Maldives News

Begin Your Stay in Style With Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts’ Exceptional Arrival Experiences
With a selection of exceptional arrival experiences to choose from across a global portfolio, arriving at one of Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts’ properties promises to make every stay memorable from the very beginning.

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort Brings Ballet Retreat to Baa Atoll
Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, a natural island hideaway on the western edge of the heart-shaped Baa Atoll, is bringing classical ballet to its shores with the launch of a new “Baa Atoll Ballet Retreat”.

Ifuru Island Maldives to Open on 23 September 2023
The Maldives’ best kept secret is set to be revealed this September, as independently owned private sanctuary, Ifuru Island Maldives, makes its surprise debut.

Maldives Hotel Offers World-First for Colour Blind Guests
This International Colour Blindness Awareness Month, Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives - arguably one of the most colourful resorts in the Maldives - has partnered with EnChroma, to offer colour blind guests a chance to experience its dramatic landscape in full colour, for the very first time with its glasses for colour blindness.

Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island presents Wellness Weekend 2023
As World Wellness Weekend 2023 draws near, Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island, the blissful all-villa resort under Jumeirah Group, is delighted to present an array of invigorating activities and experiences curated to elevate the well-being of its cherished guests, nurturing both body and soul.

Nova Maldives announces the launch of its first vibrant local art market
The bright new star among resorts in the Maldives, Nova, will host its first local art market on the 6th and 7th of October, 2023. To commemorate the Maldivian underwater world, talented local artists will bring a vibrant display of creativity and craftsmanship to the Nova guests.

JA Manafaru Scoops Top Maldives Culinary Award
Recognised by the Maldives travel industry and announced at this year’s ‘Travel Trade Maldives 2023’ event, JA Manafaru has been presented with the ‘Best Culinary Resort 2023’ award.

Maldives To Become the Official Island Travel Partner of ITB China 2023
Emphasizing strategic cooperation, ITB China is pleased to announce the Maldives as the Official Island Travel Partner of ITB China 2023. The partnership will turn the prime travel destination into one of the highlights of the trade show, held on 12 – 14 September 2023 in Shanghai.

Barceló Hotels & Resorts Opens in the Maldives with the Opening of Barceló Whale Lagoon Resort
A new chapter in soft-club style hospitality is written as Barceló Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the opening of its maiden Maldivian resort — the exquisite Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives.

DAMAC’s 120-villa Maldives Island Resort Construction on Track for 2025 Delivery
Project delivery of the Mandarin Oriental Bolidhuffaru Reef Resort expected in 2025

JA Manafaru Maldives Awarded Worldwide Kids Accreditation
JA Manafaru Maldives has been awarded the distinguished independent seal of excellence for safe and professional childcare by Worldwide Kids (WK).

Now Open! Amari Raaya Maldives
Opening Offer: 40% off, free seaplane transfers, 30 minute photoshoot and sunset cruise