Experience-led travel continues to gain momentum amongst luxury travellers, with guests increasingly seeking immersive, personalised experiences that reflect their individual interests.  Embracing this growing demand for experiential programming, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is reimagining global dining with their lates offering, Around the World in 8 Courses - a new weekly culinary journey that transforms dinner into an exploration of the resort's world class dining destinations. Designed for discerning gourmands, the new dining experience features a specially curated menu of globally inspired dishes, allowing guests to travel across continents without  ever leaving the resort.  

Hosted as a sophisticated roaming dinner party, the experience invites guests to progress course by  course through select restaurants on property - including Café Umi, Fish Market, The Lighthouse, and  the exclusive Dining by Design private dining concept on the Lighthouse Beach - creating a multi sensory evening that celebrates the diversity of on-island cuisine, while showcasing the resort’s  breathtaking venues.  

The culinary journey begins with a selection of amuse-bouches at Café Umi, where guests will be treated  to delectable delights including Spanner Crab & Ikura, featuring yuzu gel, avocado purée, nori crisp and  gold leaf, alongside Japanese Hamachi & Oscietra Caviar complemented by a ponzu gel and shiso. The  experience continues with a choice of refined appetisers at Fish Market, including a fragrant Maldivian  Lobster Laksa, where local lobster and pan-seared scallops are paired with aromatic coconut broth, rice  noodles, kaffir lime and Thai basil, and a vibrant Mud Crab & Green Mango Salad, which balances sweet  Sri Lankan mud crab with pomelo, coconut and chilli-lime dressing. For the main course, guests will continue to The Lighthouse, the resort’s signature award-winning restaurant, where they will sample a  perfectly prepared Wagyu Striploin, served with truffle mashed potato, confit shallots, garlic asparagus, Jerusalem artichoke chips and red wine jus, and Charred Spanish Octopus on a bed of saffron risotto,  with piquillo pepper purée and chorizo oil.  

Last but not least, the evening concludes on the Lighthouse Beach with desserts from the resort’s Dining  by Design private dining menu, where those with a sweet tooth will delight in a Champagne & Green Apple, featuring champagne foam and compressed apple, and a decadent Coconut & Madagascar Vanilla Sphere, filled with Madagascar vanilla mousse, coconut crémeux, passion fruit and mango  pandan chocolates. To celebrate the completion of their culinary voyage, guests will be invited to Sunset  Bar to enjoy a complimentary cocktail or mocktail, providing a memorable finale against the spectacular  Maldivian sunset. 

With Around the World in 8 Courses, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort redefines destination dining, transforming a traditional dinner into a journey of exploration, storytelling, and connection. Whether discovering new flavours, experiencing the distinct character of each venue, or  savouring a shared experience with fellow travellers, guests are invited to embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure that spans continents without ever leaving the island.  

Around the World in 8 Courses Dining Experience starts at USD $350++ per guest for the menu, with  beverages available for purchase in addition.  

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