Inside the underground Wine Cellar at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

The Maldives might bring to mind an endless ocean, soft sand, and secluded overwater villas. Yet at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort, something unexpected is tucked away beneath the surface—the underground Wine Cellar. It is the first wine venue of its caliber in the Maldives, where exclusive tastings unfold among thousands of bottles from around the world, turning into a full-fledged gastronomic journey.

Set about two meters underground, the space maintains ideal temperature and humidity—just like the great wine vaults of the world. It is more than a storage room; it’s a setting designed for serving wine well. Soft lighting, wooden racks, a thoughtful layout—tastings here feel less like a meal and more like an occasion.

The cellar holds more than 15,000 bottles from across the globe, from France and Italy to Australia and the United States. The selection spans familiar varietals and rare finds alike.

What matters most is that guests aren’t simply poured a glass—they’re guided to understand it. Tastings at the Wine Cellar are paired with refined dishes created specifically by the resort’s chefs. Each pour arrives with a carefully chosen bite that highlights the wine and brings the flavors into harmony.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has long been known for ideas that break the mold. This is where the world’s first undersea restaurant, Ithaa, appeared, alongside the underwater residence The Muraka. The wine cellar extends that mindset, weaving nature, technology, and gastronomy into a single experience.

The Maldives are no longer only about beaches and diving; they’re drawing true gourmets as well. The Wine Cellar appeals not just to vacationers, but to people who value wine and want to discover new tastes.

For now, the Wine Cellar remains a unique spot to sample rare bottles amid tropical surroundings. It’s a reminder that time in the Maldives can be not only beautiful, but genuinely flavorful.