The Maldives is unveiling its second underwater restaurant, 5.8, next November at the 5-star Hurawalhi Island Resort in Lhaviyani Atoll. Positioned 5.8 meters below the surface, it seats up to 16 guests in a transparent domed space offering breathtaking, unobstructed seabed views for an unforgettable dining experience. While Ithaa Undersea at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island pioneered this concept in 2005 with space for just 14 diners, 5.8 claims the title of the world's largest. The same aquarium design experts crafted both venues.
Access this oceanic gem via a pier-side hut and spiral staircase descent. Menus will showcase creations by acclaimed New Zealand chef Shannon Batten, known for serving heads of state, royalty, and celebrities. Prices are forthcoming, but such exclusivity suggests premium rates befitting the setting.
