From retro-inspired soirées and high-energy New Year’s Eve celebrations to soul-soothing wellness rituals and immersive marine experiences, the season promises a perfect balance of glamour, tradition, and barefoot island magic
Maldives, December 2025: This festive season, Four Seasons Maldives invites travellers to celebrate in unforgettable style across its two iconic island resorts: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa and Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru. From retro-inspired soirées and high-energy New Year’s Eve celebrations to soul-soothing wellness rituals and immersive marine experiences, the season promises a perfect balance of glamour, tradition, and barefoot island magic.
Kuda Huraa: Where Retro Rhythm Meets Island Spirit
At Four Seasons Maldives Kuda Huraa, the festive programme comes alive with Kuda Grooves a vibrant celebration of music, nostalgia, and movement. Guests are transported through eras with themed events ranging from Roaring Twenties-inspired beach soirées to disco-fuelled jungle nights and an electrifying millennium-style New Year’s Eve countdown.
Christmas Eve at Vabou Huraa will see disco balls, groovy tunes, and beachfront glamour set the scene for a truly unforgettable evening, while the New Year’s Eve poolside celebration promises a high-energy, nostalgic welcome to 2026.
Beyond celebrations, Kuda Huraa offers world-class surfing, guided snorkelling adventures over vibrant reefs, dolphin-spotting at sunset, and conservation-led experiences such as the Junior Marine Savers programme. For moments of calm, the newly introduced ŪRJĀ Naturopathy Island provides restorative wellness rituals beneath the stars, while Baraabaru offers candlelit Indian coastal cuisine to complete the festive journey.
Landaa Giraavaru: A Festive Retreat Rooted in Wellness and Nature
Nestled within the pristine UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru offers a festive season that blends wellness, nature, and playful adventure. This year’s celebration, The Mystery of Ellgy Island, invites guests into a world of enchanted evenings, interactive quests, and island-wide adventures.
Key festive highlights include On the Wings of Christmas (24 Dec), a gala culinary journey with oysters, Swiss raclette, and a spectacular carving station; Landassic Park: Reign of the Baa Beasts (27 Dec), a prehistoric-inspired cocktail party on Blu Beach with rhythmic beats; and The Ellgy Awakening: Paradise Found (31 Dec), a New Year’s Eve extravaganza featuring grilled lobster, Angus ribeye, seafood on ice, and DJ sets. Guests can also enjoy Catwalk of the Forgotten Shore (3 Jan), a sunset drinks and fashion show, and Under the Christmas Star (6 Jan), a magical feast beneath the banyan tree.
The festive dining programme complements these experiences, featuring themed offerings such as The Beach Brew Hut at Blu Beach, Treasures of the Eternal Maharaja’s Express at Café Landaa, Where the Lotus Sleeps, the exclusive Sushi-Toshi Omakase Pop-Up, and the dramatic Shipwrecked! beach party dinner. Each experience blends culinary creativity with island ambiance, ensuring memorable moments for all guests.
Enchanting Entertainers Ignite Ellgy Island
From live music to mesmerizing performances, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru brings the spirit of the season to life with internationally acclaimed entertainers. Highlights include Damjan Pejčinoski & Friends with nightly guitar-led explorations, Feng E, the viral ukulele sensation, and Irkah Wilson & Ra’Shain Bean, a Caribbean steelpan duo. Guests can also enjoy DJ sets from DJ Nick and DJ V.Val, live trumpet and saxophone performances, magic and illusion by Chell De Magician, dance performances by Enchanted Isle, yoga-inspired displays by Rahul Patil, and creative workshops with Dhanushka Hewapathirana. This curated lineup ensures evenings are filled with music, movement, and island mystique throughout the season.
Young Explorers Adventures
Families are invited to partake in immersive adventures and festive activities designed for young guests. Highlights include Santarina’s Wishing Counter, The Lost Map to Christmas, coral reef-building with Kids for the Ocean, the Rumble in the Jungle treasure hunt, Kraken Cove Pool Party, and Pirates of Ellgy Island. The Earth Explorers Ritual for Kids combines yoga, body painting, and singing, nurturing connection to the environment. Extended Kids’ Club hours from 9 am to 9 pm allow parents to relax while children enjoy poolside, waterslide, jungle, and marine adventures.
Festive programmes run from mid-December 2025 through New Year’s Eve, offering bespoke accommodation packages and curated experiences at both Four Seasons Kuda Huraa and Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru. Each resort combines the beauty of the Maldivian islands with unique celebrations, dining experiences, and entertainment, creating a holiday season that blends glamour, tradition, and barefoot island magic in equal measure.
