Fusion of art, wellness, and nature: Fari Islands Festival 2025 set to inspire
Patina Maldives and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, have partnered to launch the inaugural Fari Islands Festival – a celebration of culture, creativity, and conscious living – taking place from 19-22 September 2025. This first edition will bring together internationally renowned contemporary creatives and thought leaders, including Canadian poet and illustrator Rupi Kaur, British DJ […]
Dreams into diplomas: Patina Maldives empowers team members via world-class hospitality education
At 18, Ali Shiyaz made a choice shaped more by circumstance than desire. He left school behind and stepped into the world of resort work—not for adventure, but for survival. Education would have to wait. A decade later, dressed in a graduation gown instead of a staff uniform, Shiyaz stood in the library of Patina […]
Patina Maldives celebrates 12 graduates of globally accredited hospitality programme
Patina Maldives celebrated the achievements of 12 dedicated teammates who have successfully completed the Vocational Education and Training (VET) by EHL programme—a landmark initiative that empowers resort-based professionals through globally accredited hospitality education. The graduation ceremony brought together resort leadership, government dignitaries, representatives from Capella Hotel Group, mentors, and families to honour the exceptional commitment […]
Patina Maldives launches exclusive football camps with FC Bayern Munich
Following a successful collaboration with Real Madrid last year, Patina Maldives continues its tradition of extraordinary partnerships: The luxury resort welcomes FC Bayern Munich for an exclusive series of football camps on the Fari Islands. A total of six camps will be offered throughout 2025, timed to coincide with school holidays. Football- loving children and […]
Taste of Rome meets Viennese fire at Patina Maldives
Patina Maldives continues to reimagine the art of island hospitality through its latest epicurean collaboration: a two-day culinary pop-up bringing together Italy’s “King of Carbonara,” Chef Luciano Monosilio, and the irreverently creative mixologists from Vienna’s Veleno Bar. Taking place on 24 and 25 April 2025, this exclusive dining and cocktail affair promises a bold interplay […]
Paul Schrader invites guests to explore Maldives’ colours, forms at Patina Maldives
When creative minds come together, extraordinary things happen. This belief is at the core of the Artist in Residence program at the design resort Patina Maldives in the North Malé Atoll — a platform that welcomes both internationally renowned artists and emerging talents from the art world. From April 3 to 16, 2025, German artist […]
Patina Maldives to host music, film, culture with Alex Turnbull
Some encounters change us. Some stories stay with us long after the credits roll, long after the music fades, long after we leave the space where it all happened. This is one of those weekends. For three days, Patina Maldives becomes a crossroads of music, film, and artistic legacy—woven together by the hands of Alex […]
Verdy’s iconic designs and flavours arrive at Patina Maldives
The celebrated Japanese artist and designer Verdy brought his distinctive creative vision to the tranquil shores of the Maldives through a pop-up experience that left a lasting impression on enthusiasts of art, fashion, and culinary arts. Hosted at Patina Maldives, the exclusive event marked the global debut of Henry’s Pizza outside Osaka and featured a […]
Patina Maldives hosts Net Zero Dinner to celebrate festive season
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, continues to redefine sustainable luxury with the hosting of an extraordinary Net Zero Dinner at Roots, its signature plant-based restaurant. This festive celebration showcased a perfect harmony of innovation, creativity, and eco-consciousness, setting a new benchmark for sustainable dining experiences. The evening’s ambiance was thoughtfully curated, with minimal use of electricity […]
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands celebrates Christmas with zero-waste tree
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, has introduced the Maldives’ most sustainable Christmas tree for 2024, setting a new standard for environmentally conscious holiday celebrations. The tree, crafted entirely from natural materials such as dry rattans and bamboo, ensures that every component will be repurposed after the festive season, leaving no waste behind. Anthony Gill, General Manager […]
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands appoints Anthony Gill as General Manager
Capella Hotel Group has announced key executive appointments across its properties in Asia and the Maldives, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s global expansion and its dedication to redefining luxury hospitality. Among the appointments is Anthony Gill, who has been named General Manager of Patina Maldives, Fari Islands. Gill joins the property with over […]
Celebrate holidays: Patina Maldives combines tradition and modern Maldivian charm
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, a trailblazer among tropical island destinations, is redefining seasonal celebrations with a festive program that blends classic Christmas traditions with a contemporary Maldivian flair. Highlights include a net-zero dinner by candlelight, a Japanese-Scandinavian sake experience, captivating performances by international artist Kelis, and ancient healing practices led by renowned practitioner Yuki Nishikubo. […]
