The Dispatch · What's On
What's on in the Maldives.
The happenings worth knowing about across the islands — guest-chef residencies, festivals, wellness retreats, new openings and awards. Curated by our team, with a link to the original source for every entry.
Meyyafushi Maldives Welcomes Professional Padel Player Dilara Torssell for Exclusive Summer Residency
Meyyafushi Maldives by BeKind Hospitality Group invites guests to play and learn on the world’s first fixed overwater padel tennis court as professional player Dilara Torssell takes up an exclusive...
Angsana Velavaru Launches “Sun, Sea & Fishing in Velavaru” Experience
There is a quieter side to the Maldives, found beyond the familiar rhythm of overwater escapes and sunset rituals. At Angsana Velavaru, the ocean becomes more than a backdrop — it becomes part of t...
Manta Season Returns: Front-Row Encounters at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort
The The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, a five-star holistic wellness sanctuary nestled within the pristine Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, invites travellers to experience one of the Maldiv...
Addu’s Eid celebrations set to reel in excitement with Burunu Lite
With just days remaining before the start of Burunu Lite Addu Edition (Ronda Masrace 1447), excitement is building across Addu City as 24 teams prepare to take part in the one-day sport fishing tou...
Milaidhoo Maldives Celebrates 10 Years of Island Soul
Milaidhoo Maldives marks a defining milestone this year as it celebrates 10 years of barefoot informality, heartfelt hospitality and deeply personal island stories in the heart of the Maldives.
JOALI BEING Announces 2026 B’Kidult Summer Programme
JOALI BEING, the Maldives’ well-living island where guests come to feel lighter, happier, and more energised, is pleased to unveil the 2026 edition of its annual B’Kidult Summer Programme, taking p...
A Thoughtful Approach to Wellness at Javvu Spa, Amilla Maldives
Amilla Maldives introduces a thoughtfully curated wellness offering at Javvu Spa, led by Dr. Shagnika Pradhan, a certified doctor in natural therapies and a dedicated scholar of yogic philosophy.
Stargazing Residency with Former NASA Astronaut Dominic Antonelli at Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort
Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort, is set to host former NASA Astronaut Dominic Antonelli from 6 to 9 June 2026 for an exclusive celestial residency that brings together space explorati...
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Celebrates World Cocktail Day with Intentional Green Practices and Handcrafted Touches
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, part of the Privé collection within the House of Siyam, marks World Cocktail Day with a transformative celebration of Green Mixology blending creativity wi...
Sun Siyam Resorts welcomes Gulf travellers for Eid Al Adha celebrations across the Maldives
This Eid Al Adha, Sun Siyam invites Gulf travellers to swap city skylines for turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, and immersive island celebrations across some of the Indian Ocean’s mo...
Meyyafushi Maldives brings ‘Kindness to the Environment’ to life through solar energy
Set against the turquoise waters of the Maldives, Meyyafushi Maldives, the newest luxury resort by BeKind Hospitality, is taking a bold step towards a more sustainable future with the installation...
Coco Collection launches ‘Coco Eid Escape’ with exclusive island experiences
Coco Collection, a truly Maldivian-owned resort brand celebrated for its personalised hospitality and soulful island settings, has unveiled a special Coco Eid Escape at Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Pal...