Our verdict
Hadaba is the Middle Eastern restaurant at SO/ Maldives in Emboodhoo Lagoon. Spread over two floors at the resort's coastal tip, it serves Levantine-inspired dishes, breads and mezza, with separate vegetarian and vegan menu information and a semi-formal dress code.
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The menu
What to order
- Freshly-baked Laffa bread on custom Saj
- Slow-cooked Lamb Shawarma
- Daily ceviche specials
- Black Angus beef kofta
- Quail skewer
- Spiced lamb ribs
Hadaba is the Middle Eastern restaurant at SO/ Maldives in Emboodhoo Lagoon. Spread over two floors at the resort's coastal tip, it serves Levantine-inspired dishes, breads and mezza, with separate vegetarian and vegan menu information and a semi-formal dress code.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
World Culinary Awards Maldives' Best Hotel Restaurant 2026
World Culinary Awards
Full recognition history (2 entries)
World Culinary Awards Maldives' Best Hotel Restaurant 2025 #1
World Culinary Awards
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Details
- Romantic
- Scenic
- Sophisticated
- Elegant
- Well Known
- Intimate
- Date Night
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- Group Dining
- Business Dinner
- Waterfront
- Panoramic View
- Design Destination
- Hotel Restaurant
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Waterfront
- A La Carte
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Non Alcoholic
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Options
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 6:30–10 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 6:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- 6:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 6:30–10 PM
- Saturday
- 6:30–10 PM
- Sunday
- 6:30–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .
Refined evening restaurant with a Middle Eastern "Arabian nights" feel, rich spices and mezze, semi-formal styling, and a sculptural two‑floor space framed by endless ocean views and the Maldivian water.
Around Hadaba
Hadaba is at SO/ Maldives, Emboodhoo Lagoon, Kaafu Atoll, Male, Maldives.
- Niva Velassaru Maldives, 3.1 miles
- 24 Degrees Restaurant, 3.2 miles
- Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, Maldives, 3.4 miles
- Athiri, 3.7 miles
- JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort, 3.7 miles
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 3 restaurants and 3 hotels in Male.
Booking
Reservations: Required. Contact Hadaba through its website and by phone at +960 664-9100.
Questions about Hadaba
- Where is Hadaba?
- Hadaba is at SO/ Maldives, Emboodhoo Lagoon, Kaafu Atoll, Male, Maldives.
- What recognition has Hadaba received?
- Hadaba is recognised by World Culinary Awards Maldives' Best Hotel Restaurant 2025 #1 and World Culinary Awards Maldives' Best Hotel Restaurant 2026.
- How do I book Hadaba?
- Reservations: Required. Contact Hadaba through its website and by phone at +960 664-9100.
- What else is near Hadaba?
- Nearby in Male: Niva Velassaru Maldives (3.1 miles), 24 Degrees Restaurant (3.2 miles) and Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, Maldives (3.4 miles).