- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with SO/
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineLevantine — Lebanese, Middle Eastern
- StyleFine Dining
- SettingSignature restaurant with endless ocean views
- DressSmart Casual
- ReservationRequired
About Hadaba
Discover the atmosphere and aromatic flavours of Arabian nights at Hadaba — SO/ Maldives' signature restaurant serving Levantine cuisine with endless ocean views. Authentic Middle Eastern hospitality, rich spices and carefully crafted mezze, grills and specialties. Fully inclusive for dinner on All-Inclusive plan (except supplement items).
Part of the dining roster at SO/, this levantine — lebanese, middle eastern restaurant runs a fine dining format · signature restaurant with endless ocean views setting. Dress code: smart casual.
Signature dishes
- Levantine Mezze
- Grills
- Middle Eastern Specialties
Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.
When the kitchen serves
- dinner
- À la Carte
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at SO/
The SO/ experience
SO/ Maldives is a private-island resort located on Emboodhoofinolhu in the Emboodhoo Lagoon, South Malé Atoll, operated under Accor's SO/ lifestyle-luxury brand. The island sits roughly 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, making it one of the more accessible resort destinations in the Maldives…
Getting there
SO/ is reached by speedboat (15) from Velana International Airport (MLE).
Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.
Questions about Hadaba
What cuisine does Hadaba serve?
Hadaba at SO/ serves Levantine — Lebanese, Middle Eastern in a fine dining format, set signature restaurant with endless ocean views. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Hadaba?
Yes — reservations are required at Hadaba, typically booked in-resort the day before. Resortlife can flag preferred slots to the resort before your arrival when you book the stay through us.Is there a dress code at Hadaba?
Hadaba operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.What are the must-try dishes at Hadaba?
Levantine Mezze, Grills, Middle Eastern Specialties. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.Is Hadaba included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at SO/ cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Hadaba sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
Reserve at Hadaba
Specialty restaurants at SO/ are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.