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.
Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort unveils “Ocean Harmony”: A summer of wild luxury, wellness, and meaningful connection in the Maldives
Sirru Fen Fushi has unveiled Ocean Harmony, a Summer 2026 programme
The island table reimagined: Nova Maldives introduces ‘Maldivian Flavours’ dining series
Nova Maldives has introduced Maldivian Flavours, a year-round dining series that reinterprets the islands' culinary traditions through a contemporary, entirely plant-based lens. Curated by executive chef Sobah, a daily rotation…
Rosamund Pike to headline Fari Islands Festival 2026
The Fari Islands Festival returns from 13 to 15 August 2026 for its second edition, staged across Patina Maldives and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives in the Fari Islands. Academy Award-nominated actress and humanitarian Rosamund Pike…
Eri Maldives unveils ocean awareness programme celebrating marine life and conservation
Eri Maldives, in the North Male Atoll, has placed marine conservation at the centre of its guest experience this summer with a calendar of ocean-focused programming running from 1 June to mid-July. The schedule is built around…
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort launches immersive programme of events for marine conservation
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, in the Raa Atoll, has announced a week-long programme of marine-conservation events spanning World Reef Awareness Day, World Environment Day and World Oceans Day in early June. The…
ELE|NA secures two finalist nominations across luxury and sustainability categories at the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2026
The wellness brand ELE|NA has been named a finalist in two categories at the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2026, both for Maldives spas. ELE|NA Elements of Nature at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI is shortlisted for Worldwide Luxury…
Lily Beach Resort & Spa celebrates seven prestigious 2026 award nominations across TTM Awards, SATA, and World Travel Awards
Lily Beach Resort & Spa, in the South Ari Atoll, has collected seven nominations across the World Travel Awards 2026, the South Asian Travel Awards 2026 and the TTM Awards 2026, spanning all-inclusive, family and…
Sun Siyam Iru Veli honoured with ten water safety awards for aquatic excellence
Sun Siyam Iru Veli, part of the Prive Collection of the House of Sun Siyam in the Dhaalu Atoll, has been recognised with ten awards at the 3rd Life Saving Leadership Awards Ceremony, held by the Maldives Swimming and Life Saving…
Canareef Resort Maldives nominated for prestigious World Travel Awards 2026
Canareef Resort Maldives, in the southern Seenu (Addu) Atoll, has been nominated in two categories at the World Travel Awards 2026: Indian Ocean's Leading Dive Resort and Maldives' Leading Dive Resort.
Sun, surf, and serenity: Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives unveils exclusive surf offer
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has launched a Surf & Relax offer pairing the North Male Atoll island's surf access with dining, wellness and excursions. The resort sits about 30 minutes by speedboat from Velana International…
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives celebrates 9 years of connection with the launch of “Summer Lagoon Living”
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has marked its ninth anniversary with Summer Lagoon Living, a seasonal campaign positioning the Maldivian summer as a time for longer, slower and more restorative stays. The North Male Atoll resort,…
Saffron at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru welcomes visiting guest chef for an exclusive Southern Thai culinary journey
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, in the North Male Atoll, is hosting a month-long Southern Thai dining residency at its signature restaurant, Saffron, from 17 June to 17 July 2026. The limited-time menu is created by visiting guest chef…