Stories
31 May 2026
At JOALI Maldives, Karim Bourgi turns pastry into a lesson in precision
JOALI Maldives marked the Eid al-Adha break with an exclusive pastry residency by Pâtissier Karim Bourgi, founder of KAYU Bakehouse and recipient of MENA’s 50 Best Pastry Chef Award 2023. The programme included a dessert debut, high tea and a Pastry Atelier, where guests observed Bourgi demonstrate the precision behind filling éclairs, reflecting JOALI Maldives’ wider focus on art, design, gastronomy and creative collaborations.
29 May 2026
Sirru Fen Fushi links marine conservation and dining in Ocean Harmony programme
Sirru Fen Fushi has launched Ocean Harmony, a Summer 2026 programme combining marine conservation, wellness and destination dining experiences. Guests can participate in coral planting, turtle research, shark snorkelling and sustainability activities during Wild Luxury Week. The programme also features island dining experiences designed around connection and nature, reflecting the growing role of conservation and environmental storytelling in Maldives hospitality.
28 May 2026
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru to host Southern Thailand culinary collaboration at Saffron
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru will host Chef Tipa, Head of Saffron at Banyan Group, for a Southern Thailand culinary collaboration from 17 June to 17 July. The limited-time menu at Saffron will feature dishes such as Gai Yang Kor Lae and Gaeng Kiew Wan Nua, highlighting Southern Thai flavours through contemporary techniques. Chef Tipa will also lead Thai cooking classes, reflecting the growing focus on chef residencies and experiential dining in the Maldives.
27 May 2026
NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort launches maritime-inspired tasting concept Caravela
NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort has launched Caravela, a maritime-inspired tasting experience blending Spanish culinary heritage with Maldivian ingredients. The inaugural five-course menu, The Atlantic Voyage of 1487, features dishes including Maldivian tuna with escabeche, local job fish, and 12-hour sous vide pork belly. Developed by Resort Manager and Master Sommelier Melroy Fernandes with the culinary team, the concept combines storytelling, wine pairing and experiential gastronomy.
26 May 2026
Chef Omar Allibhoy headlines Kandima Maldives Eid culinary celebrations
Kandima Maldives will celebrate Eid ul Adha from 25 to 28 May with Maldivian dining, cultural performances and a special collaboration with Omar Allibhoy. Highlights include Maldivian breakfast classics, an Eid BBQ, Baklava and Spanish Latte pairings, and a Spanish-Maldivian fusion dish at Azure. The resort will also unveil its renovated Fresh Labs hydroponic growing space focused on local ingredient sourcing and garden-to-table experiences.