Kula, the breezy all-day dining spot at The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, is doing what it does best: keeping things deliciously unpredictable. Starting Sunday, 3rd August, the team will be rolling out weekly theme nights that serve up serious flavor and curated vibes.

By day, Kula is your go-to for buffet-style bites with a side of ocean views and jungle-chic greenery. By night, it’s a full-on flavor parade, with chefs whipping a new theme menu for every day of the week. The daily-changing lineup globe-trots from India’s spice markets to Mexico’s street stalls, with pit stops in Italy, the Maldives and beyond. Expect open kitchens, live cooking stations and playful decorations to get you in the mood.

On Monday, ease in with a Peru-Mex Fiesta—a Latin mashup of Mexican, Peruvian and Caribbean flavors that hits every tropical note. Come Tuesday, it’s time for a wild ride through Asia’s finest street stalls, from India’s and Sri Lanka’s spices to Thailand’s tang and Indonesia’s sizzle. Wednesday is surf & turf territory: burger patties and sizzling kebabs cozied up next to net-fresh seafood in a BBQ showdown. Thursday goes full wok mode with stir-fried everything, plus fresh sushi and sashimi. Friday brings it back home with Maldivian Night where island-inspired salads, curries and seafood are served up by Kula’s team in traditional gear. And just when you think the week peaked, Taste of Italy rolls in on Saturday with pasta, pizza and risotto. Wrap it all up on Sunday with Fisherman’s Catch – net-fresh ocean bounty barbecued, poached or served as ceviche.

Nanda, Executive Chef at The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, said: “Curating the new Kula theme nights was like creating a world tour through food. Each evening brings a fresh energy—whether it’s the fiery Latin vibes of Monday or the soulful taste of home on Maldivian Fridays. It’s more than just a buffet; it’s a culinary experience, meant to spark curiosity and conversation. We’ve layered in authentic flavors, live action stations, and a whole lot of heart.”

Milaidhoo Maldives, a private boutique island devoted to barefoot elegance and personalised wellbeing, has announced the immersive residency of Emilie Chanon, world-renowned energy healer and transformational facilitator, from 24th August to 15th September 2025.

Surrounded by Milaidhoo’s tranquil, natural beauty, guests are invited to embark on a deep personal journey of release, realignment and renewal through Emilie’s intuitive healing therapies. With over a decade of experience, Emilie brings a powerful blend of Reiki, Family Constellation Therapy and Energetic modalities to those seeking balance, clarity and emotional freedom.

Throughout her residency, Emilie will offer a curated selection of holistic sessions, each designed to meet guests exactly where they are, whether seeking inner peace, emotional healing or spiritual reconnection.

• Reiki Healing and Chakra Crystal Balancing: This deeply restorative session releases energetic blockages and restores the body’s natural flow. Crystals enhance the healing process, guiding guests into a state of deep calm, harmony and inner stillness.
• Family Constellation Therapy: Explore and release inherited emotional patterns and ancestral burdens. This profound therapy provides clarity and liberation from long-held subconscious blocks, offering emotional freedom and renewed perspective.
• Access Bars: A gentle yet transformative technique that activates 32 points on the head to clear mental clutter, emotional stress and limiting beliefs, leaving space for clarity, creativity and deep relaxation.
• Deep Energetic Alignment: A fusion of chakra balancing, Reiki and intuitive healing, this session clears emotional stagnation and recharges your energetic field, leaving you grounded, rebalanced and reenergised.
• Bespoke Healing Sessions: Tailored to each guest’s unique journey, these sessions blend Emilie’s full range of techniques for a highly personalised experience of transformation and renewal.

Emilie has guided healing experiences at leading resorts and private retreats around the world. She is a World Spa & Wellness Awards Judge (2020–2025), Spa Leader of the Year (2020) and was recently nominated Wellness Practitioner of the Year 2025 by Destination Deluxe.

Her residency embodies Milaidhoo’s “Wellbeing Your Way” philosophy, where wellness is intimate, intuitive and grounded in nature. Within the island’s serene environment, guests are offered space to pause and reconnect with their inner world.

Discover the serene spirit of our peaceful island this summer, where transformation meets barefoot informality.

Take advantage of the resort’s exclusive Summer Offer and experience Emilie Chanon’s healing journey in paradise.

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).