FAM Holding Announces $218m Al Mahra Maldives Resort Project
FAM Holding Group, based in Dubai, announced plans to develop Al Mahra Maldives resort. The luxury project will receive investments of USD 217.8 million. This is the group’s first real estate expansion outside the UAE. “Through Al Mahra Maldives touristic resort project, FAM Holding Group aims to expand in the real estate investment outside the […]
Medicine Scholarship in Memory of Dr. Ibrahim Umar Maniku
The Universal Foundation has announced a special memorial scholarship opportunity for Maldivians wishing to study medicine in honour of the late Dr. Ibrahim Umar Maniku. The scholarship is open to Maldivian nationals who wish to study at any medical university in the UK, aiming to equip Maldivian doctors with specialized skill sets in areas that are […]
Joy Island Opening 1 September 2023
The Cocoon Collection’s third property in Maldives, Joy Island, will open on September 1, 2023. The butterfly shaped island is a 40 minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport in North Malé Atoll. The five-star resort has a contemporary design influenced by Maldivian heritage. The resort is home to 151 beach and over-water villas with […]
China Jumps to Maldives 7th Largest Source Market
China has overtaken France to become the Maldives 7th largest source market. As of April 25, 2023, the Maldives received 26,802 Chinese tourists. China currently enjoys 4.1% market share. Prior to the pandemic by the end of April, 2019, China was the Maldives’ largest source market, with 14.7% market share and 95,272 arrivals. Chinese tourists […]
New Details on Rosewood Ranfaru Resort Opening
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is opening their first resort in Maldives, Rosewood Ranfaru, in 2027. The resort will stretch across a chain of islands in a lagoon in South Malé Atoll. The resort is a 35 minute yacht ride or 10 minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport. Rosewood’s A Sense of Place® philosophy will […]
Finolhu Baa Atoll Appoints Chef Emmanuel Soares as Culinary Director
Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives has appointed Emmanuel Soares as the resort’s new Culinary Director. A passionate and award-winning chef, Emmanuel’s 35 years of experience in the restaurant, catering and hotel business have seen him hold prominent positions in Europe, South America, the Caribbean, North Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Born in France, Emmanuel […]
DJ Bianca Gascoigne to Visit LUX* South Ari Atoll for Full Moon Pool Party
LUX* South Ari Atoll is hosting celebrity DJ Bianca Gascoigne on May 4-9, 2023, for extraordinary entertainment in the tropics. The UK DJ Bianca first appeared on TV screens in 2006 as a popular contestant of “Celebrity Love Island.” This started her series of television shows wins, including “Celebrity Gladiators” and “Celebrity Five Go to…” […]
South Korea Climbs to Maldives 10th Largest Source Market
On April 10, 2023, South Korea replaced Austria as the Maldives’ 10th largest source market. South Korea climbed to the leaderboard with 9,947 arrivals, comprising 1.7% market share. Historically, South Korea has been a significant source market for Maldives. In 2022, South Korea was the Maldives 9th largest market with 2.1% market share. In 2019, […]
Ultimate Summer Staycation Offer at Reethi Beach Resort
Reethi Beach Resort is offering guests an ultimate summer staycation! Bask in the sun, take a rejuvenating swim in the lagoon and indulge in a scrumptious high tea overlooking the Indian Ocean. The ultimate staycation provides guests with exclusive discounts on longer holidays. This summer let the swaying of coconut palms and the gentle lapping […]
Mirihi Island Resort Celebrates 20th Anniversary
This year, Mirihi Island Resort celebrates its 20 year anniversary of bringing luxury hospitality to the Maldives. In 2003, Swiss entrepreneur Amy Stierli and her business partner Hussain Afeef, Maldivian pioneer of tourism, opened Mirihi’s doors to guests to experience the tranquility of the Maldives. In 2018, the ownership of the resort was passed to […]
Maldives Identified as a Promising Destination for Property Investment
CBRE Thailand has identified Maldives as a promising destination for property investment. The Maldives is a market that has high growth potential and is currently under-supplied with predicted high returns. The destination has experienced a strong post-pandemic recovery by broadening the target tourist market. The growth and attraction of a wider range of tourists has […]
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort Upgrades All Villas with Private Pools
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has completed an enhancement project to introduce private pools to all of the resort’s overwater and beach villas. This development is a response to increased demand from guests for luxurious accommodation with private facilities. Each private pool has been carefully designed to complement the natural surroundings of the resort, providing […]
