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Escape to Maldives with Sun Siyam Resorts during Eid holidays
Sun Siyam Resorts have enhanced their bespoke programme of private-island experiences to offer vacationers a fantastic EID holiday this year.
Become the next football legend at Siyam World
Siyam World Maldives loves big celebrations and has lined up fun activities for the whole family this Eid including a football camp with legend Marco Materazzi to help turn your young ones into the next sporting sensations. Kids get the chance to play with and learn from Materazzi, a former professional footballer and manager from Italy who played with various Italian teams as well as Everton in the Premier League and Inter Milan.
The resort has fun-filled activities, adventurous escapades, and memorable experiences planned for this holiday including a colour run around the island, where guests are to be doused from head to toe in beautiful rainbow colours and race across the beach.
There will be traditional celebrations with an epic EID feast featuring Maldivian delicacies and Arabic dishes at Tempo and Maldivian story telling of Bodu Mas accompanied by cultural dances and shows.
Feast your senses at Sun Siyam Iru Veli
On April 22nd, join Sun Siyam Iru Veli to taste the world. The resort will be hosting an Eid BBQ Dinner, the perfect way to bring friends and families together to celebrate the end of Ramadan.
As part of the resorts’ ongoing exclusive celebrity chef residencies, Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Maldives welcomes Italian Sky Sports TV journalist and host of Casa Baio on the Food Network in Italy, Manuele Baiocchini, to its culinary shores from 22nd to 28th of April, 2023.
Guests at Sun Siyam Iru Veli will be able to indulge in several specialty dishes freshly prepared by Manuele during various exclusive dinner show cooking events throughout his stay. He will also present his incredible dishes at an exceptional management cocktail by the beach where all island foodies can sample his elegant but simply-tasty Italian dishes while gazing into the sunset.
There are prizes up for grabs for those attending the festivities, from a romantic beach dinner to a wine tasting class and even a spa massage. Following a delicious meal, join local talents at Chemistry Beach for a Dance Show and Belly Dancing, and to top off the evening a live DJ playing international tunes to ensure you end the night dancing away. Don’t miss out on an Eid Feast and experience not to forget!
Intl DJs are back with a bang at Sun Siyam Olhuveli
Start the party at Sun Siyam Olhuveli with Dubai based DJ Thomas Karnovski and Iraqi born Shébani who will be ramping up the music this Eid and making their return to the resort following a successful Valentine’s week of performances last year.
Thomas is a British house and open-format DJ who has been on the scene for the past 15 years. Originally hailing from Kent, UK, he first gained traction in London by playing at known and established nightclubs such as Pacha and Cable, representing prestigious club brands such as Ministry of Sound, and Kinky Malinki.
Shébani is no stranger to the international scene. An alternative singer-songwriter who has enthralled audiences worldwide, with her flawless and haunting vocals, Shébani’s music is unapologetically vibrant, vulnerable and emotional and explores the eternally human themes of love, fear, regret and bliss. Bound to get you in the celebratory spirit, get groovy at Olhuveli.
Discounted villa water stays at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
Looking for paradise? Look no further and take advantage of an unmissable offer and receive up to 20% off a relaxing spa experience when you book a water villa stay at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi.
This incredible offer is valid for bookings made up until 30th April, so book now only not to be disappointed. In addition to a spa experience, you will also receive a complimentary floating breakfast, a bottle of champagne and box of cookies upon arrival, a dolphin cruise once during your stay and a 10-minute scuba diving trial.
At Sun Siyam Vilu Reef children under the age of 12 years old will stay and eat for free in a villa shared with two fully paying adults. On top of that enjoy a bottle of sparkling wine and a fruit basket on arrival, a dolphin cruise during your stay, and complimentary kids club activities, beach volley, tennis and football events. This offer is valid for bookings made until 30th April 2023 only.
To find out more EID Holiday escapades at Sun Siyam Resorts or to book your stay, please visit www.sunsiyam.com, or contact us at book@sunsiyam.com.
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has been nominated in the Resorts category for the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (UK) and the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (US), marking a further development in the resort’s international recognition.
The Readers’ Choice Awards are based on traveller feedback and are considered a key benchmark within the global travel industry. The dual nomination reflects the resort’s presence across international markets and its engagement with guests from different regions.
The nomination follows a series of recognitions for the resort. In 2025, Kuda Villingili was ranked among the Top 5 Overseas Leisure Resorts Worldwide in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards, placing fifth globally. It was also listed among the Top Resorts in the Indian Ocean in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 (US). The resort was similarly recognised in the 2024 edition of the awards.
Located in North Malé Atoll, approximately 30 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives offers 75 villas and residences, each with private pools and views of the surrounding ocean.
The resort features eight restaurants and three bars, including Japanese-Peruvian dining at Mar-Umi and Teppanyaki by Mar-Umi. Other dining options include Asian cuisine at East and grill offerings at Fire. Additional facilities include a cigar lounge, a large swimming pool, a spa with overwater treatment villas, and a range of wellness and recreational activities such as yoga, sound therapy and surfing.
Amjad Thaufeeg, Commercial Director at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, stated that the nominations reflect feedback from guests across international markets and noted the importance of maintaining consistent service standards.
Voting for the Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 is open until 30 June 2026, with results scheduled to be announced in November 2026.
Baros Maldives is set to host a curated Earth Day experience titled Earth Day in Bloom on 22 April 2026, offering guests an evening programme centred on sustainability, nature and locally sourced ingredients.
The event will begin at 6:30pm at the resort’s Chef’s Garden, where guests will be welcomed with a Garden Spritz before taking part in a guided tour of the garden. The tour will introduce participants to local herbs and island-grown produce cultivated on the property.
As part of the programme, guests will be invited to plant their own herb, contributing to the garden while engaging in an activity aligned with environmental awareness. The experience will continue with a garden dinner starting at 7pm, featuring a menu designed around fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the island.
An optional pairing of organic wines will also be available, providing an additional element to the dining experience.
The event is priced at USD 175 per person, excluding applicable service charge and taxes. Reservations can be made through the resort’s butler service.
The initiative reflects Baros Maldives’ focus on sustainability-led guest experiences, integrating environmental awareness with culinary offerings and on-island activities.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives has been recognised as a Quality Winner at the TUI Global Hotel Awards 2026, an accolade based on guest feedback from travellers worldwide. The recognition reflects the resort’s delivery of guest experiences shaped by service standards, facilities and alignment with evolving traveller preferences.
Located in North Malé Atoll, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives offers a range of accommodation options, with more than 140 units including overwater suites, beach bungalows and duplex garden bungalows. The resort is designed to accommodate couples, families and groups.
The resort features seven dining venues offering a mix of international and local cuisine. Tex Mex serves Mexican and Spanish-inspired dishes, while Dalchini offers an Indian à la carte menu available for lunch and dinner. Raalhu Bar provides a setting for evening refreshments, with views of the sunset.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives is also known for Pasta Point, a surf break recognised for its left-hand waves. The resort attracts surfers from international markets who travel to access the location. Surf operations at Pasta Point are managed by Atoll Adventures, with bookings handled through Atoll Travel to ensure a structured approach to surf access.
The TUI Global Hotel Awards are determined by guest reviews, making the recognition an indicator of guest satisfaction. The resort’s inclusion as a Quality Winner reflects its performance in meeting guest expectations within the Maldives tourism sector.
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