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One&Only Reethi Rah introduces captivating mixology, inspiring events

One&Only Reethi Rah is introducing new culinary and mixology experiences as well as inspiriting events for guests to discover.
Complementing the resort’s diverse restaurants and chic bars and lounges, these new innovations offer guests the opportunity to sip expertly blended cocktails from a floating bar in their own private pool, dance on a secluded sandbank to the sounds of Buddha Bar, and to savour a selection of artisan gins at the resort’s garden-to-table restaurant Botanica.
This November, One&Only Reethi Rah will host a pop-up of the world-renowned Buddha Bar, as DJ Ravin from Buddha Bar Paris, will be on the decks setting the vibrant atmosphere for which the collection of Restaurant-Bars and Beach Clubs are famed.
The pop-up launches on November 21 at Fanditha, One&Only Reethi Rah’s exotic beach restaurant and lounge — guests can relax on carpets in the sand, chill-out swing sofas or inviting day beds to watch the sun go down while enjoying a signature Buddha Bar cocktail as the rhythms of DJ Ravin fill the air. On November 22, the pop-up cruises to an idyllic sandbank with pure white sands surrounded by turquoise lagoon waters, for an exclusive afternoon of music, dancing, cocktails and stunning sunset views. The finale on November 23 will be a full moon party held at The Beach Club, where guests can enjoy music by DJ Ravin along with a selection of Buddha Bar cocktails, chilled champagne and a fine collection of vintage rums.
For the ultimate island hideaway experience, guests can now enjoy expert mixology in the privacy of their own expansive villa, as One&Only Reethi Rah launches ‘Tropical Hours’.
Available between 6pm and 8pm, a personal mixologist will prepare tropical cocktails blended with the world’s finest liquors, from Monkey 47 to Rémy Martin and Crystal Head Vodka, served in the seclusion of guests’ overwater or beach villa. An idyllic way to start to the evening, guests can sip delectable cocktails with the backdrop of lush palms, turquoise waters and stunning views of the Maldivian sunset as it drops behind the ocean. Guests can enjoy cocktails from their personal mixologist served on the soft white sands of their private stretch of beach, on their overwater terrace overlooking the ocean, or revel in the sheer decadence of a floating bar within their private pool.
In addition to in-villa mixologists, the resort has also introduced signature cocktails for each of the diverse restaurants to perfectly complement the restaurant menu and signature flavours. Cocktails include the herb-infused white rum based ‘Herb Garden’ at Botanica, the shaken passion fruit ‘Morrocapolitan Martini’ at Fanditha, and the Japanese Sake blended ‘Otahime Sama’ at Tapasake.
An innovative new gin bar and updated natural cuisine menu has also launched at Botanica, the resort’s garden-to-table restaurant located in a hidden candle-lit potager.
With 34 different gin varieties from artisan distillers around the world to select from, paired with ingredients straight from the Chef’s Garden, Botanica’s gin menu of refreshing and surprising flavours encapsulates the restaurant’s garden concept. The resort’s in-house mixologist has paired garden-grown botanicals to match the flavours of the individual gins to curate an exciting and inventive selection to complement the restaurant’s new menu, which focuses on natural cuisine and sustainably sourced produce paired with fresh herbs and vegetables from the Chef’s Garden.
Bringing a vibrant life and energy to the shores, the resort’s buzzing monthly White Parties take the concept of island chic to new heights. At the newly introduced Havana Nights, guests can dance the night away on the beach to rumba beats while savouring fresh Cuban mojitos and the finest cigars underneath the stars. An experience made truly memorable with sparkling lights illuminating the beach and warm ocean waters mere steps away.
“One&Only Reethi Rah is a resort that offers both incredible privacy and a buzzing life and energy. We have introduced a number of innovative and exciting new experiences for guests to make their stay even more memorable,” Jan B. Tibaldi, the General Manager at One&Only Reethi Rah, was quoted in a statement, as saying.
Set on one of the largest islands in North Male Atoll, the all-villa ultra-luxury One&Only Reethi Rah resort offers an unparalleled array of luxurious options to create an unforgettable holiday. Sleek and spectacular, with unprecedented privacy, One&Only Reethi Rah inspires extraordinary journeys for the soul. From extensive outdoor adventure options, including snorkelling and diving in the exotic underwater world, to the mesmerising One&Only Spa, guests are spoilt for choice.
The resort offers 122 thatch-roofed villas and a wide range of culinary experiences, including the Botanica restaurant, which offers the ultimate in organic garden-to-fork cuisine, and Rabarbaro, which offers genuine Italian fare, as well as a superfoods breakfast menu.
Guests at One&Only Reethi Rah can also enjoy an array of spa experiences, including private sunrise yoga classes on a secluded sandbank, a ‘Twilight Spa Rendezvous’ massage experience under the stars, ‘foot rehab’ – a concept created by the resident yoga instructor and the Bastien Gonzalez therapist which combines yoga and foot massage, Barber+Blade – a men’s grooming and shaving studio and a Spa Courtyard featuring a vitality pool, outdoor sauna and steam room.
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Joos gets juicier: The Standard, Maldives unveils fresh new menu

Joos Café at The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives is flipping the beach bite game with a sizzling menu makeover that is equal parts delicious, healthy and totally Joos’d up.
The new à la carte lineup serves fresh cravings like the Turkey Club House – a slow-roasted turkey sando stacked with crispy turkey bacon, ripe tomato, Swiss cheese and the signature maple mayo, wrapped in artisan schiacciata flatbread or a soft tortilla. It’s the classic clubhouse, but cooler. The new Kale & Quinoa Bowl, meanwhile, is a plant-based nutritional powerhouse – gluten-free, vegan and deeply satisfying. Massaged kale, fluffy quinoa, creamy avocado, crunchy edamame, seasonal berries and a zesty citrus dressing give it all a sparkle.
And because balance is everything, Joos Café is also throwing its burger-shaped hat in the ring: the new signature Butcher’s Burger is entering the Hard Rock Cafe’s Annual World Burger Competition in Malé. It is stacked high with a juicy Angus patty flame-grilled and lacquered in rich teriyaki sauce, crispy onion rings, homemade bilimbi hot sauce, fried egg, beef bacon and tangy pickles. Smoky, spicy, sweet, crispy, creamy, it’s giving everything and then some.
Nanda, Executive Chef at The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, said: “The new Joos Café menu is a love letter to feel-good food. We’ve taken familiar favorites and given them a bold island twist—big flavors, real ingredients, and that signature Joos energy. Whether it’s the Butcher’s Burger that’s making waves or the Kale & Quinoa Bowl that hits the reset button, every dish is crafted to nourish and excite. It’s food that fuels your vibe—whatever time of day you drop in.”
Slide into the all-day Joos café for coffee, pastries, wraps, salads and the kind of lazy breakfasts that spill into lunch. Everything comes tableside or poolside (your call).
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La Scolca’s Chiara Soldati to host winemaker dinner at Conrad Maldives

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has announced an exclusive Winemaker Dinner featuring Chiara Soldati, CEO of La Scolca and one of the most prominent figures in the Italian wine world. The event will take place on 10th August, 2025, at the resort’s iconic underground Wine Cellar, offering an unforgettable evening of heritage, flavor, and elegance.
Celebrating over a century of winemaking excellence, Chiara Soldati represents the fourth generation of the Soldati family to lead La Scolca, Italy’s esteemed wine estate in Gavi, Piedmont. Guests will be treated to a multi-course tasting menu curated to complement La Scolca’s finest vintages.
Dishes on the menu include refined creations such as pan-seared rainbow trout with saffron bisque, herbs-crusted beef tenderloin, and mulled wine poached pears, each paired with exceptional wines personally selected and presented by Chiara Soldati herself.
Held in the Maldives’ first and only underground wine cellar, this intimate dinner is an opportunity for wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs to engage with a legendary winemaker in an exclusive island setting.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is part of Hilton Honors®, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 24 world-class brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard WiFi. Members also have access to contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check-in, choose their room and access their room using Digital Key.
For more information or to book your experience, please visit www.conradmaldives.com or email mlehi.experiences@conradhotels.com or contact +960 6680629.
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Huvafen Fushi to host iconic 17-course omakase by Japan’s Chef Setsuo Funahashi

Huvafen Fushi, the iconic resort in the Maldives, is set to host an exclusive one-night culinary residency with the renowned two-Michelin-starred restaurant, Nikaku.
On Monday, 11 August 2025, Huvafen Fushi’s overwater restaurant RAW will welcome celebrated Chef Setsuo Funahashi for a 17-course omakase dinner – a traditional Japanese dining experience where the chef selects each dish. This special evening will offer a rare insight into the world of authentic Edomae sushi, a style developed during Japan’s Edo period in the 1700s. Originally created as a method to preserve fish caught in Tokyo Bay before the advent of refrigeration, Edomae sushi involves techniques such as curing with vinegar or salt, simmering, and marinating in sauces.
Chef Funahashi, a third-generation sushi master and the owner of Nikaku in Kitakyushu, is widely respected for his dedication to traditional Japanese methods. He sources the freshest fish from the Kanmon Straits, which separate the islands of Honshu and Kyushu. For this occasion at Huvafen Fushi, every ingredient will be flown in directly from Japan to guarantee the highest standards of quality and authenticity.

Nikaku, which translates as “a pair of cranes” – a symbol of lasting prosperity – stands as a tribute to the enduring craftsmanship of Japanese cuisine. Chef Funahashi continues a two-century legacy, employing techniques such as hontegaeshi for forming nigiri, and refining the anbai – the precise balance of salt and vinegar in sushi rice. Each course will be presented with meticulous attention to detail, offering guests an experience where each dish becomes a work of art.
The evening’s dining will be highly exclusive, with two intimate seatings limited to eight guests per session. A curated selection of premium champagne, fine white wines, and exceptional sake will be available to complement the nuanced flavours of the omakase menu.
This exceptional collaboration exemplifies Huvafen Fushi’s commitment to delivering sophisticated, world-class culinary experiences. It is a celebration of two refined traditions – the serene luxury of the Maldives and the disciplined precision of Japanese cuisine – coming together for an unforgettable night of gastronomic artistry.
Dining at Huvafen Fushi has long been regarded as an elevated affair, with each venue offering distinctive culinary expressions against a backdrop of unspoiled natural beauty. Among them, SALT is considered one of the finest restaurants in the Maldives, blending elegant Japanese flavours with Latin flair in a relaxed Izakaya-style setting poised above the ocean. Designed for sharing and pairing with drinks, its offerings are best enjoyed as the sun sets over the water.
For a more health-conscious alternative, RAW presents a 100% organic, raw food menu in a bistro-inspired format, featuring fresh ingredients sourced from the chef’s own garden and served alongside energising juices. With panoramic views of the sea, RAW offers a tranquil yet refined setting – making it the perfect stage for Chef Funahashi’s rare residency.
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