Celebrate March with Culinary Delights
March’s Signature Flavours & Festive Moments

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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:


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.


Easter in Gili – Whimsical Island Adventures

29 March 2026 – 6 April 2026


An enchanting Easter escape where imagination and island life intertwine. Across a week of playful discovery and indulgent moments, Gili Lankanfushi transforms into a whimsical wonderland of hidden surprises, colourful creations, and joyful celebration.

Awaken your senses with curated culinary experiences, from blind tasting to delightful seasonal feasts. Or fill your days with light-hearted island adventures, from creative workshops and artistic pursuits, to treasure hunts and fun-filled activities designed for both the young and the young at heart.

Discover our Easter activities here.


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: Custard Apple

Available throughout March


Indulge in Custard Apple, where the tropical sweetness of this delicate fruit meds with rich, silky cream to create a velvety ice cream. Each spoonful unfolds with refreshing sweetness and depth, offering a comforting yet elevated indulgence at Gili.

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