Indian Ocean's Best Culinary City Destination 2025

From unique dining venues with spectacular ocean views to unforgettable sunsets and the freshest seafood straight from the ocean, the Maldives is rapidly gaining global recognition for its outstanding culinary scene.This year, our destination has been proudly nominated for Indian Ocean’s Best Culinary Destination at the World Culinary Awards 2025—a prestigious platform that unites top culinary professionals, tourism leaders, and international media to honour excellence in gastronomy and travel. For the first time, we have a global stage to celebrate our extraordinary dining experiences—whether it’s overwater restaurants, underwater venues where guests dine alongside glowing plankton and sea jellies, or beachside tables under the stars.

We warmly invite you to cast your vote and support the Maldives in this distinguished category. Help us bring this well-deserved recognition home by voting before August 15, 2025