Maldives’ Dhigurah enters global top 10 with estimated beach value of €162.7 million
Dhigurah in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll has been ranked among the world’s 10 most valuable holiday beaches, with its stretch of sand assigned an estimated value of MVR 2.9 billion (€162.7 million) in a study by luxury villa holiday specialist CV Villas. The island placed eighth in the global ranking, ahead of Seven Mile Beach in […]
Visit Maldives partners with Maldivian for World Travel Awards 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has partnered with Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, as the official local airline partner of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026 supporting the ongoing preparations for the prestigious global travel industry event. The partnership agreements were signed by Ali Saleem, Deputy Managing Director of […]
Visit Maldives partners with Ana Salon for World Travel Awards 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has partnered with Ana Salon as the official make-up and beauty partner of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, ahead of the prestigious global travel industry event. The partnership agreements were signed by Fathimath Naf’ath Ahmed, Marketing Manager of Ana Salon, with Managing Director and CEO […]
Dhiraagu Malé Open to host clean-up and social swim events
In the lead-up to the Dhiraagu Malé Open 2026 swimming competition, everyone is invited to take part in the Clean-Up & Social Swim events at Rasfannu on 8 August and 15 August 2026. The event will begin with a beach clean-up before participants come together for a fun social swim. More than just a swim, […]
Amilla Maldives hosts holistic wellness residency with Nongluck Chuaychuang
Amilla Maldives is hosting holistic wellness practitioner Nongluck Chuaychuang, known as Nikki, for a month-long residency at the resort’s Javvu Spa. Running from 2 to 30 August 2026, the residency offers guests a collection of treatments focused on physical relaxation, energy alignment and mental wellbeing. A Reiki Master and sound healing specialist, Nikki has practised […]
Milaidhoo Maldives invites guests to pause and reconnect this September
This September, Milaidhoo Maldives invites guests to press pause and reconnect with what matters most. From 18th to 20th September, the boutique island retreat in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, will mark World Wellness Weekend with a thoughtfully curated programme of experiences celebrating movement, mindfulness and the simple joy of being immersed in nature. […]
Registrations extended for Dhiraagu Malé Open Swimming Competition 2026
Registrations for the Dhiraagu Malé Open Swimming Competition 2026 have been extended until 9 August 2026, giving more swimmers the opportunity to take part in the Maldives’ largest open water swimming event. The competition, recognised as the largest open water swimming event in the Maldives, will take place on 21 and 22 August 2026 at […]
Dhiraagu announces return of Maldives’ largest gaming tournament
Dhiraagu announced the return of the Dhiraagu Maldives Gaming Conquest 2026 (DMGC), the largest gaming event held in the Maldives. Dhiraagu Gamers Guild continues to lead esports in the Maldives, with DMGC established as the largest and most remarkable gaming event of the year. Last year’s tournament drew more than 1,500 players from across the […]
BML revises forex investment scheme to pay principal and returns in US dollars
Bank of Maldives (BML) has revised its Forex Investment scheme, announcing that both the principal investment and investment returns under its US Dollar investment pools will now be paid in US Dollars. The scheme, launched on 30 June, offers a range of daily investment pools with returns of up to 25%. Under the original arrangement, […]
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives marks first anniversary with ‘WE ARE 1’ celebration
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives celebrated its first anniversary under the theme “WE ARE 1”, bringing together sales partners, media representatives, VIP guests, embassy officials and friends of the resort for an evening of food, music and entertainment. The event opened with remarks by Jean-Louis Ripoche, Area General Manager, and Yogeswaran Veerasamy, General Manager of dusitD2 Feydhoo […]
Vakkaru Maldives expands villa collection with new overwater pool villas
Vakkaru Maldives, the award-winning private island resort set within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of the Baa Atoll, has revealed the launch of a new villa category: the Overwater Villa with Pool. The new Overwater Villa with Pool is available to book now for stays from 22 October 2026 onwards. Combining the spacious, light-filled layout and […]
Sirru Fen Fushi to host Michelin-starred Chef Karim Khouani
Sirru Fen Fushi–Private Lagoon Resort, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, continues its celebrated Sirru Icons Series with an exclusive culinary residency by acclaimed French chef Karim Khouani from 28 to 30 October 2026. Chef Karim, a two-time Michelin-starred chef and recipient of four Falstaff forks, is recognised as one of the […]
