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Forget four walls and fancy fit outs, fine dining has broken free of the restaurant and run wild. From the sand dunes of the Dubai desert to the ocean floor in the Maldives, here\u2019s Expedia\u2019s Listopedia of the world\u2019s most unusual dining experiences.<\/p>\n

Under the Sea \u2013\u00a0Ithaa, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives<\/h2>\n

Just like the song goes, the world\u2019s first underwater restaurant sits \u201cdown where its wetter\u201d, five metres below sea level to be precise. The domed frame of Ithaa at the Conrad Maldives Rangali<\/a> is completely see through, so you can watch the sea life swim past while you indulge in a four course lunch or a six course dinner. Modern European cuisine is painstakingly brought down to your table, where you\u2019ll be so distracted by giant manta rays and clusters of clown fish that you\u2019ll probably miss your mouth with the fork a few times. The restaurant was originally shipped over from Singapore and sunk with 80 tonnes of sand \u2013\u00a0to this day it\u2019s an impressive feat of engineering that requires daily cleaning by a team of scuba divers.<\/p>\n

Under the Stars \u2013 Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa<\/h2>\n

After a day driving around the wilds of South Africa, the last thing you\u2019ll feel like doing is being tucked up inside. The wilderness of South Africa is literally on your doorstep at Londolozi<\/a>, where there are no fences between you and the roaming animals. Don\u2019t worry, the staff won\u2019t let a baboon burst in on your boma \u2013\u00a0the traditional wooden enclosures are the setting for a dinner under the stars. The circular space is filled with tables set for two, with hurricane lamps and tiki flames providing just enough light for you to enjoy your flame grilled steak without taking away from the plethora of stars laid out in the sky.<\/p>\n

Sit under the sails \u2013 Bennelong, Sydney, Australia<\/h2>\n

We\u2019re not talking about supper on a sail boat. The sails of the Sydney Opera House are the dramatic setting for Bennelong Restaurant<\/a>. One of Sydney\u2019s finest dining establishments, Bennelong has a reputation for food as fine as its five star view. Request a table right up against the glass as you work through a menu showcasing the best of Australian produce. The Opera House-inspired pavlova is a must for dessert.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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