Afrah Mohamed

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Final preparations are underway to host the Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards. The prestigious event will take place July 8 at Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, with hospitality leaders from across the region expected to attend to discover who among them has been voted the pinnacle of the travel industry. According to […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli has launched the Family Fun Offer to provide the whole family with an unforgettable experience this summer. Conveniently located just 20-minutes away from Velana International Airport by luxury catamaran, the resort offers one of the largest children’s clubs in the Maldives. The exclusive Family Fun Offer starts with a four night stay in […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A survey by Hurun Report Inc. shows the Maldives as the leading summer destination amongst luxury travellers from China. Hurun Report Inc. is a leading media group targeted at high-net-worth individuals in China and India. According to a survey, luxury travellers from China are particularly fond of islands, which constitute all seven of their preferred destinations, with […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rainbow Enterprises – renowned building solutions provider – has drawn lots to determine the winners of its ‘Rainbow Ramadan Sale 2017’. The sale held amongst its customers from April 1 to June 10, coincided with the fasting month of Ramadan. A special function was held June 2 to draw the lots and announce the three […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Finolhu is gearing up for the launch of ‘1OAK Island’ – its #1OAKMaldives partnership with 1OAK at a spectacular ‘Summer Lovin’ beach extravaganza. The transformation of Finolhu into 1OAK Island will coincide with the first anniversary and launch of 1OAK Maldives. The three-day celebrations will see the ultimate tropical oasis of world-class entertainment featuring daily […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli has commissioned Maha al Mazrouei, a gifted Emirati artist, to design four pieces of bespoke art to celebrate the newly launched five-bedroom Royal Residence. Specialising in cubism and abstract styles, Maha has reimagined the Maldivian islands using oil based paints of blue and white hues, to match to the chic interiors and furnishings […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cocoon Maldives has been awarded a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence, recognised for continuous delivery of quality customer experiences. Now in its seventh year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year, with the recipients including accommodations, restaurants and attractions located all over the world. “Our aim […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]National carrier Maldivian has commenced scheduled flights to the newly developed Dhaalu Airport. Located in Kudahuvadhoo Island of Dhaalu Atoll, the new airport is now operational with the commencement of scheduled services. “Dhaalu Airport will see its official inauguration soon,” says Ahmed Latheef, general manager of Dhaalu Airport Holdings Company Pvt Ltd., the operator of […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dusit Thani Maldives, in partnership water sports specialists Ocean Group, has opened its Ocean Dive & Sports Centre. The new facility offers a wide range of water sports, high-quality diving equipment and excursions. The centre offers PADI-certified scuba diving courses such as the Night Diver course and Digital Underwater Photography course and children-friendly dive activities […]