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Join a cultural celebration of East meets West this festive season at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives

cultural celebration of East meets West this festive season at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives

Kuda Villingili Resort, nestled in the pristine beauty of the Maldives, is delighted to announce its highly anticipated Festive 2024-2025 celebrations, themed “East Meets West.” This year’s festivities promise to deliver a harmonious blend of cultural refinement and exhilarating adventures, offering guests a truly immersive and unforgettable holiday experience.

Running from December 23, 2024, to January 7, 2025, the “East Meets West” celebrations will bring together the best of both worlds, combining the elegance of Eastern traditions with the vibrancy of Western culture. With a lineup of exciting events, the resort aims to create a one-of-a-kind experience for guests of all ages.

The celebrations will commence on December 23 with an enchanting tree-lighting ceremony. Guests are invited to come together for festive carols, marvel at a stunning island-style Christmas tree, and stroll along lantern-lit pathways to kick off the holiday season.

On Christmas Eve, the vibrant atmosphere at Kuda Villingili will take center stage at Raalhu Bar with a lively cocktail party, featuring the festive beats by resident DJ, followed by a magnificent Christmas Eve Gala Dinner at The Restaurant Beach, where a live band will elevate the festive atmosphere. December 25 brings festive cheers, gifts, and the much-anticipated arrival of Santa Claus, promising a magical holiday experience for both children and adults.

The festive celebrations at Kuda Villingili Resort will continue to offer a diverse array of experiences that cater to every taste and preference. Guests can look forward to a magical Cinema Night under the stars, an Arabian Shisha Night, library wine dinners, karaoke nights, and more, ensuring a variety of engaging activities for all.

New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31 will begin with a cocktail reception and a live band performance, setting the mood for an exciting evening. The highlight of the night will be the special East Meets West Gala Dinner, where guests will enjoy a spectacular fusion of Eastern and Western culinary delights, complemented by live entertainment featuring musicians and special performers. The evening will culminate in an unforgettable New Year Countdown and fireworks, as guests toast to 2025 with bubbles and new resolutions.

For young guests, the Kuda Fiyo Kids Club has curated a series of entertaining, educational, and memorable activities. From splashing pool parties and enriching nature walks to cultural immersion experiences and sunny beach days, children will have ample opportunities to make new friends and create unforgettable holiday memories.

Adventure-seekers can look forward to the resort’s extensive range of ocean activities. Whether seeking an adrenaline rush or a serene escape, guests can tailor their ocean adventures, from big game fishing and competitive water games to scuba diving for both adults and children. MSTS Watersports and Diving will lead these thrilling experiences, ensuring every guest finds their perfect balance of excitement and relaxation.

For those seeking fitness and wellness, Kuda Villingili offers a diverse range of sports and wellness activities. Guests can stay active with mat Pilates, aeroboxing, and aqua yoga, or unwind with meditative yoga and reflective painting sessions, designed to nourish both the body and soul.

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives extends an invitation to guests to partake in an unforgettable festive holiday experience, where the stunning beauty of the Maldives harmonizes with two culturally rich and distinctive realms: the refined elegance and mystique of the East alongside the rugged, adventurous spirit of the West. Bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with optimism and joy at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives.

Fire Restaurant at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Earns 2024 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award of Excellence

Kuda Villingili Resort, Maldives (July 2024) — Fire Restaurant has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.

Fire Restaurant at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Earns 2024 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award of Excellence

“We are immensely delighted to receive the Wine Spectator’s 2024 Award of Excellence,” said Amjad Thaufeeq, Commercial Director of Kuda Villingili. This award is a testament to our team’s dedication to providing our guests with an outstanding dining experience and a wide range of wine choices. Our wine program is designed to cater to both connoisseurs and casual wine lovers, ensuring that every guest finds something to enjoy.”

“The restaurant industry is growing and thriving, with restaurant openings surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time. To take advantage of the uptick, restaurateurs are re-investing in their wine programs,” said Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher, Wine Spectator. “Restaurants that make wine a priority are what the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards program is all about. I’m pleased to congratulate all 3,777 restaurants for their dedication to wine and exemplary wine lists.”

Launched in 1981, the Restaurant Awards represent the world’s only program focused exclusively on restaurant wine service. They are assigned on three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence, and the Grand Award, with 2,150; 1,531; and 96 winners this year in each respective category.

Fire Restaurant has won the Award of Excellence

The Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants whose wine lists feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.

About Fire Restaurant, Kuda Villingili Resort, Maldives

FIRE is inspired by the all-time classic American steakhouse experience, and the concept explores the art of grilling meat to perfection. A team of talented chefs, under the guidance of Executive Chef Lalith Sharma, delivers the finest prime-cut meat plated succulently alongside mouthwatering condiments and a selection of homemade sauces. This fine-dining experience is enhanced further with organic, free-trade certified, and free-range ingredients sourced from around the world. Each plate served is a heartily rich enhancement of timeless flavors. Nestled within the chic and well-balanced ambience of The Restaurant, Fire opens for lunch and dinner while the salty breeze and the gently lapping waves perfect this partially overwater experience.

The Wine list at Fire is intended to reflect the diversity of producers’ terroirs and grape varietals, showcasing an exquisite selection of wines ranging from classic to rustic and modern to vibrant. A particular importance was given to ensuring a balanced and generous sampling of the diverse flavors of both the Old World and the New World with exceptionally high quality and value, encouraging guests to experiment throughout their stay.

About Kuda Villingili Resort, Maldives

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives is an exclusively private island, promising guests of all ages and personalities the opportunity to redefine time and space and the independence to discover themselves while strengthening bonds of togetherness and creating unique experiences. Located at a convenient 30-minute speedboat ride in the picturesque North Male Atoll, this picturesque slice of paradise offers 75 spacious villas sprawled on the beachfront and over the turquoise lagoon. The resort offers a diverse array of gastronomic experiences, from casual Hawker-style to fine dining on the beach, with three diverse dining venues and three unique concepts sure to appeal to everyone’s taste buds.

About Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator is the world’s leading authority on wine. Anchored by Wine Spectator magazine, a print publication that reaches around 3 million readers worldwide, the brand also encompasses the Web’s most comprehensive wine site (WineSpectator.com), mobile platforms, and a series of signature events. Wine Spectator examines the world of wine from the vineyard to the table, exploring wine’s role in contemporary culture and delivering expert reviews. Parent company M. Shanken Communications, Inc., also publishes Cigar Aficionado, Whisky Advocate, Market Watch, Shanken News Daily, and Shanken’s Impact Newsletter.