The Standard, Huruvalhi Island

Anywhere else, the off-beat vibe could distract you from your destination. Not at The Standard. There’s still a real sense of place here thanks to the focus on local eats; at the one-of-a-kind venue, Guduguda, you’ll be taken on a journey of Maldivian tastes as you sit on cushions around a traditional low table either inside or out in the open. Eating flavour- and spice-loaded curries with your hands to the soundtrack of the waves is one for the memory bank. If it’s the typically tropical island evening with your toes in the sand evening you’re after, then BBQ Shak post sundown is for you.

The main hub for meals is Kula, a cool and breezy hangout that’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the week. The tones are pastel pinks meet tropical greens and the meals are served buffet style. Another all-day spot for all three meals is Joos Café, the poolside venue that is uber casual. The atmosphere is lively here as many of the dishes are cooked in the large open kitchen. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, you can go for something a little more local at Guduguda, The Standard’s celebration of Maldivian tastes. We love the fact that you sit on cushions at low tables – as is the tradition here. The cuisine at Guduguda includes spiced rice, seafood and coconut milk curries. Another fun and social dinner spot is BBQ Shak which is open on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The communal tables are set out on the sand and seafood and meat dishes are cooked right in front of you. There’s also the lounge-like Todis Bar, where cocktails are served side by side with bar snacks, and Beru Bar which is just for adults. Beru is located out above the water and has that incredible glass dance floor.

At Guduguda, we love the fact that you sit on cushions at low tables – as is the tradition here.

Kula — The main hub for meals is Kula, a cool and breezy hangout that’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, served buffet style. Joos Café — The poolside venue that is uber casual with many dishes cooked in the large open kitchen. Guduguda — The Standard’s celebration of Maldivian tastes. The cuisine at Guduguda includes spiced rice, seafood and coconut milk curries. BBQ Shak — A fun and social dinner spot where communal tables are set out on the sand and seafood and meat dishes are cooked right in front of you. Todis Bar — Where cocktails are served alongside bar snacks in a lounge-like setting. Beru Bar — Beru, the adult-only bar is located out above the water and has an incredible see-through dance floor.