About Kalhibih Drinks
By combining creativity with hospitality expertise, Kalhibih Drinks seeks to push the boundaries of mixology while creating memorable experiences for customers
The Kalhibih Drinks Story
Kalhibih Drinks was created with a simple idea: to redefine how people experience beverages.
In a world where cocktails are often associated with alcohol, Kalhibih Drinks focuses on developing sophisticated 0% cocktails that deliver the same creativity, complexity, and presentation found in professional mixology.
The concept began as a passion for beverage craftsmanship and has grown into a place where guests can explore new flavors, enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere, and discover the art of alcohol-free mixology.
Kalhibih Drinks aims to bring a fresh perspective to hospitality by showing that creativity and flavor do not depend on alcohol.
The Founder – Ali Hamdan
Kalhibih Drinks was founded by Ali Hamdan, a Maldivian hospitality professional with over 16 years of experience in luxury resorts and beverage operations.
Throughout his career, he has worked with internationally recognized resorts including:
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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
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Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa
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Shangri-La Resort & Spa
Ali is known for his dedication to beverage craft and his passion for developing creative drink concepts.
He is also the first Maldivian certified by the International Bartenders Association (IBA) and has won several mixology competitions, including the Masters Macallan Maldives title in 2024.
Hospitality & Guest Experience – Charline Irminger
Kalhibih Drinks is supported by a strong background in hospitality and guest experience.
Charline Irminger brings experience from luxury resorts including Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Siyam World, Amilla Maldives and Finolhu. Her work in front office operations and guest services has focused on creating smooth, welcoming experiences for guests and supporting hospitality teams in delivering high service standards.
Together with the mixology expertise behind Kalhibih Drinks, this hospitality experience helps shape the overall atmosphere of the brand — combining creative beverages with attentive service and a welcoming environment.
What makes us different
Kalhibih Drinks is not a typical bar or café. Our concept is built around modern alcohol-free mixology, creating sophisticated beverages that deliver the creativity, complexity, and experience of a cocktail without the alcohol.
Each drink is carefully crafted using fresh ingredients, house-made syrups, botanicals, flavor layering techniques, and thoughtful
garnishes.
Our goal is to offer an elevated drinking experience that is both exciting and inclusive, allowing customers to enjoy premium mixology in a completely alcohol-free environment. This approach reflects a growing global movement toward mindful drinking, innovative beverage culture, and alcohol-free social experiences.
Photography Credits
Photography featured throughout this website is courtesy of:
Ehmed Ishern (https://www.instagram.com/ishern.photography/)
Soekarno Omar (https://www.instagram.com/mr.soekomar/)
Raiz Riyaz (https://www.instagram.com/raiz.riyaz/)