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The Marina @ Crossroads Maldives attracts 10k visitors in just 3 months
On Wednesday 15 December 2021, three months after the official reopening of The Marina @ CROSSROADS Maldives to the public, the visitor count to The Marina has reached the remarkable 10,000 visitors.
To celebrate this milestone, the lucky 10,000th visitor, Aishath Hameed, a local working at the Maldives Gas Pvt Ltd as a senior Marketing and Public Relation travelling with her husband to The Marina received a red carpet warm welcome from the Senior Management Team of CROSSROADS Maldives, and they were treated to a taste of the Maldivian hospitality with traditional local dance and boduberu drumming sessions.
Upon arrival at The Marina, Aishath Hameed and her husband were escorted by the Team to The Marina Pavilion, where the awarding ceremony took place. A congratulatory certificate was presented by the Management Team to Aishath Hameed including amazing gifts from The Marina’s retail partners.
The 10,000th visitor received a complimentary return tickets to the Marina, meal for two vouchers from from bean/Co at The Marina, Hard Rock Cafe Maldives, Nihonbashi Blue, Carne Diem Grill by Dharshan, special gifts from Ministry Of Crab Maldives , Sifani, Island Breeze, Ripcurl, Rock Shop, Candy Shop, Compass, Moodhu and another voucher from Best Dives.
“The fact that The Marina reached its 10,000th visitor mark in just a short span of three months proves how successful we have been thus far. The collective effort of the whole CROSSROADS Team and of course, the guidance and leadership from our Managing Director, Tolga Unan, these attributed to the success of The Marina,” said Yashfa Hassan, the Director of Retail at The Marina.
“As we are now gearing up to celebrate the festive season from 21 December 2021 to 7 January 2022, we would like to invite everyone to celebrate with us at The Marina, as we proudly showcase the valuable work and effort by our Team in delighting our visitors with 360° of happenings that caters different age groups.”
Crafted from tales of the past, designed to inspire the present, CROSSROADS Maldives is the next chapter in the story of one of the world’s most amazing destinations.
The archipelago’s only “one-stop, non-stop” lifestyle destination invites adventurous travellers from the four corners of the globe to cross paths and explore a treasure trove of iconic oceanfront resorts, upscale lifestyle outlets and endless entertainment offerings, as well as the stunning natural, cultural and nautical attractions that have lured maritime travellers to the Maldives for centuries. CROSSROADS Maldives is where cultures meet.
The Marina @ CROSSROADS Maldives is the first and largest fully integrated lifestyle hub, in the Indian Ocean, located in the heart of Maldives. The awe-inspiring shopping, entertainment and dinning destination, with in a convenient 15-minutes speedboat ride from Malé and Velana international airport.
The Marina @ CROSSROADS Maldives offers a vast array of lifestyle outlets, featuring world renowned restaurants, as well as casual dining possibilities, and with endless entertainment offerings.
Blending the elegant chic of a European Riviera town with the idyllic, tropical ambiance of the Indian Ocean, The Marina @ CROSSROADS creates a remarkable lifestyle destination bursting with unique memorable experiences. Discover all the pleasures in one amazing destination.
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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has been nominated in the “Resort” category of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, one of the travel industry’s recognised measures of guest preference and brand standing.
Located in Raa Atoll, the resort is continuing to build its profile through its all-Club concept, service model and guest experiences shaped by both location and programme. As the Maldives’ first all-Club InterContinental resort, the property includes a set of signature benefits with each stay, including daily breakfast, afternoon tea and evening aperitif.
The resort features 81 beach, lagoon and overwater villas and residences, along with seven restaurants and bars. Its guest offering combines private accommodation with a range of tailored experiences, including manta ray encounters in the Maamunagau lagoon, customised Dining by Design experiences, visiting wellness practitioners and its Artist in Residence programme.
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is also positioned to serve both couples and families, through its family offering and adults-only Retreat enclave.
The nomination reflects continued recognition for a resort that combines service, experience-led programming and a natural setting within one of the Maldives’ established tourism atolls.
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has introduced its Family Fun Summer offer, aimed at families seeking longer island stays built around shared activities and rest. The offer is available for booking from 15 April to 15 June 2026, with a minimum stay of four nights for travel through to 20 December 2026.
Located within Baa Atoll, the Maldives’ first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is positioning the offer around family wellness, marine experiences and time spent together in a natural island setting. Seasonal snorkelling with manta rays in Hanifaru Bay remains one of the area’s key attractions, while the resort’s collection of beach and overwater villas is designed to accommodate families looking for space and flexibility during their stay.
For larger families and groups, the resort also offers the two-bedroom Heavenly Beach Residence, which includes a living room, kitchen and dining area intended to support longer and more relaxed island stays.
The resort says the guest experience can be shaped around both activity and downtime, supported by Westin’s Sleep Well concept and Heavenly Bed. Children have access to the Westin Family Kids Club, which includes a children’s pool and pirate ship, while parents can make use of Heavenly Spa by Westin.
Away from the villa, the resort is also promoting shared family experiences through Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy activities focused on the culture and environment of Baa Atoll. These include traditional lacquer craft workshops, visits to local islands and guided marine activities in surrounding waters.
The Family Fun Summer package includes three meals per day, with children under 12 dining free of charge. It also includes a one-time dolphin cruise for two adults and two children, a 30-minute photography session with one printed photo, and a USD 150 resort credit.
Reethi Faru Resort has been recognised at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, receiving honours in four categories: Best Beach Villa in Indian Ocean, Best Pool Villa in Indian Ocean, Best Eco-Friendly Resort in Maldives, and Best Sustainable Hotel in Maldives.
The awards recognise performance across villa accommodation and environmentally focused hospitality, reflecting the resort’s emphasis on guest experience alongside sustainability and environmental stewardship.
According to the resort, the recognition supports its positioning within the Maldives market as a property that combines natural surroundings, accommodation standards and responsible hospitality practices.
Located on Filaidhoo in Raa Atoll, Reethi Faru Resort features 145 villas, including beachfront and overwater accommodation designed in a style that combines Maldivian elements with contemporary comfort.
The resort’s food and beverage offering includes six restaurants and six bars, while its leisure facilities cover watersports, diving, yoga, spa treatments and fitness activities. Surrounded by coral reefs, the resort also offers guests access to marine-based experiences in the Indian Ocean.
Sustainability remains a central part of the resort’s operations, with initiatives that include coral reef restoration and guest experiences linked to environmental awareness.
Through its recognition at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, Reethi Faru Resort has added to its profile as a Maldives resort with a focus on both accommodation standards and sustainability.
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