While the Maldives are known for their natural underwater beauties, they are also home to several amazing underwater structures. The archipelago is the ultimate hotspot of World’s- First-Underwater…you can complete the sentence with spa, nightclub, restaurant, bedroom, villa…
Maldives resorts have developed almost all underwater structures we could dream of.
The past 10 years, Maldives resorts have developed almost all kind of underwater structures we could have ever imagined : several underwater restaurants, a luxury spa, a night-club, a bedroom, a super luxury villa, a bar…The list gets bigger by the time.
Let’s go downstairs,
at several meters beneath the sea,
to visit 8 Amazing underwater structures in Maldives
Photo courtesy Anantara Kihavah
Nowhere else than in Maldives you will find such a large concentration of underwater structures.
The first was PEARL, the underwater Spa at Huvafen Fushi back in 2004
The first Maldives underwater structure was PEARL, a Spa
The first underwater structure was PEARL, the Spa at Huvafen Fushi, built in 2004, followed by ITHAA, the underwater restaurant at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, in 2005.
Since then, it hasn’t stopped.
Sometimes, for special events, these places are also totally transformed into ephemeral venues, like here at Niyama Private Islands when SUBSIX, the underwater restaurant, was turned into a temporary Art exhibition.
The Maldives are the ultimate hotspot of World’s first Underwater structures and Events
The World’s First Underwater Resort-based Art Exhibition at SUBSIX
Some resorts have organized underwater Wedding proposals like here at M6m restaurant at OZEN at Maadhoo
An underwater board meeting at 5.8 underwater restaurant
Underwater Yoga Session at 5.8
Today, the Maldives are the ultimate hotspot of World’s first Underwater structures
Besides their dazzling appearances, many of these underwater places were, at time of construction, the first of their kind on the all planet !
It is unbelievable for such a small place like Maldives.
Today, the Maldives are the ultimate hotspot of World’s first Underwater…you can complete the sentence with spa, nightclub, restaurant and Hotel Suite.
Come, let’s go down under…
8 Amazing Underwater Structures in Maldives. Summary
- PEARL Underwater Spa at Huvafen Fushi
- ITHAA Underwater restaurant at conrad maldives rangali island
- The MURAKA Underwater Residence At Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
- M6m Underwater Restaurant at OZEN at Maadhoo
- 5.8 Underwater Restaurant at Hurawalhi
- SUBSIX Underwater Bar Restaurant & Nightclub at niyama maldives
- SEA Underwater Restaurant & Wine Cellar at anantara kihavah
- H2O Underwater Restaurant at YOU & ME by Cocoon
Pearl
Pearl Underwater Spa at Huvafen Fushi
Depth : 8 metres / 26 feet
PEARL is the first and only underwater Spa in the world.
Timeless and fabulous, PEARL is located at 8 meters depth under the lagoon with a panoramic view of a gigantic natural aquarium.
This underwater Wonder has 2 underwater rooms.
Besides being visually breathtaking, Pearl Spa offers an exhaustive choice of traditional and innovative massages and holistic treatments.
PEARL Underwater Ritual starting price ( exc. taxes )
From USD 285 for a 60 mins massage.
Ithaa
Ithaa Underwater restaurant at conrad maldives rangali island
Depth : 5 metres / 16.5 feet
ITHAA is the world’s first undersea restaurant.
At Ithaa, guests dine under a ceiling made of transparent acrylic that offers panoramic 180-degree views where schools of rainbow-coloured, tropical fish and sharks glide overhead.
The intimate restaurant, whose name means “mother-of-pearl” in the local Dhivehi language, seats only 14 people and serves contemporary European cuisine.
ITHAA Underwater Restaurant starting prices (exc. taxes )
From 240 USD per person for a 4-course Lunch.
From 390 USD for a 6-course Dinner menu
In 2011, to celebrate its opening, Ithaa was temporarily transformed into an underwater bedroom suite for two, complete with a private champagne dinner and breakfast in bed.
The MURAKA
The MURAKA Underwater Residence At Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Depth : 5 metres / 16.5 feet
The Muraka is the World’s underwater Hotel Residence
Opened in November 2018 at Conrad Rangali Maldives Island, the Muraka consists of 2 levels located above and below the sea.
The immense structure covers 652 sq.m plus the upper Decks and can welcome up to 9 guests.
The lower level, submerged at 5 meters below the surface on the sea floor, features a king size bedroom, a living area, a beautiful bathroom and is connected by a spiral staircase to the upper level, where guests will find beautifully-appointed accommodations equipped with additional bed- and bathrooms, a living room, kitchen and bar, as well as a relaxation deck with an infinity pool, and more.
THE MURAKA Underwater Hotel Suite starting prices ( exc. taxes )
From 50 000 USD per night. For up to 9 guests.
M6m
M6m Underwater Restaurant at OZEN at Maadhoo
Depth : 6 metres / 20 feet
M6m is the first underwater restaurant that is included in an All Inclusive Plan
Located at 6 metres under the Blue lagoon, M6m (acronym for Minus Six Meters) is open for lunch and dinner and serves some of the finest Modern Seafood cuisine in an absolutely mesmeric underwater space.
Tables are elegantly displayed around the semi circled panoramic windows and are made for 2 persons only,
Anybody staying at OZEN more than 4 nights will be able to dine underwater, at NO extra charge.
M6m Underwater Restaurant starting prices ( exc. taxes )
For in-house guests :
From 190 USD per person for a 5-course Menu.( Including Beverages as per the All INC. plan )
For guests who are not staying at the resort :
From 300 USD per person for a 5-course Menu.( Excl. beverages . Rate includes transfers to and from the resort / airport )
5.8
5.8 Underwater Restaurant at Hurawalhi
Depth : 5.8 metres / 20 feet
5.8 is the World’s largest all-glass undersea restaurant
The restaurant has panoramic views from the dome shaped restaurant entirely made with glass walls and ceiling offering a almost 360 views on the lagoon and hundreds of sea creatures. The space for no more than 10 couples and has a barefoot policy.
Besides serving some of the finest cuisine in Maldives, 5.8 can also be transformed for various events such as Wedding, Meetings or Yoga sessions & Meditation.
5.8 Underwater Restaurant starting prices (exc. taxes )
From 225 USD per person for a 5-course Lunch.
From 280 USD for a 7-course Dinner menu
SUBSIX
SUBSIX Underwater Bar Restaurant & nightclub at niyama maldives
Depth : 6 metres / 20 feet
SUBSIX is the World’s First Underwater Nightclub
Subsix was originally opened as a nightclub in 2012 and got revamped in 2014 to become a bar restaurant as well.
The first underwater clubbing spot in the world is located nearly 20 feet ( 6 meters ) is now an underwater playground opened for lunches, special events and parties.
Guests reach Subsix via speedboat, skipping over the reef to its 500-metre offshore location from Niyama main island. Subsix serves a delightful cuisine in a visually outstanding decor inspired and designed around the sea theme.
SUBSIX Underwater Restaurant and Bar starting prices (exc. taxes )
From 200 USD per person for a 3-course menu ( inc. 1 alcoholic drink ).
Beverages start at 14 USD for a cocktail or a glass of wine or 24 USD for a glass of Champagne
SEA
SEA Underwater Restaurant & Wine Cellar at anantara kihavah
Depth : 6 metres / 20 feet
Sea is part of an unique gastronomic concept made of 4 distinct restaurants, bars and sky observatory, located at the edge of Anantara Kihavah’s reef.
Besides being one of the best gastronomic restaurant in the Maldives, Sea is also a Wine Cellar dotted with 275 labels from 15 countries including exceptional vintage bottles and rare wines.
Designers have pushed the underwater experience further by setting up a mirror game everywhere ( on the ceiling, the columns and the walls ) to offer the sensation of being in the sea among fishes.
The restaurant primary view windows are only 1 meter away from a more than 50 meter deep channel giving the opportunity to observe a dazzling amount of fishes.
SEA Underwater Restaurant starting prices (exc. taxes )
From 245 USD per person for a 4-course Lunch menu.
From 295 USD per person for a 4-course Dinner menu.
From 345 USD for a 7-course menu.
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H2O
H2O UNDERWATER RESTAURANT AT YOU & ME BY COCOON
Depth : 6 metres / 20 feet
H2O Underwater restaurant is the latest of all.
Opened in 2018, the fine dining underwater restaurant can welcome up to 20 guests.
Located at 100 metres away from the Adult only Island Resort, H2O is located on the island far house reefs.
Guest can enjoy Lunch and Dinners around special set menus.
H2O Underwater Restaurant starting prices (exc. taxes )
From 190 USD per person for a 4-course lunch menu.
From 280 USD per person for a 5-course Dinner menu.
all prices are indicative and subject to change
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