Maldives · Religion & Community

Zabihah

A crowd-sourced directory of halal restaurants, butchers, and grocery stores - most useful for Maldivians and residents traveling abroad, since halal food is already the standard at home.

What it helps with

Halal food abroadRestaurant map.
Places near youBy location.
User reviewsCommunity.

About Zabihah

Zabihah is a long-running, user-contributed directory listing halal-certified or halal-friendly restaurants, butchers, and grocery stores worldwide. Since halal food is the default across the Maldives itself, the app's main practical value for Maldivian users is finding reliable halal options while traveling to countries where it isn't automatically the norm.

Key Features

Halal Restaurant Search: Find nearby halal-certified or halal-friendly restaurants by location.
User Reviews: Community ratings and comments on listed venues.
Filterable Categories: Search specifically for restaurants, butchers, or grocery stores.
Global Coverage: Most useful when traveling outside the Maldives to countries with a mixed halal/non-halal food scene.

How to Get Started

Open the Zabihah website or app and search your current or destination city.
Filter results by restaurant, butcher, or grocery store as needed.
Check user reviews and certification notes before visiting.
Contribute a new listing yourself if a halal venue isn't listed yet.

Before you use it

Limits: In a Muslim-majority country almost all food is halal, so the app is useful mainly when travelling abroad.
Good to know: Listings are added by users and some are outdated, so call the restaurant before going.

Foreign card OK English available

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Zabihah work with a foreign bank card in Maldives?: Yes - Zabihah accepts foreign-issued cards in Maldives.
Is Zabihah available in English?: Yes, Zabihah has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Zabihah?: No, an international phone number generally works for Zabihah.
Do I need local ID or residency for Zabihah?: No, Zabihah doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Zabihah?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does Zabihah cost?: Free