Underwater Restaurant Maldives

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Underwater Restaurant Maldives

The first underwater restaurant in the world opened in 2005 at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort and Spa (formerly the Hilton Rangali Island). This amazing underwater restaurant is called Ithaa, meaning Pearl in the local Dhivehi language. The underwater restaurant is very exclusive, seating only 14 people.

First Underwater Restaurant in the World at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Maldives Underwater Restaurant Characteristics

The Ithaa underwater restaurant is built 16 feet (5 metres) below sea level and is housed under a transparent acrylic ceiling, through which guests can see the ocean and its creatures. The aquarium-style tunnel gives diners 270-degree views of the aquatic panorama.

Constructing the Underwater Restaurant in the Maldives

“How on earth did they do that?” you are probably asking. The underwater restaurant was constructed by New Zealand firm M.J. Murphy. The underwater restaurant was actually constructed in Singapore and then transported to the Maldives. It was then sunk into the ocean at Rangali Island and pushed some 5 metres into the seabed. The restaurant should last for around 20 years.

Eating at the Maldives’ Underwater Restaurant

The underwater restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, and the prices range from $120 to $250. Ithaa is one of the Conrad Maldives’ nine restaurants, all of which serve spectacular dishes from a variety of cuisines. The food at Ithaa Underwater Restaurant is perhaps a little more basic than at the resort’s other restaurants, but here you are paying for the experience and the location rather than the food.

Marine Life at the Ithaa Underwater Restaurant

The most commonly-sighted creatures from the underwater restaurant are the Giant Moray Eel, Stingray and a wide variety of reef-dwelling fish. The restaurant actually feeds the fish close by the restaurant, so it’s no wonder there are always fish bumbling around.

Conrad Maldives

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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Conrad Maldives Resort

The Conrad Maldives, a member of the Conrad branch of the Hilton Group is definitely one of the Maldives’ premier resorts, if not the best one in the entire archipelago. The Conrad Maldives straddles two private islands in the Ari Atoll of the Maldives, some 30 minutes by seaplane from the international airport at Male. The hotel offers the utmost in luxury to the discerning Maldives traveller.

Conrad Maldives Features

As you might expect, the islands on which the Conrad Maldives is located are some of the most beautiful islands in the world, fringed by perfect white sand and swaying palm trees. The scuba diving close to the resort is some of the best in the world and the dive centre at Conrad Maldives is equipped with the best dive equipment available and the highest trained diving professionals and instructors. The hotel also offers a variety of top-class restaurants, a complete spa, fitness centre, sailing, windsurfing and canoeing.

Conrad Maldives Spa

Conrad Maldives Accommodation

Conrad Maldives has a total of 150 guest rooms, including 50 water villas, 21 spa water villas and 79 beach villas. All of the accommodations offer the ultimate in comfort, luxury and amazing views. All the villas are spacious and airy with a clean, stylish feel to them that inspires total relaxation, romance and rest. Conrad Maldives is the perfect place to get away from it all and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones.

Praise for Conrad Maldives

Conrad Maldives has been given more awards than you can probably imagine. In fact, the Conrad chain is probably one of the most prized hotel chains in the world. In particular, Conrad Maldives has been bestowed the following accolades: Best Spa Hotel in Asia 2008 by Smart Travel Asia, Hideaway of the Year 2008 by Hideaway Magazine and the Best Wine List in the World 2008 by Wine Spectator Magazine. A visit to Conrad Maldives will leave you certain that there will be more prizes to come for this magnificent hotel.

Dining at Conrad Maldives

Conrad Maldives offers a great selection of gastronomic experiences. Perhaps the most famous is the hotel’s unique underwater restaurant – the only one of its kind in the world. Imagine sipping champagne and chowing on lobster as a huge Manta Ray glides overhead. It’s very much like how dining in a aquarium might be, but this is under the ocean! Space is limited at the Ithaa Restaurant, so book in advance. Other restaurant experiences include the Sunset Bar and Grill, the Atoll Market complete with eight specialist kitchens spotlighting cuisines from around the world, the Koko Grill and the Wine Cellar, an amazing restaurant proud to be the winner of the Best Wine List in the World. Wherever you choose to eat or drink in the Conrad Maldives, you will not be disappointed.

Conrad Maldives Ithaa Underwater Restaurant

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