Niyama Private Islands Maldives appoints Aleksandr Nakonechnyi as sommelier
Passionate sommelier Aleksandr Nakonechnyi joins the F&B team at Niyama Private Islands Maldives for a thrilling new chapter, as the entire resort experience is reimagined and its wining and dining made more tantalising than ever. Niyama Private Islands is an award-winning luxury playground, it’s two lush islands giving you an abundance of choices to Chill […]
Niyama Private Islands Maldives appoints Aleksandr Nakonechnyi as new Head Sommelier
Niyama Private Islands Maldives has appointed Aleksandr Nakonechnyi to its food and beverage team, as part of efforts to further develop its dining and beverage experiences across the resort. Nakonechnyi joins the resort with experience in hospitality and beverage programmes across multiple international destinations. He began his career as a bartender at the Kempinski Grand […]
Niyama Private Islands Maldives unveils new Surf Shack for luxury surfing
Niyama Private Islands Maldives now offers what is considered the most luxurious surf experience in the Maldives, enhanced by the introduction of its new Surf Shack — a stylish beachfront hangout serving gourmet bites, drinks, sunset views and lively parties. Known as Nature’s Playground, the resort has long attracted surf professionals from around the globe. […]
Niyama Private Islands Maldives appoints Steven D’Souza as F&B Director, Pradeep Kumar as Executive Chef
Niyama Private Islands Maldives ups the ante with its new culinary dream team, Director of Food & Beverage Steven D’Souza and Executive Chef Pradeep Kumar. They take the helm at an exciting time for the award-winning resort, as its guest experience is reimagined in every way. Change is in the air at Niyama Private Islands […]
Anantara Kihavah, Niyama Private Islands recognised in 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
Two Minor Hotels’ Maldivian resorts — Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas and Niyama Private Islands Maldives — have been recognised among the best in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, one of the travel industry’s most respected accolades. The two resorts, both under Minor Hotels’ luxury Anantara brand portfolio, were featured in the Indian […]
Minor Hotels properties secure top honours at TTM Awards 2025
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group operating nine resorts in the Maldives, has announced that three of its properties were recognised at the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards 2025. The annual awards celebrate achievements across 28 categories, with winners selected through votes cast by guests and travel partners. Niyama Private Islands Maldives received the award […]
Extensive renovations complete at Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Niyama Private Islands Maldives has revealed its THIS IS NIYAMA transformation – extraordinary with fully refurbished villas and facilities, heightened levels of luxury, new experiences that immerse guests in all the beauty of the Maldives, and a newfound sense of freedom – an invitation for guests to live life on their own terms, unscripted and […]
Master chocolatier Patrick Gelencser hosts exclusive tastings at Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Renowned master chocolatier Patrick Gelencser will bring a touch of indulgence to Niyama Private Islands Maldives, hosting exclusive tasting sessions from February 21-25, 2025. Born into a legacy of chocolate craftsmanship, Gelencser represents the third generation of the esteemed House of Gelencser. As one of only 15 chocolatiers in France specialising in bean-to-bar production, he […]
Niyama Private Islands Maldives’ Subsix introduces Japanese-Peruvian culinary innovation
Niyama Private Islands Maldives has unveiled a new culinary innovation, introducing an exquisite tasting menu at its underwater restaurant, Subsix. This latest offering brings the unique fusion of Japanese-Peruvian haute cuisine, known as Nikkei, to the Maldives. Subsix, named for its remarkable location half a kilometre offshore and six meters below the ocean’s surface, has […]
Niyama Private Islands Maldives achieves Platinum Green Growth 2050 Certification
Niyama Private Islands Maldives has announced its upgrading from Gold to Platinum Green Growth 2050 certification, recognition of its unrivalled commitment to sustainability in tourism. Made up of over 1,200 low-lying islands, the Maldives is one of the most susceptible nations in the world to climate change. It is for this reason that Niyama Private […]
Niyama Private Islands Maldives earns spot among ‘Best Resorts in the Indian Ocean’ at Condé Nast Traveler Awards
Niyama Private Islands Maldives has once again been recognised for its uniqueness, exclusivity, and laid-back luxury, being named one of the ‘Best Resorts in the Indian Ocean’ at this year’s Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Set against the incomparable beauty of the Maldives, Niyama Private Islands offers a seductive and unique blend of luxury […]
Niyama Private Islands offers spectacular festive season
Niyama Private Islands Maldives offers an immersive experience with nature in every way this festive season. Guests can stroll along brilliant white sands, swim in the balmy ocean, dine in treetops, and enjoy spa treatments overlooking the Indian Ocean. This year, the already breathtaking natural beauty of the resort transforms into an ethereal wonderland, enriched […]
