Gourmet Dining

How Dhivehi cuisine found its voice in fine dining: the chefs rewriting the Maldives menu

Discover how Dhivehi cuisine is reshaping luxury dining in the Maldives, from reef-to-table tasting menus and plant-based Maldivian dishes to chef-led cooking classes and resort restaurants that put local flavours first.

KANDU opens at Patina Maldives: the first restaurant to put Dhivehi cuisine centre stage

Gourmet Dining

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01/06/2026

KANDU opens at Patina Maldives: the first restaurant to put Dhivehi cuisine centre stage

Discover Kandu at Patina Maldives, a Dhivehi-led fine dining restaurant on the Fari Islands offering a Maldivian ocean-to-table tasting menu, ethical sourcing and a fresh take on local cuisine.

Six metres below: what underwater dining reveals about Maldivian gastronomy

Gourmet Dining

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28/05/2026

Six metres below: what underwater dining reveals about Maldivian gastronomy

Planning underwater dining in the Maldives? Compare Ithaa, 5.8 Undersea, H2O and more, understand menus, prices, dress codes and family logistics, and decide whether an undersea restaurant dinner is the right experience for your island stay.

All-inclusive vs half-board: decoding the Maldives meal plan maze

Gourmet Dining

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21/05/2026

All-inclusive vs half-board: decoding the Maldives meal plan maze

Compare Maldives all inclusive vs half board with real price benchmarks, drink breakeven points and tour-operator trends to choose the best meal plan for your luxury island stay.