Jumeirah Olhahali Island unveils ‘Tides of Celebration’ for festive season 2026
This festive season, Jumeirah Olhahali Island invites guests to experience ‘Tides of Celebration’, a programme of memorable dining, ocean adventures, creative discovery and restorative wellbeing, from 15 December 2026 to 7 January 2027. With a full refurbishment underway, the festive season offers an opportunity to experience the newly reimagined island, where 67 beach and overwater […]
The Ritz-Carlton connects Singapore and Maldives in dual-destination journey
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands come together to inspire a multi-destination journey pairing the vibrant energy of Singapore with the natural beauty and tranquility of the Maldives, ideal for those looking to experience two distinct sides of Asia in unparalleled luxury. Just approximately four hours apart, with two daily nonstop […]
Niva Kurumba brings tropical Christmas, circus-themed New Year to festive season
Niva Kurumba has announced its festive season programme for 2026–2027, a curated collection of experiences running from 21 December to 7 January. The programme unfolds in two chapters: a classic tropical Christmas from 21 to 25 December, followed by a New Year at the Circus from 26 December to 6 January, with celebrations positioning the […]
Kandima Maldives wins Family Activities & Entertainment title at Family Traveller Awards 2026
Kandima Maldives has been named Winner of the Family Activities & Entertainment category at the Family Traveller Awards 2026, hosted by Family Traveller, the UK’s leading family travel brand, at a ceremony held at riverside venue The Swan on London’s South Bank on Friday 11 September. The awards drew hundreds of entries across 19 categories spanning hotels and villas, tour […]
Constance Halaveli Maldives enters new chapter following resort-wide refresh
Constance Halaveli Maldives, the private island resort of Constance Hotels & Resorts, has unveiled a new chapter with refreshed villas, reimagined dining experiences and elevated guest facilities. Floating in the crystal-clear waters of the North Ari Atoll, Constance Halaveli is a luxury five-star private island resort renowned for its spacious villas, spectacular lagoon setting and […]
Vakkaru Maldives embarks on Silk Road-inspired journey this festive season
Vakkaru Maldives invites guests to embark on a Silk Road-inspired journey this festive season, featuring a rich programme of celebrations, dining, wellness, family experiences and island adventures from 13 December 2026 to 9 January 2027. For centuries, the Silk Road connected East and West through a network of routes stretching across continents. Along them travelled […]
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives unveils enhanced Gili Lagoon Retreat with private island
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, the pioneer of sustainable, barefoot luxury, has unveiled the enhanced Two Bedroom Sunset Villa to Gili Lagoon Retreat, a spacious two-bedroom overwater hideaway offering guests the rare opportunity to combine quintessential Maldivian overwater living with their very own private island and beach, Three Palm Island. Set on the resort’s coveted Jetty 3 […]
Oaga Art Resort brings Maldivian storytelling to festive season with ‘Between Two Lights’
There is a brief moment in the Maldives that is easy to miss. The Sun is on its way down, the Moon is just beginning to appear, and for a few minutes the sea turns a shade of silver blue. The island gets quieter. You might still feel the warmth of the day, but somehow, […]
Atul Kochhar to showcase contemporary Indian cooking at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will welcome Indian chef and restaurateur Atul Kochhar for a culinary residency from 7 to 9 November 2026, coinciding with Diwali. Kochhar, the first Indian chef to be awarded a Michelin star, will bring the culinary approach of his London restaurant, Kanishka by Atul Kochhar, to Helios. The residency will present […]
Dhiraagu urges shareholders to update tax residency status
Dhiraagu is encouraging their shareholders to take a moment to review and update their tax residency status, helping ensure their dividends are processed correctly in accordance with applicable tax requirements. Under the Income Tax Act (Law No. 25/2019), dividends paid to shareholders who are not tax residents of the Maldives are subject to a 10% […]
Soneva Stars brings astronauts, athletes and chefs to Maldives resorts
Soneva has unveiled the latest Soneva Stars calendar, seeing out the year with a line-up spanning space, sport, gastronomy, craftsmanship and wellbeing. Across Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani and Soneva Secret, guests are invited to train, learn and interact with remarkable personalities who have spent their careers at the top of their fields. Among the year’s […]
