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HDC orders closure of Riveli Restaurant in Hulhumalé over MVR 5 million in unpaid rent

HDC terminated its commercial agreement with Solaris Hospitality Private Limited, operator of Riveli Beach Club & Restaurant in Hulhumalé, citing approximately MVR 5 million in unpaid rent and unfulfilled CSR commitments. The termination took effect on Monday, 2 November, returning the land at Ruggandu 1 to HDC's control.

Latest Ordered to vacate Riveli Restaurant in Hulhumalé over unpaid rent The Edition, 2 Nov, 21:22

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  1. Mon 2 Nov
    The lease agreement for the land operating Riveli Beach Club and Restaurant was terminated and HDC took custody of the land.Hulhumalé 2 Nov only The Edition Due to long-overdue rent payable to HDC, the lease agreement for the land operating the famous Riveli Beach Club and Restaurant in Hulhumalé was terminated today, and instructions were issued not to conduct any business at the venue.

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  • Therefore, we inform that following the decision to repossess this land starting today, Solaris Hospitality Private Limited will not be able to conduct any type of commercial transaction or provide any service at Lot No. 10877 of Hulhumalé

    HDC statement The Edition Open the report (The Edition)

  • None of the required CSR initiatives have been carried out either. Even when letters were sent under the agreement, only a portion of the rent was paid. From the beginning, rent has not been paid regularly.

    An official from HDC The Edition Open the report (The Edition)

  • We also assure that this corporation makes such decisions after providing the broadest possible opportunity to businesses established in Hulhumalé to provide services to the public.

    HDC The Edition Open the report (The Edition)

  • This corporation's objective is to always facilitate the most favorable opportunities possible for businesses operating in Hulhumalé.

    HDC The Edition Open the report (The Edition)

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HDC orders closure of Riveli Restaurant in Hulhumalé over MVR 5 million in unpaid rent

approximately MVR 5 million Outstanding rent owed by Solaris Hospitality to HDC
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  1. The Standard 2 Nov, 19:04 · first report
  2. The Edition 2 Nov, 21:22 · 2 h 18 min later
2 Nov, 19:042 Nov, 21:22

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  • Outstanding rent owed by Solaris Hospitality to HDC as of 2 November 2026 approximately MVR 5 million The Standard An HDC official told Mihaaru that the company currently owes approximately MVR 5 million in outstanding rent, with payments having been irregular since the beginning of the agreement.

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  • The lease agreement for the land operating Riveli Beach Club and Restaurant was terminated and HDC took custody of the land. 2 Nov The Edition Due to long-overdue rent payable to HDC, the lease agreement for the land operating the famous Riveli Beach Club and Restaurant in Hulhumalé was terminated today, and instructions were issued not to conduct any business at the venue.

    Word for word from The Edition. Open the report

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  • approximately MVR 5 million Outstanding rent owed by Solaris Hospitality to HDC The Standard An HDC official told Mihaaru that the company currently owes approximately MVR 5 million in outstanding rent, with payments having been irregular since the beginning of the agreement.

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