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Mövenpick Resort Maldives to host glittery festive celebrations
Make inspiring moments this festive season with your loved ones. Celebrate Christmas and New Year in your very own tropical private haven this year, at Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives.
ONU Marché, international themed festivities
Experience world cuisines at their best this festive season at ONU Marché where diners can kick start their days with an amazing buffet breakfast, including dishes that stretch from the Far East to the European West. There are more surprises in between, complemented by a variety of fresh tropical fruits and breads and pastries from the in-house bakery.
Come back in the evening for exciting themed buffet dinners in an unmatched Maldivian setting.
The ONU Marché festive schedule features:
- December 23: Across the World
- December 25 and 30: Flavours of the Spice Route
- December 26: Fisherman Night BBQ
- December 27: The Straits of Hormuz – Flavours of the Arabian Peninsula
- December 28: Taste of the Orient
- December 29: A Night in the Jungle
Latitude 5.5, casual and relaxed
Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru’s poolside restaurant Latitude 5.5 has a relaxed feel, with stunning ocean views and an extensive menu, from light snacks and lunches, to the finest meats from around the world and locally sourced seafood.
On December 27, Latitude will play host to a Lobster BBQ and FIN-tastic seafood night set on the beach. Guests can enjoy the best Maldives has to offer with the seafood barbecue on the stunning Latitude beach. As well as seafood being the star attraction, the resort’s food and beverage team will also offer other dishes from all continents of the world.
Celebrate Orthodox Christmas Eve with a signature lobster BBQ. It’s lobster galore as the resort brings to you all the smells of fresh grilled lobster, along with every type of lobster dish and many other culinary delights.

Bodumas, sublime holiday dining
Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru’s overwater signature restaurant Bodumas is the place to be this festive season. A seafood menu is available for lunch and dinner, along with special set lunch menus.
As a bonus, Bodumas will also be open for a sublime à la carte breakfast experience over this period.

Christmas Eve, jingle bells at ONU Marché
It’s one of the most exciting nights of the year, and Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru will present to you a European Christmas Market at ONU Marché Restaurant.
The Christmas Eve programme includes:
- December 24, 6pm: Management cocktails with Christmas Carolers at Latitude bar
- December 24, 8pm: European Christmas Market at ONU Marché Restaurant
New Year’s Eve, it’s party time!
The end of the year is almost upon us! Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru invites guests to celebrate the incoming year at ONU Marché, where the resort has prepared a sumptuous buffet for guests to enjoy before dancing the night away as a prelude to a fireworks display at midnight.
The New Year celebrations will feature:
- Pre-dinner cocktail reception at ONU Bar
- New Year’s Eve dinner in ONU Marché
- Live entertainment from international quartet group and DJ
- Countdown to New Year
- Fireworks display
- Sumptuous New Year’s Eve gala feast in elegant ambiance

Nestled on a private island in Noonu atoll, situated in the northern part of the Maldives, Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives promised serene seclusion and tropical tranquility when it opened in November 2018. As Mövenpick Hotels & Resort’s inaugural property in the Maldives, it brought a fresh perspective to the country’s hospitality scene.
The resort is designed in a contemporary style with emphasis on comfortable accommodation and a private yet stimulating resort experience. Every modern convenience is incorporated amidst desert-island luxury, reflecting Mövenpick’s renowned commitment to genuine comforts, delivered exceptionally well.
Everywhere around Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives boats superior indulgence — from 105 spacious villas each complemented with its private pool, well-appointed Little Birds’ Kids Club, stunning Sun Spa, superb gastronomic experiences and luxurious guests amenities to unparalleled under- and over-water adventures.
For reservations, please email: Resort.Kuredhivaru.Reservations@movenpick.com, contact the direct reservations line: +960 400 9010, +960 400 9009, or mobile/WhatsApp: +960 7300880, +960 7300881, +960 7300882.
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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa unveils family-focused Family Fun Summer package
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has introduced its Family Fun Summer offer, a family-focused package designed to encourage guests to spend time together through dining, leisure and recreational activities in a private island setting.
Located 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, the resort is offering the package as a year-round experience, despite its summer branding. The programme is intended for families seeking a stay that combines accommodation, meals and activities in a single offering.
The experience includes daily breakfast at Feast, where guests can access buffet selections for adults and children. Lunch is served as a three-course beachside meal, while evenings include buffet dinners, à la carte options and access to the resort’s speciality restaurants.
As part of the package, adult guests receive a USD 45 dining credit per night, which can be used at selected outlets including Baan Thai and Sea Salt. The offer is designed to expand dining options within the resort’s full board arrangement.
The package also includes activities aimed at different age groups. Children have access to the Sheraton Adventure Club, while families can take part in pool activities, water sports, sunset dolphin cruises and guided snorkelling excursions.
For guests seeking wellness experiences, Shine Spa for Sheraton offers a range of treatments, with the package including 15 per cent savings on selected services. The resort has also introduced a spa experience designed for parent and child. Additional recreational options include sunrise beach yoga, as well as access to tennis and football facilities.
Other inclusions within the offer include a complimentary family photoshoot and dining benefits for children when eating with their parents.
Family Fun Summer is available for booking until 15 June 2026, for stays through to 20 December 2026. Through the package, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is presenting a family-oriented resort experience centred on dining, recreation and shared time together.
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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau to mark Mother’s Day with wellness and dining offerings
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced a Mother’s Day programme centred on wellness, dining and family experiences, offering guests a range of activities designed to mark the occasion in Raa Atoll.
Set within the resort’s island setting, the programme will feature a series of experiences aimed at encouraging families to spend time together through relaxation, dining and shared activities.
At AVI Spa, the Mother’s Day offering will include signature treatments focused on rest and balance. Guests will also have access to holistic sessions led by visiting practitioner Dr Afsana Aradhana Ghyas, whose work focuses on integrative wellbeing and emotional balance.
Dining experiences will form a central part of the programme. These will include floating breakfasts served in private villas, interactive cooking sessions with the resort’s chefs, and private dining experiences ranging from sunset beach dinners to sandbank dining under the stars.
The resort will also offer family-focused activities for the occasion. These will include craft sessions for children, ocean-inspired guided art activities and a family photoshoot intended to capture the day’s experiences.
Through the Mother’s Day programme, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is presenting a combination of wellness, dining and family activities shaped around personal and shared experiences in a resort setting.
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W Maldives unveils The Wavemaker Edit with global talent collaborations
W Maldives has launched The Wavemaker Edit, a new ongoing series of curated collaborations with international talent, aimed at introducing a range of guest experiences across mixology, wellness, cuisine and music.
The series is designed as a rotating programme, with each edition bringing a different creative perspective to the resort. According to W Maldives, the initiative is intended to create a continuing calendar of experiences that combine social, cultural and wellness-led elements.
The first edition of The Wavemaker Edit will run from 3 to 14 June 2026 and will feature two themed chapters, titled Island Alchemy and The Restore Ritual.
Island Alchemy will focus on mixology. On 3 June, Kwok will lead a guest shift at SIP, presenting three cocktails that explore contrast and balance, including a bespoke creation inspired by the Maldives. The collaboration will continue on 6 June at WET Deck, where a poolside day party will feature a curated cocktail menu.
The second chapter, The Restore Ritual, will centre on wellness and movement in recognition of Global Wellness Day. Led by Mumbai-based yoga and movement educator Samiksha Shetty, the programme will include sessions focused on breathwork, mindfulness and alignment-based practice.
The wellness programme will include Sunset Yoga sessions at FIRE Beach on 12 and 14 June, as well as a morning meditation session at AWAY Spa on 13 June. The main event within this chapter will take place on 13 June, when guests will be able to join a Sunset Yoga session aboard the Horizon Yacht. This bookable experience will also include healthy refreshments and a 60-minute massage at AWAY Spa.
W Maldives said future editions of The Wavemaker Edit will expand into culinary, music and art-led experiences under a number of themed series, including Flavors Unscripted, Sound Wave and Make A Scene.
Commenting on the launch, General Manager Amila Handunwala said the initiative reflects the resort’s approach to continuously evolving the guest experience through collaborations with international talent.
W Maldives is positioning the series as part of its broader effort to offer more structured and experience-led programming for guests. In addition, the resort is promoting its Original Wavemaker package, which includes seaplane transfers and a half-board meal plan for two adults with a minimum stay of four nights.
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