Dusit Thani Maldives, a luxury resort on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, boasts of three restaurants and two bars. It is the Maldives’ first and only UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. It has introduced a luxury Floating Breakfast concept offering a memorable way to start the day in the privacy of its pools.
Guests can choose one of two options – Floating Breakfast with a demi bottle of champagne (375ml), or Floating Breakfast with soft drinks only.The first option is priced at $80 plus taxes for two persons, and, alongside the champagne, also includes Eggs Royale; smoked salmon with green asparagus; a selection of baked goods and pastries; assorted fruits and nuts; various cheeses; light gourmet bites such as Iberico ham with tomato ciabatta, and other delicious treats. The second option is priced at $60 plus taxes for two persons and comes with a selection of baked goods, dried fruits, various cheeses, light gourmet bites, freshly-squeezed seasonal juices, and tea or coffee.
Floating Breakfast is available via in-villa dining at the resort’s signature two-bedroom beach residence, as well as at villas and pavilions which have private pools.

Source: theworldnews

Best 10 Dining in paradise: The Maldives' finest tables

Maldives is made up of 26 atolls filled with over 1,000 islands occupied by dozens of resorts -- all spread out over 90,000 square kilometers -- so hopping between properties for meals isn't really an option. Not to worry, the food in these 10 resorts is as much of a draw as the white sand and stunning sunsets.

1. Shades of Green, Soneva Fushi

The barefoot luxury resort of choice for celebrities including Madonna, Paul McCartney and the Beckhams, it's no surprise that Soneva Fushi's dining options are among the very best in the Maldives. Choices on this private island include sushi restaurant So Hands On, an eight-seat private dining space developed in a partnership with three Michelin-starred Japanese chef Kenji Gyoten. And then there's Shades of Green. As the name suggests, the focus is on plant-based cuisine and diners begin their tasting menu by chef Carsten Kyster with a tour of Soneva Fushi's extensive gardens, where snacks are hidden amongst the foliage. The bounty of produce surrounding diners is then crafted into five impressive gourmet courses.

2. Fenesse, Jumeirah Vittaveli

Amongst a selection of no fewer than nine places to eat, Jumeirah Vittaveli's fine dining restaurant Fenesse combines both classic and contemporary French cuisine. Kobe beef tartare, organic herb-crusted rack of lamb, Lobster Thermidor or the classic French fish stew bouillabaisse are just some of the choices on the menu for gourmets dining above the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Guest Michelin-starred chefs from around the world like Ollie Dabbous and Anthony Demetre are regular visitors too, bringing their own unique style and experience to the resort's lucky diners.

3. Manta Ray Treehouse, Joali Maldives

The recently opened Joali Maldives features a particularly unusual dining destination. At the Manta Ray Treehouse, guests eat nestled amidst the trees in spaces crafted from natural materials that are designed to resemble two of the giant aquatic beauties. Each space seats up to eight diners, who feast on Maldivian menus featuring local favorites such as tuna with chilli and lime, fish curry and native lobster.

4. Le 1947, Cheval Blanc Randheli

Le 1947 at Cheval Blanc Randheli takes its name from a famed vintage wine from Château Cheval Blanc. It's no surprise then that the restaurant's focus is elegant French gastronomy served in a setting that is as haute as the cuisine. Eric Vidal is the culinary director. Inspired by local ingredients, he crafts a 12-course tasting menu that changes weekly. Diners can expect dishes that draw on his global experience, such as warm king crab with caviar and yuzu, or tuna and watermelon foam with basil powder.

5. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Ithaa at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island scored a unique first when it opened in 2005, becoming the world's first undersea restaurant. Five meters under the waves, diners look out to coral gardens and take in the ocean's remarkably diverse marine life. Lunch could include a salad of butter poached lobster with white peach, artichoke and roasted garlic soup or a honey-roasted pumpkin cheesecake. Open for cocktails, lunch and dinner, Ithaa can also be reserved for private dining or even a wedding.

6. Aragu, Velaa Private Island

Aragu means "essence" in the Maldives' Dhivehi language and is the name of the signature restaurant at Velaa Private Island. Here, chef Gaushan de Silva lets diners choose ingredients, then works his magic in personalized menus. Chef Gaushan has worked around the world, including as private chef to the Jordanian royal family. His menus could feature produce including Gillardeau oysters or pigeon from France, local lobster and Japanese tuna. Vino fans with deep pockets can also enjoy one of the Maldives' biggest wine collections.

7. Destination Dining, Baros Maldives

Baros Maldives opened to the public back in 1973 and, more than 45 years later, the former coconut plantation still offers fine dining experiences. In common with other resorts in the Maldives, options include both traditional restaurants and private dining spots. Amongst the latter, their secluded sandbank is a popular choice and can be booked throughout the day. That could mean a breakfast of smoked salmon and champagne, a sushi lunch or a barbecue for dinner. Whichever you choose, the romance quotient is undeniably high.

8. Tai, COMO Maalifushi

Amongst COMO Maalifushi's culinary choices for guests, one favorite is oceanside dining at Tai. It translates as "red snapper" in Japanese, a sustainable fish served along with many others in their sunken sushi bar. Their signature dishes include partially-grilled aburi rolls with ocean trout or Wagyu, as well as toothfish saikyoyaki, which means it's marinated in white miso. One special feature at Tai is the regular appearance of a 1.5-meter wingspan stingray known as Aki-san, which swims close to the restaurant at sunset and enjoys being fed premium sashimi.

9. Baraabaru, Four Seasons Kuda Huraa

South Asia is the focus at Baraabaru, which means "excellent" in the local Dhivehi language, at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa. The restaurant's design is inspired partly by the architecture of the southern Indian state of Kerala, while Indian flavors are matched with local seafood. Their Thali offering lets diners sample a selection of home-style dishes served together on an elegant tray, while they also offer "Tandoor Tapas," small plates of contemporary Indian street food that can be served on their torch-lit deck under the stars.

10. White Orchid Restaurant, JA Manafaru

JA Manafaru is celebrating fine Chinese cuisine through a partnership with famed Beijing-based chef Dong Zhenxiang, more popularly known as DaDong. The resort's White Orchid restaurant serves his innovative contemporary Chinese cuisine, created with local ingredients. That approach translates into dishes including wok-tossed spicy Maldivian lobster, Maldives seafood hot pot or Wagyu with leek and basil.

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Holistic Relaxation in the Maldives

The power of the Moringa tree and physical harmony through Ayurvedic treatments: With these two centuries of established healing techniques, the award-winning Maldives resorts, the Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, and the Lily Beach Resort & Spa are now bringing a holistically healthy wellness experience to life natural Moringa products and new Ayurveda applications.
The Moringa tree (Moringa oleifera) grows in the two island resorts Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa and Lily Beach Resort & Spa. Also named as the tree of life, it’s already taken for breakfast as a shake, providing the necessary energy boost for the entire day. The plant, which has been known for centuries for its health-promoting properties, is rich in antioxidants and provides the body with an excellent source of protein with vitamins and minerals (iron, calcium and potassium). The tree is said to be able to cure up to 300 diseases and to fulfill the body and the immune system with energy and zest for life.
For a great start to the day, there are three Moringa products for the two luxury resorts. Plant protein with Moringa leaf proteins, providing the body with optimal nutrients, the XM + Energy Mix is a combination of moringin ingredients and serves as a natural source of power, and the SuperMix provides a daily dose of all of Moringa’s valuable ingredients.

Guests at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa and Lily Beach Resort & Spa can now enjoy ZIJA International’s Moringa-based supplements. Unlike other Moringabased products, ZIJA uses all the beneficial components of the plant in its own blends and guarantees high-quality, nutritionally-laden products full of essential nutrients. The trees are grown without chemicals, carefully harvested by hand and dried in the shade. The products are available in two resorts – in Lily Maa, Tamarind, Vibes, Aqua and Tamara Spa at Lily Beach and Hideaway Spa, Meeru Bar and Sports Complex at Hideaway Beach (The products are not included in both resorts‘ all-inclusive packages).
Ayurveda treatments are also new at the award-winning Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa. They strengthen body and mind alike and ensure holistic well-being: the Abhyanga massage, which includes a head and body massage, the Kerala massage, which focuses on the vital and energy points in the body and the Shirodara treatment, which consists of a gentle, continuous forehead-oil casting. The traditional applications help to harmonize the essential forces of the body. The sister resort Lily Beach Resort & Spa in the Maldives will soon introduce Ayurvedic treatments as well. With the new health therapies and products, the resorts have recognized that more and more people are keen to do something good for their bodies and their minds, even when on vacation, to return to their everyday lives, recovered and rehabilitated. Lily Beach and Hideaway Beach are committed to ensuring their guests interpret the resorts as oases of peace and health, and therefore strive to offer the best treatments and products for holistic renewal. So one thing is certain: If you book the Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa and the Lily Beach Resort & Spa, you are guaranteed a luxurious pampering holiday with complete relaxation and holistic animation of body and soul.

Source: visitmaldives

Top 8 Fine Dining Experiences in the Maldives

The Maldives doesn’t only offer spectacular natural landscapes of shimmering white sandy beaches, lush green palm trees, and warm, gin-clear waters – it also boasts some world-class restaurants and unforgettable dining experiences. From extravagant underwater bars and restaurants to unique chef-prepared gourmet dining experiences on private islands in the middle of the ocean, here are some of the top spots in the Maldives to go for unforgettable fine dining experiences.

1. Deep-End Restaurant – Taj Exotica Maldives

Located at the private island resort of Taj Exotica Maldives in Emboodhu Finolhu in the South Malé Atoll, Deep End Restaurant floats above the gin-clear waters of the ocean on wooden stilts and features partial al-fresco seating, candlelit tables, and a spellbindingly romantic ambiance. The dining establishment offers an unparalleled Mediterranean dining experience with a mélange of enticing flavors from the countries touched by Mediterranean basin and put together by the resort’s culinary experts. The delectable menu features traditional vegetarian and meat-based Arabic mezze, Moroccan Tajines, and meaty kebabs, along with the famous signature dessert, Opera that will transcend any dining experience.

2.Ithaa Undersea Restaurant

The Ithaa Undersea Restaurant at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island in the South Ari Atoll has to be one of the world’s most spectacular dining experiences. The intimate restaurant is situated 16 feet below the surface of the sea in a glass enclosure that allows diners to admire the colorful reefs, schools of vibrant fish, and cruising sharks of the undersea world while dining on award-winning cuisine. The Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, whose name means ‘mother of pearl’ in the native Maldivian language Dhivehi, offers a luxury six-course set dinner of contemporary European and Maldivian cuisine. Diners will savor exquisite delicacies such as Malossol imperial caviar with sour cream potato blinis, calamarata pasta stuffed with reef lobster, yellowtail kingfish with a saffron champagne risotto and beurre blanc foam, and a mouthwatering vanilla chocolate vantage with mango sorbet. While the cuisine is definitely to die for, it has to be the awe-inspiring surrounding views of the passing reef sharks, flying manta rays and gliding turtles that take the cake.

3.Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

For sheer romance and unforgettable memories, nobody does it better than the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru. Four Seasons dining always promises exceptional menus of world-class cuisine, but for special occasions, the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru boasts unique settings that make an award-winning dining experience even better. Guests can choose from a dreamy dinner on a private sandbank kissed by warm, gentle sea breezes beneath a blanket of stars, a dramatic mid-ocean meal on a floating platform surrounded by the azure waters of the lagoon, or a sumptuous beach barbecue with toes-in-the-sand dining and spectacular sunset views. For those who prefer a romantic restaurant experience, Blu Beach Restaurant at the western end of the island features a stunning pavilion that overlooks the lagoon and serves delectable Italian cuisine.

4.Sip Sip at Six Senses Laamu

Located at the luxurious Six Senses Laamu in the Laamu Atoll, Sip Sip at Six Senses Laamu is one of six elegant restaurants at the luxe resort. The enchanting poolside restaurant boasts a sunken bar and poolside seating that seems to emerge from the gin-clear infinity swimming pool and serves a seasonal, ever-changing menu of mouthwatering dishes that blend East and West flavors with homegrown produce from the island’s organic gardens. Sea breezes drift among the rustic woods under high palm-thatched roofs of the restaurant as diners relish fresh ‘farm-to-pool’ fare such as pan-fried goat-cheese salad with mango compote and cherry tomatoes, crispy Thai fish cakes on a peanut-and-green-mango salad, and a delicious Maldivian Chicken Curry with young coconut, Pandan rice leaves, and island spices.

5. Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Surrounded by the awe-inspiring azure waters, soft white sandy beaches and swaying coconut trees of the Kaafu Atoll in North Malé Atoll, the luxurious Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Resort offers more than just romantic seaside dining. The resort is home to the excellent Ilaafthi Restaurant, which serves an array of fresh locally caught seafood, Maldivian curries, prime steaks and local salads, but the resort’s Sharkpoint Dining Option is what draws discerning patrons. Guests dine at private tables on the beach with their toes in the sand and gentle sea breezes in their hair and savor a specially prepared menu that includes Maldivian lobster, fresh scallops, and sweet desserts. Another impressive dining experience at the resort consists of the famous Tuesday evening Beach Barbecue Dinner, which features a sumptuous four-course dinner prepared over the coals and accompanied by a traditional Bodu Beru performance on the beach.

6.Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa

Located in North Huvadhoo, one of the largest natural atolls in the world, the Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa is home to the Island Grill, which features tables and white chairs set on a blanket of powder-white sand, and an open-plan kitchen beneath a vast Crusoe-esque thatched roof where guests can watch expert chefs at work. After a sumptuous meal of freshly grilled seafood, prime cut steaks, and fresh local salads guests can enjoy a nightcap at the Dhoni, an award-winning lounge that gives the nod to the arching lines of the archetypal Maldivian fishing boat. An architectural masterpiece, the traditional yet contemporary Dhoni lounge welcomes guests with an impressive wooden structure crafted by actual fishing-boat builders that reflects that of an upturned dhoni (fishing boat), which is framed by a pool so still its surface looks like glass.

7.Subsix at Niyama Resort

Aptly named, Subsix at Per Aquum’s Niyama Resort is another extraordinary dining establishment which rests 20 feet below the surface of the sea. The restaurant is accessed by speedboat and a three-tier staircase that descends into the sea and boasts stunning ocean-inspired décor that complements the breathtaking underwater surroundings. Contemporary design elements include a sweeping curvy clam-inspired bar, soft anemone chairs, wavy capiz shells draped from the ceilings, and Italian abstract chandeliers that illuminate the interiors like glimmering coral. Subsix serves sumptuous Champagne breakfasts, sub-aquatic lunches, and gourmet dinners with sublime menus of chef-inspired creations like swimmer crab with couscous pomelo and ocean foam and lobster medallions with heirloom tomatoes and blackberry essence. The restaurant also hosts twice-weekly “glow party” club nights where guests can dance the night away against an illuminated backdrop of the surrounding reef and its striking inhabitants.

8.Mandhoo Restaurant

Boasting a heavenly setting on stilts 100 meters out from the beach and surrounded by the dazzling turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, Mandhoo Restaurant at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is a culinary gem. The stunning open-air restaurant rests on stilts and serves award-winning gourmet cuisine made from the finest organic ingredients, such as freshly-caught seafood, tiger prawns, prime meats, and local salads, herbs and vegetables. Diners might glimpse a baby shark or sting-ray gliding beneath the stilts as they tuck into baked local Tiger Prawns cooked gravlax-style on the plancha and served with organic salmon with green leaves and fresh tomato tea with diced tofu, and Nori-crusted beef tenderloin with teriyaki shitake mushrooms, and sour cream wasabi.