Popular Underwater Restaurants in the World
Aug 04
Several restaurants in the world offer amazing views of the sea or mountains. Those are all beautiful. However, if you want something unique and extraordinary, then you should consider dining in an underwater restaurant. It is not every day you manage to experience the magnificent beauty of the deep ocean with so much clarity at your own leisure. They have become a phenomenon allowing people to dine and drink with a view out of this world. Below is a list of them.
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant
Its the first all-glass only undersea restaurant in the world. It is located in the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island at an incredible 5 metres below sea level. You will get a fantastic 180-degree panoramic view of the Indian Ocean as you eat. It is surrounded by stunning coral reefs that are the natural habitat for several marine species. You can enjoy mid-morning cocktails and four and seven-course meals for lunch and dinner, respectively. You will spend a vast amount of cash to enjoy the ambience of Ithaa, but it is all worth it and real value for your money.
Al Mahara
It is located inside the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Hotel, in Dubai, which is a seven-star hotel. The centrepiece of the lovely restaurant is the floor-to-ceiling aquarium with more than forty different species of fish. There are various private dining spots available for different occasions designed with underwater themes, from the gold seats, beautiful coral-like lighting, and a wall that defines the blue-themed windows highlighting the aquarium.
5.8 Undersea
It is located at the luxurious Hurawalhi Island Resort at a stunning 5.8 metres below the seawater. It is an ideal spot for those seeking to dine while enjoying a fantastic view of extraordinary marine life. The enormous panoramic window allows you to view the Maldives coral reefs with marine species such as tuna fish, parrotfish, turtles, mantas, and sharks. You can also enjoy different types of seafood served at the restaurant. However, it accommodates only 16 guests at any given time for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
L’Oceanogràfic Submarino Restaurant
It is found at the heart of Oceanogràfic Park in Valencia, Spain. Although it is not inside an ocean, it sits at the centre of a large aquarium giving you a similar experience of deep blue! You can order different kinds of Spanish delicacies and other typical seafood dishes. You can also enjoy wine from the extensive list and dine while enjoying the view of different fish species; for example, sharks, clownfish, starfish and rays.
Subsix
Six metres underneath the Indian ocean, you will find the Subsix restaurant in the Maldives. It’s a world-class restaurant 500 metres from the shores of the Per Aquum Niyama Resort. If you are planning to visit the restaurant, you can only do so using a speedboat. Guests can enjoy a champagne breakfast, diverse seafood dishes, and evening cocktails. Surrounded by coral reefs, you can expect to see parrotfish, moray eels, sharks, and butterflyfish, among others.
The above underwater restaurants will give a lifetime experience that you will never forget!