across the world.
Heitlinger Winemaker’s Dinner – Journey through Wine and Gastronomy
12 March 2026, Thursday
Embark on a refined 5-course culinary experience, elegantly paired with a distinguished selection of Heitlinger wines. Each pairing designed to accentuate the nuances of the menu and the character of the wine – an immersive evening celebrating craftsmanship, terroir, and gastronomy.
Pop-Up Dinner: Earth Hour – A Candlelit Reverence
28 March 2026, Saturday
In reverence to our planet, join a pop-up dinner beneath the star-strewn sky, illuminated soley by candlelight. An evening of mindfulness and quiet reflection that pairs thoughtful cuisines with the elemental beauty of Maldives, creating a serene moment of connection with nature.
Terms and conditions
Please contact your Mr./Ms. Friday for arrangement of this experience.
Other Happenings
Details Festive Taste & Toasts: Monthly Highlights
Embrace March, featuring culinary creativity and island charm at Gili Lankanfushi. Explore inspired Kani creations at By The Sea, sip tropical Birds on the Shore cocktail, and savour the velvety Apple Custard ice cream, making way for a month of gastronomic experiences such as moonlit dinners, curated wines pairings, and celebrations of culture and togetherness.