Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru restaurant Madi Hiyaa has been awarded as one of the World’s Most Beautiful Achievements at The Prix Versailles 2024 for its stunning architecture and design, recognizing it as one of the world’s most beautiful restaurants.
With Madi Hiyaa, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru earns its place among the Maldives’ most stunningly designed resorts.
About Madi Hiyaa
When I first introduced you to Madi Hiyaa at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, I shared my admiration for its breathtaking architecture—a structure shaped like a graceful ray, floating above the turquoise waters, and entirely crafted from bamboo.
Well, Madi Hiyaa has received the recognition it deserves: this architectural masterpiece has won the Prix Versailles 2024, earning its place as one of the world’s most beautiful restaurants.
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The Prix Versailles 2024 has recognized 16 restaurants worldwide for their exceptional architecture and design. These venues are a perfect fusion of culinary excellence and innovative design.
For Madi Hiyaa, it is not just about aesthetics but a celebration of nature and sustainability.
The extraordinary overwater restaurant, designed by Nomadic Resorts, pays homage to the Maldives’ marine life and highlights the potential of bamboo as an eco-friendly, renewable material.
Madi Hiyaa offers Japanese Yakitori dishes, cocktails at the bamboo bar, a swimming pool and overwater catamaran nets facing the sunset. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to immerse guests in the beauty of the Maldives.
Discover more about Madi Hiyaa design and architecture.
About the Prix Versailles
Held annually at UNESCO since 2015, the Prix Versailles is a prestigious series of architectural competitions celebrating the finest contemporary projects from around the globe.
The “World’s Most Beautiful” achievements are examples presented to the world, signs of exceptional architecture and design.
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