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Kandima Maldives brings everyday live entertainment at the heart of its guest experience
Seeking that perfect tropikal Maldivian getaway with an exciting mix of active lifestyle and entertainment all day, every day of the week? Kandima Maldives pulls out all the stops for the party to begin with a bang and the fun to never end! Kandima Maldives redefines the travellers expectation to the Maldives. Choose the lifestyle that suits you the best. Soak into the wanderlust of the blue azure and get live on indulging entertainment. The choice is yours! #MyKindOfPlace
Every day at Kandima is a celebration of life! Whether you want to woo your partner, or wow your family or friends with an oh-so-stylish holiday to remember, Kandima Maldives is the ultimate tropikal island paradise for all. The resort goes live each day from morning to night with plenty of fun-packed entertainment and an endless list of kool experiences to choose from. As the top go-to (desti)nation for travellers coming from India or around the world, the resort reimagines people’s lifestyles like no other! So come out and play all you want at our seriously entertaining lifestyle resort. #KandimaNeverSleeps.
Here’s a little nudge to help you achieve your #AnythingButOrdinary summer vacay goals! Get to know more about the koolest live entertainment spots on the island and how you can live it up in style every day only at Kandima Maldives:
Make a splash or just groove into the night at the Beach Club and Breeze Pool Bar
Beach more, worry less! Let the days turn into nights at the Beach Club, a perfect hangout spot for families, couples or singles. Gaze at the endless blues as DJs entertain you with their party tunes. Swim up for fruity kocktails, delicious shots or just relax in the stylish cabanas by the pool. Splash the sun away for an uber fun party once a week at the Beach Club while the DJ spins the evening into a hazy time full of good vibes! For a more exclusive together time with loved ones, head to the UFO pods or cabanas by the Beach Club where the K’Krew serves mouth-watering signature kocktails.
What’s more? ‘Splash the Sun Away Party’ or ‘Mix and Mingle Kocktail’ are other special weekly fun party and gatherings that are complimentary for guests to join.
Looking for a kool and stylish place to lounge? Unwind as the sun melts into the horizon and play on till the stars shine bright above! Head to the Breeze Pool Bar that has a new theme night party, every night of the week from Latin to Reggae, from Rock to Retro, and beyond! Let the live bands make you groove and the rocking live bands or kool DJs make you move, as you enjoy tropikal kocktails and flavoured shishas.
For those looking for a beachier night out, there are ‘Full Moon Night’ parties happening every month and also a special Maldivian night once a week to soak into the Maldivian culture with mouth-watering dishes and performances by Maldivian natives showcasing ‘Boduberu’ traditional drums and dances.
That’s not all! Happy hours are on – every day at Breeze Pool Bar! Here various oh-so talented Dj’s and bands go live at sundowners to set the mood for those perfect cheers!
Enter the world of exclusivity at the Forbidden Bar, the adults-only bar and lounge
Dress up and enter the adults-only Forbidden Bar through a kool psychedelic tunnel, where renowned DJs play into the night, every night! Taste the Kandima signature kocktails by the deck that looks out into the sea or take the party straight to the dance floor. Forbidden Bar also hosts the most happening ‘White Parties’ every week with hip music, where guests dress up in all white from head to toe and the K’Krew paints their faces with the koolest neon colours. Kandima Maldives leaves no shells unturned to give an oh-so amazing experience to their in-house kool cats!
Movie nights for together time at Smoked beach, Kandiland for kids or in your own Villa
Get enchanted with ‘Movie Nights’ under the stars every week at Smoked beach, or even at Kandiland, one of the largest kids’ clubs in the Maldives. Enjoy your movie as the K’Krew serves up tasty popcorns, signature kocktails, and mocktails for kids.
Wait, there’s more! Go fancy in style. You can call for a special movie of your choice with family, in the comfort of your villa, with pizzas, popcorns, soft drinks and more. Or you can cuddle up and enjoy a romantic movie night as a couple with a private dinner set-up at the beach or at your very own villa with champagne to order!
Destination dining or fine dining with a twist at Smoked, Azure, Sea Dragon and beyond
Fine dining gets a whole new dimension at Kandima Maldives! You can move to the melodious music of the acoustic entertainers who play each day at different venues. That’s not all, private dining experiences can be elevated by the K’Krew upon request. You can enjoy live music by in-house artists or violinists as they savour an unforgettable curated dining experience at an exclusive setting by the beach or in the privacy of your own villa.
Koolest stay offers for families and couples this season, only at Kandima Maldives
For families, book the specially curated ‘Oh-so Fun Family Break’ package designed exclusively to entertain little VIPS to grown-ups for a memorable fun time at Kandima Maldives. Now indulge in endless activities and reconnect as a family with amazing live entertainment, there is something in store for all! Enjoy complimentary perks like an unforgettable family beach picnic box, a family movie night with scrumptious pizzas, a dolphin cruise and much more. To top it all, kids get complimentary ice creams every day. It will be just your kind of fun family break to remember!
Packages price starts from USD 2500++/ INR 1,90,000++ onwards
For couples, book an anything but ordinary ‘Eskape to Paradise’ offer to avail 35% off on half-board meal plans. There are so many live entertainment options to choose from, plus a host of complimentary activities for couples like daily snorkelling trips, a 30-minute spa session at EsKape, a dolphin cruise, weekly beach games and pool parties, and beyond. What’s more? Honeymooners who book this package are entitled to a bottle of wine, a 3 course romantic beach dinner and a complimentary kocktail each during the stay. With so many things to do, Kandima Maldives is indeed the place to be in the Maldives!
At Kandima Maldives, the fun never stops and there’s no room for boredom!
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Nova Maldives will renew its partnership with PADI this September to co-host Project AWARE Week from 16 to 20 September 2026.
Organised by the resort’s marine team, the programme will give guests, from first-time snorkellers to experienced divers, opportunities to combine marine wildlife observation with practical conservation activities. The initiative is intended to turn time spent in the ocean into an educational experience while encouraging greater awareness of marine conservation.
This year’s AWARE Week coincides with PADI’s 60th anniversary and Nova Maldives’ fourth year of operation in South Ari Atoll. Now in its eighth global edition, PADI AWARE Week has developed into a citizen science movement within the diving community and has helped rescue more than 41,000 entangled marine animals to date.
Through its continued participation, Nova Maldives aims to encourage guests to become ocean advocates and remain engaged with marine conservation beyond their stay.
Guests staying at Nova during AWARE Week will be able to participate in a programme designed for different levels of ocean experience. Activities will include:
- Ocean immersion and storytelling: Sessions inspired by Blue Planet and other ocean documentaries, highlighting the diversity and vulnerability of marine life.
- Dive Against Debris: Underwater clean-up dives in the resort’s lagoon, during which participants will remove plastic and other waste before recording the findings in PADI AWARE’s global database.
- Whale shark snorkelling: Guided encounters that will allow guests to swim alongside whale sharks in the open waters of South Ari Atoll.
- Manta ray and turtle-spotting excursions: Guided boat trips to feeding and nesting areas where manta rays and turtles can be observed in their natural habitats.
- Coral restoration workshops: Practical sessions introducing guests to coral planting and the resort’s ongoing reef regeneration work.
“Some of the most meaningful work happens when you show up year after year. Four years into Nova’s story, we’ve learned that the health of the reef tells us a great deal about the impact we’re making, and that the guests who choose to return aren’t just here for the view,” said Abdulla Aboobakuru, General Manager of Nova Maldives.
“They’re here because Nova reflects something they already care about, including care for the ocean, a sense of community and a more thoughtful way of experiencing the places we visit. That’s what we hope Nova can inspire in new and returning guests alike: less a destination, more a calling.”
The resort’s marine conservation work continues throughout the year. Its coral nursery contains a growing collection of metal frames holding individually secured coral fragments, which are later transplanted onto the house reef. Guests are regularly invited to participate in the planting process, while the marine team monitors the young coral colonies as they develop.
Nova Maldives also maintains partnerships with the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme and Manta Trust. The resort is accredited as a Responsible Manta Tourism Operator, with the partnerships supporting its year-round approach to marine conservation.
Renowned for its marine life and underwater experiences, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, part of Sun Siyam’s Privé Collection, has been named Best House Reef at the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards 2026.
The award recognises the resort’s marine environment, which is accessible directly from its beaches and overwater villas. The annual TTM Awards and Gala brings together travel professionals and hoteliers from across the archipelago to recognise achievements within the Maldivian hospitality industry.
The island’s coral reef is home to marine species including resident sea turtles, reef sharks, tropical fish and eagle rays. Guests can explore the reef through guided excursions led by the resort’s resident marine experts, customised scuba-diving experiences and coral restoration initiatives designed to support the long-term preservation of the marine environment.
“Our reef is the living soul of Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, shaping every visitor’s journey from the moment they step into our turquoise lagoon,” said Masdhooq Saeed, Cluster General Manager. “To be named the Maldives’ Best House Reef is an immense honour, strengthening our commitment to nurturing this remarkable marine sanctuary so our guests can keep discovering its quiet magic beneath the surface.”
Travellers seeking underwater experiences can book directly with the resort to access exclusive benefits and guided marine excursions.
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, part of the Privé Collection within the House of Siyam, has announced its festive programme, “Eutopia: The Infinite Bloom”, which will run from 22 December 2026 to 7 January 2027.
The seasonal programme features activities and experiences for guests of all ages. Dining will take centre stage with Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve gala dinners by the water, exclusive Chef’s Table experiences and seafood barbecues on the beach.
The evening entertainment programme will include live acoustic performances, island DJ sets, aerial dance shows and Maldivian cultural performances.
During the day, guests will be able to explore the resort’s lagoon through activities such as house reef snorkelling, sunset Jet Car rides and sandbank excursions. The Spa will offer wellness rituals and couples’ therapies, while younger guests can take part in gingerbread decorating, a fashion show and Santa’s arrival on the beach.
“Eutopia is our invitation to celebrate and embrace nature, meaningful moments, and the relaxed luxury that defines Sun Siyam Vilu Reef through our festivities,” said Masdhooq Saeed, Cluster General Manager.
“From unforgettable ocean adventures to starlit beach celebrations, every experience has been thoughtfully designed to create lasting memories that will continue to flourish long after the season ends.”
The programme will culminate with a New Year’s Eve celebration on the beach on 31 December, featuring live music, midnight toasts and a fireworks display over the water.
The resort’s festive programme is available to view online, with bookings open for stays between 22 December 2026 and 7 January 2027.
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