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    Hadaba

    Emboodhoo Lagoon, Kaafu Atoll, Male

    Restaurant in Male, Maldives

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    Price

    $100–150per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    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.

    About Hadaba

    Middle Eastern Dining at SO/ Maldives

    Hadaba is a named restaurant at SO/ Maldives in Emboodhoo Lagoon, Kaafu Atoll. It occupies the coastal tip of the resort across two floors, connected by a sculptural staircase. The official description places the surrounding Maldivian water at the centre of the setting, while the restaurant's name refers to an Egyptian neighbourhood.

    This is the resort's Middle Eastern dining venue, distinct from its other restaurants and bars. Its culinary inspiration reaches across the Levant and from the Arabian Gulf towards the Mediterranean rather than presenting a general international buffet.

    Breads, Mezza and Vegetable Dishes

    The restaurant overview highlights freshly baked laffa bread prepared on a custom saj, ceviche specials and slow-cooked lamb shawarma. The linked food menu adds a more detailed picture through mezza such as spicy potatoes, broad-bean falafel, grilled halloumi and lamb kibbeh. Menu availability should be confirmed for the intended visit.

    A separate vegetarian and vegan menu distinguishes plant-based dishes from those containing dairy. Examples include chickpea-and-tahini hummus, walnut-and-pepper muhammara and rice-filled vine leaves, alongside feta and halloumi preparations. The existence of that menu does not mean every vegetarian dish is vegan. Separate drinks and wine menus are also linked.

    Dress and Reservation Planning

    Hadaba's venue page identifies dinner service and a semi-formal dress code. Guests planning a meal should arrange it specifically with the resort dining team, particularly if they are not staying at SO/ Maldives and need to establish access or transfer arrangements.

    A room booking or generic website booking widget should not be taken as a confirmed Hadaba table. Ask about the current menu and any ingredient restrictions before arrival. The restaurant-specific interior photograph selected here shows its curved seating and red lattice feature, rather than unrelated villa or beach imagery.

    World Culinary Awards recognition

    Hadaba is the 2026 winner in Maldives' Best Hotel Restaurant 2026. These category awards are distinct from Michelin stars or an inspection-based numerical restaurant score.

    The published voting rules distinguish public voters from verified industry voters, whose votes carry twice the weight. The award identifies a category winner rather than supplying a tasting score for every restaurant.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 6:30–10 PM · Tuesday: Closed
    Location
    SO/ Maldives, Emboodhoo Lagoon, Kaafu Atoll
    Website
    so-hotels.com/en/maldives/restaurants-and-bars/hadaba
    Phone
    +960 664-9100

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    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.

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    Vibe

    RomanticScenicSophisticated

    Best For

    Date NightCelebrationSpecial Occasion

    Experience

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    View

    Waterfront

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Modern
    Menu Format
    A la carte
    Drinks Focus
    Wine, Cocktails, Non alcoholic
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
    Opened
    2023

    Signature Dishes

    • freshly-baked Laffa bread on custom Saj
    • slow-cooked Lamb Shawarma
    • daily ceviche specials
    • Black Angus beef kofta
    • Quail skewer
    • Spiced lamb ribs
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    Getting there
    SO/ Maldives, Emboodhoo Lagoon, Kaafu Atoll

    Planning details

    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

    Location

    SO/ Maldives, Emboodhoo Lagoon, Kaafu Atoll · Directions

    +960 664-9100

    so-hotels.com/en/maldives/restaurants-and-bars/hadaba

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is Hadaba?

    At SO/ Maldives, Emboodhoo Lagoon, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives.

    Does Hadaba publish vegetarian options?

    Yes. Its official page links a separate vegetarian and vegan menu.

    What is the dress code?

    The restaurant specifies semi-formal attire.