The search for the elusive gastronomical heaven appears to be over: the spectacular 5.8 dazzles and delights diners with a multi-course tasting extravaganza, garnished with a state-of-the-art location. 5.8 is as much a fine dining culinary delight as it is an extraordinary design masterpiece – paired, you can sate your appetite and dive into the pleasure of having a view that but a few restaurants in the world afford. The space inside 5.8 has been designed for intimate conversations, accommodating no more than 10 couples. The restaurant is open for lunch (two sittings: 12.00, 14.00) and dinner (one sitting: 18.00).

The contemporary Kashibo Restaurant (kashibo is Dhivehi for sea urchin) hits the spot with a picture-perfect setting and a divine dining menu in equal measure. Indulge in highlights of Asian street food and pamper your palete with everything you love about Chinese, Thai, Indonesian and Vietnamese cuisine, among other, and enjoy a range of seafood staples and vegetarian dishes. An Asian cocktail menu of world-class standard will be vying for your attention with the unmissable shochu cocktails that you can sip on while reclining in the shade during the day’s hottest hours or when the night falls and lights illuminate the ocean and reef sharks and rays make an appearance. From its staggering sea view by day to the romantic flickering of candlelight by night, Kashibo’s atmosphere is the perfect pairing to its extensive selection of aromas from around Asia. Kashibo Bar serves an extensive drinks menu and is a triple treat: a bountiful selection of cocktails inspired by Asian flavours and freshness, a wine cellar and intimate indoor and outdoor seating for you to enjoy Kashibo at your favourite time of the day.

The tantalising aromas. The sizzling of the food. The atmosphere. Canneli will impress you with all of these, and spice things up with themed evening, allowing you to sample various international cuisine during your stay. The restaurant is a melting pot of flavours and people, creating a contemporary and relaxed dining experience. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all culinary occasions where one can take delight in mouth-watering creations prepared with only the finest of ingredients. Canneli, which stands for ‘yellowfin tuna’ in Dhivehi, has both indoor and outdoor seating options, the latter being especially charming at breakfast when occasional dolphins may pass by in the distance.

This romantic, ocean-side hideaway is perfect for intimate pre-dinner rendezvous, made complete by sipping on a glass of champagne and savouring the luscious canapés and petit fours. Adding allure are captivating views of Dream Island – Hurawalhi’s private sandbank that pierces the ocean’s blue and creates a beautiful, if not a surreal sight.

From live entertainment to an extensive menu of wines, cocktails, shishas and snacks, this is the realization of perfection. Add to the mix an infinity pool, and beach just steps away, and it becomes clear why you are bound to return to Coco every day.

For the most carefree, predictable and hassle-free holiday, a generous all-inclusive plan is available at Hurawalhi. With everything you need to enjoy a fabulous, unforgettable and convenient retreat, the resort’s all-inclusive package is the most popular and best value for money plan.

Prodivers provides regularly scheduled guided diving and snorkeling trips, equipment and accessory sales, rental and repair, and a complete PADI 5 Star training centre. A hyperbaric chamber is located nearby at Kuredu Island Resort. Hurawalhi’s location smack bang in the middle of Lhaviyani Atoll’s top dive sites means that divers get to experience vivid coral reefs with dazzling schools of fish on display, and have close personal encounters with sea turtles. Friendly reef sharks can be seen cruising the waters around Hurawalhi and, if lucky, the conditions can throw in a dozen or so manta rays. Useful Information ASEYKARA II: All dives are conducted from a custom-designed, dive dhoni, outfitted with full safety and navigation equipment.

Offering understanding of the Maldives’ coral reefs, and insights into Hurawalhi’s research and conservation efforts. Led by a resident marine biologist and run in close cooperation with Prodivers Maldives, Hurawalhi Marine Biology Center is there to share our passion for the ocean with you, and to further study the unique marine environment of which Hurawalhi is a part. Beneath the soothing swaying of palm trees and steps away from some of the world’s most biodiverse natural terrain, there could hardly be a better place to stimulate your curiosity and wonder of the ocean. The bustling underwater metropolis that awaits below the water surface around Hurawalhi is certainly well worth a visit. Lhaviyani Atoll is made up of a number of narrow and shallow channels that funnel the nutrient-rich water directly into Hurawalhi’s proximity, resulting in an incredible amount and variety of marine life. The island sits between two such channels and as a result is home to an abundance of sea life. Currents, abundant sun and clear water provide aquarium-like conditions for over 2,000 species of fish and more than 200 species of coral. Crustacea and invertebrates are aplenty in the Maldives too. It becomes apparent that magic lies in wait around every corner; Hurawalhi offers unforgettable experiences with the ocean’s toughest survivors – sea turtles, dolphins are known to throw dazzling performances, and guests can come up close and personal with Hurawalhi’s majestic manta rays and reef sharks.