Maldives invites proposals for resort development on 17 islands, lagoons
Ministry of Tourism on Thursday announced an invitation for proposals to develop tourist facilities on several uninhabited islands and lagoon plots. The ministry has released a list of available locations along with their respective sizes in hectares and acquisition costs. Interested parties can find more details and application forms on the ministry’s website. Here are […]
Dusit expands in Maldives with Q4 2024 all-inclusive lifestyle resort opening
Thailand-based Dusit Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with Pearl Atoll Pvt Ltd to manage dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives – a 125-key lifestyle resort on a private island near the main island of Malé. Currently under construction and slated to open in Q4 2024, the new resort will operate under Dusit’s upscale dusitD2 brand and […]
Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives to open in 2027
SH Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality management company founded by visionary Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, has announced plans to redefine luxury and sophistication in the Maldives with the forthcoming debut of Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives in 2027. Spanning five interconnected islands across more than 111 acres in the South […]
Centara Hotels & Resorts unveils the spectacular Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives
Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the highly anticipated opening of Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives in November 2024. This 145-room resort will be a vibrant underwater-themed escape, joining the ranks of Centara’s successful Mirage family resorts already established in Thailand, Vietnam, and Dubai. The new property will be nestled in the North Malé Atoll and […]
Island couture lands in South Asia with the opening of SO/ Maldives
Nestled in an idyllic archipelago overlooking Emboodhoo Lagoon, this new all-villa destination is just a short boat trip from Malé International airport Reinventing the luxury island getaway, SO/, the coveted collection of fashion-forward hotels from Ennismore, unveils trend-setting and avant-garde living in the Maldives with the opening of its latest address, SO/ Maldives – a […]
SO/ Maldives, third iconic resort at CROSSROADS, opens
S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has announced the opening of SO/ Maldives, which becomes the third iconic resort at CROSSROADS Maldives, on November 1. This luxury lifestyle resort complements the two popular five-star retreats and world-class facilities at the Indian Ocean’s first and only multi-brand, fully integrated […]
Jawakara Islands Maldives: Set to open on October 22, 2023
Jawakara Islands Maldives, the latest gem in the Crown & Champa Resorts portfolio, is gearing up for its grand opening on October 22, 2023. Nestled amidst the pristine beauty of the Maldives, this 290-villa resort introduces the ‘One Island, One Resort’ Maldivian concept, ensuring an unrivaled luxury experience. Just a short 40-minute journey by luxury […]
Ifuru Island Maldives to open on Sept 23
The Maldives’ best kept secret is set to be revealed this September, as independently owned private sanctuary, Ifuru Island Maldives, makes its surprise debut. Opening on 23 September in the stunning Raa Atoll, Ifuru Island fosters a playful and social atmosphere, offering the first permanent skydiving dropzone in the destination, sunset views from every room, […]
Soneva Secret: New, ultra-bespoke resort concept from Soneva unveiled
Soneva, the world-leading sustainable resorts operator, has revealed the launch of the new, ultra-bespoke Soneva Secret. Located in Haa Dhaalu, the Maldives’ most remote atoll, the debut Soneva Secret 2024 will welcome its first guests on January 10, 2024. Thirty years in the making, the Soneva Secret resort concept builds upon Soneva’s experience at the […]
Barceló Hotels debuts in Maldives with opening of Barceló Whale Lagoon Resort
A new chapter in soft-club style hospitality is written as Barceló Hotels & Resorts opens its maiden Maldivian resort — the exquisite Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives. As the doors of this breathtaking paradise swing open, Barceló embarks on a journey of opulence, relaxation, and discovery in one of the world’s most coveted travel destinations. Nestled […]
DAMAC’s 120-villa Maldives resort construction on track for 2025 delivery
DAMAC International has announced that construction of its Mandarin Oriental Bolidhuffaru Reef Resort, currently under development in the Maldives, is keeping a progressive pace. The project’s beach villa foundations and structure are underway, while the beach reclamation works are almost complete. The infrastructure for the island is also nearing completion. Commenting on this, Mohammed Tahaineh, […]
Govt announces plans to develop Sh. Nalandhoo as resort
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared the initiation of practical work for a new resort on Sh. Nalandhoo island during a campaign rally held at Sh. Milandhoo Island on Monday night. Currently, the island falls under the Fisheries Ministry and has been leased to a private individual for agricultural and sea cucumber harvesting purposes. President Solih […]
