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The Maldives has been honoured with three distinguished nominations at the World Culinary Awards 2025, recognising the nation’s growing stature on the global gastronomic stage. These nominations highlight the country’s rich culinary heritage and its vibrant capital city, Malé, as a destination for exceptional food experiences.
The nominations are as follows:
- World’s Best Destination for Heritage Cuisine 2025
- Indian Ocean’s Best Culinary Destination 2025
- Indian Ocean’s Best Culinary City Destination 2025 (for Malé)
The World Culinary Awards serves as the leading international initiative to acknowledge and reward excellence in the culinary industry. Winners are selected through a transparent voting process that includes input from professionals, industry experts, and global consumers.
Voting is now open and will continue until 15 August 2025.
These accolades recognise the Maldives not only as a destination for luxury and leisure but also for its deeply rooted food culture, which combines traditional recipes passed down through generations with modern culinary innovation.
About the Nominations:
- World’s Best Destination for Heritage Cuisine 2025Recognising the Maldives’ unique and time-honoured culinary traditions that have been carefully preserved across generations.
- Indian Ocean’s Best Culinary Destination 2025Acknowledging the Maldives’ diverse culinary offerings, from freshly caught seafood to flavourful island dishes that define the region’s identity.
- Indian Ocean’s Best Culinary City Destination 2025 (Malé)Honouring the capital city’s dynamic food scene, where local eateries, cafés, and markets offer an authentic taste of Maldivian cuisine.
The MMPRC invites all Maldivians, industry partners, and international supporters to vote and help secure these prestigious titles for the Maldives.
Voting is open until 15 August 2025.To cast your vote, visit the official World Culinary Awards website.
