Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives announces Orthodox Christmas week line-up
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives gears up to welcome guests celebrating the magic of Orthodox Christmas on 7 January 2026 in true island style – surrounded by turquoise lagoons, swaying palms, and warm Maldivian hospitality. The week-long celebrations kick off on New Year’s Eve and form part of Kandooma’s enchanting Festive Programme, making it the […]
Dhiraagu wins 3 Ookla awards for 5G excellence
Dhiraagu has been recognised by Ookla® as the ‘Fastest 5G Network’ ‘Best 5G Network’, and the ‘Best 5G Gaming Experience’ in the Maldives by Ookla® Speedtest Awards™ for Q1-Q2 2025. This achievement is a testament to Dhiraagu’s continued investment in innovation and commitment to delivering world-class connectivity. As the first digital service provider to launch […]
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives unveils Lunar New Year festivities for Year of the Horse
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives invites guests to welcome the Year of the Horse with an inspired four-day Lunar New Year celebration from 15 to 18 February 2026, blending time-honoured Lunar traditions with the effortless luxury of island living. Celebrated for the fifth consecutive year, the festivities reflect the resort’s philosophy of Time & Space Redefined, […]
Centara Hotels & Resorts highlights family, wellness breaks in Maldives for January
As the new year takes shape, the first of the school holidays is already approaching. To make your next break unforgettable, Centara Hotels & Resorts’ properties in the Maldives are ideal for trading everyday routines for barefoot luxury. With four distinctive island resorts, each offering its own sense of space, privacy, and personality, Centara Maldives […]
Dhiraagu introduces special offers to welcome 2026
Dhiraagu has announced exciting special offers to welcome the New Year 2026, bringing enhanced value and added benefits to customers during the festive season. The newly introduced offers include: FlexiHour: FlexiHour offers data add-ons designed for customers who need instant, high-value data access for short durations. Starting from just MVR 10, prepaid customers can enjoy […]
VIA records second-highest daily passenger total this year
Velana International Airport handled a total of 27,000 passengers on Sunday, making it one of the busiest operational days for the Maldives’ main international airport. Passenger traffic increased as tourists arrived during the peak tourism season, while residents travelled overseas and to outer islands during the school holidays. Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) said Sunday […]
MACL issues congestion advisory as VIA expects 11,000 passengers
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has advised staff working at Velana International Airport (VIA) terminals to follow operational procedures closely to reduce congestion, as Sunday is expected to be a high-traffic day for the airport. In a message circulated to airport personnel, MACL shared projected passenger figures for the day. According to the estimates, the […]
Dhiraagu, Women in Tech Maldives conclude Girls to Code – Malé Edition
Dhiraagu, in partnership with Women in Tech Maldives, have successfully concluded the Girls to Code – Malé Edition. The programme series is a flagship initiative across the Maldives, designed to equip young women with no prior experience with fundamental coding skills, supporting their entry into the technology industry. 17 girls successfully completed the Girls to […]
Amilla Maldives takes guests on global festive journey
The festive season is in full swing at Amilla Maldives, where the island has come alive with Around the World in Wonder, a journey through global cultures, flavours and traditions. Inspired by Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days, the celebration runs from 20 December 2025 to 6 January 2026, inviting guests to explore […]
Fushifaru Maldives marks festive season with sunset tree lighting, family activities
Fushifaru Maldives welcomed the Christmas season in grand style, beginning with a mesmerising tree lighting ceremony on 20 December set against the serene sunset at Thundi, accompanied by live music and tantalising canapés to mark the start of the celebrations. The holiday season runs from 20 December to 6 January, offering a variety of family-friendly […]
Farah Khan spends festive season in Maldives at Villa Nautica
Bollywood filmmaker and celebrated choreographer Farah Khan marked the festive season with a holiday escape to the Maldives, staying at Villa Nautica and experiencing the island’s signature mix of warmth, privacy, and ocean-side celebration. A defining creative force in Indian entertainment, Farah Khan has shaped some of Hindi cinema’s most recognisable on-screen moments, from iconic […]
