TIME Hotels expands into Asia with two new brands set to launch in Maldives

UAE-headquartered hospitality brand TIME Hotels has announced its expansion into Asia with the introduction of two new brands, HALO by TIME and VIVI by TIME, at the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai this week. Both brands are set to debut in the Maldives, with openings scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

This development highlights the ongoing growth of TIME Hotels, which currently has properties across the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Liberia, as the company ventures into a new region.

Located on Hankede Island in the Addu Atoll—the southernmost atoll in the Maldives—VIVI by TIME, the lifestyle brand, will feature 75 rooms spread over six stories, offering spectacular sea views and a range of first-class facilities. HALO by TIME, the upscale brand, will encompass eight stories with 150 keys, including bespoke sunrise and sunset overwater villas.

For this launch into the region, TIME Hotels has partnered with the Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC). MFMC, a 100% state-owned company established in 2019, aims to achieve the national development goals of the Maldives by fostering increased private sector investment and addressing limitations within the local financial system.

Mohamed Awadalla, CEO of TIME Hotels, stated, “This is an exciting moment for TIME Hotels as we announce our continued expansion with two new sub-brands and two hotels opening in the Maldives. As our first foray into this part of the world, TIME is gaining momentum, and I look forward to continuing our positive trajectory in new territories.”

Ahmed Nazim, Managing Director of MFMC, added, “We are pleased to collaborate with such a prestigious GCC-based company to create these stunning hotels in the Addu Atoll. This partnership exemplifies the progress we aim to achieve in the Maldives, and we eagerly anticipate seeing the hotels come to fruition under TIME’s management.”