JOALI Maldives, the Maldives’ first art-immersive resort, is bringing holiday magic to life with its festive theme, “Tis the Season to be Jolly!” From 21 December 2024 to 10 January 2025, the resort will transform into a Christmas wonderland. As a result, guests can expect holiday cheer, nostalgia, and unforgettable celebrations in a truly enchanting setting.
Traditional Christmas activities are lined up, including a sparkling tree lighting ceremony and a visit from Santa Claus. In addition, the fun continues with a glamorous Christmas Eve Gala, followed by a delicious Christmas Day brunch. JOALI Maldives brings its signature art-immersive twist to the festivities, ensuring the whole family gets involved in exciting activities.
Guests can unleash their creativity with Holiday Ceramics, crafting their very own pottery under the guidance of JOALI’s Resident Artist. Moreover, they can dive into the spirit of giving with Christmas Tree Coral Planting, where guests help restore the reef by adding coral fragments to a festive tree frame. JOALI’s unique Fashion Show will also light up the holiday season, featuring JOALI’s signature collections alongside Aquazzura and Frescobal Carioca on a tropical runway.
But that’s not all! The festive season will feature a dazzling lineup of world-renowned chefs and wellness experts. Additionally, these special guests will bring JOALI’s “Joy of Living” philosophy to life.
- Chef Ekaterina Alehina, the first female Michelin-starred chef in Russia, will present a memorable wine-paired dinner. Her dishes will focus on sustainability and circular gastronomy, blending the natural realms of plants, animals, and fungi.
- Chef Nina Tarasova, a famous confectioner, will craft magical festive desserts. She’ll team up with Chef Alehina and showcase her skills at a sushi and seafood dinner paired with sake.
- Dr. Sanket Yadahalli, a celebrated naturopath, will offer personalized wellness therapies to tackle stress, pain, and sleep issues. He will also lead a Tratak Meditation session to help guests find focus and peace.
- Gaia Pagnini, a passionate fitness expert, will energize the season with fun fitness classes like Boot Camp and Core & Balance. Thus, guests can stay fit while enjoying the festive spirit!
For those in the mood to shop, JOALI De Maison has exclusive capsule collections from Aquazzura and Frescobol Carioca. Specifically, guests can discover beautiful sandals, clutches, menswear, and more, all inspired by JOALI’s tropical paradise. The designs reflect Italian craftsmanship and capture the beauty of the Maldives.
Meanwhile, over in New York City, Lysée, the pastry boutique by Michelin-Starred Chef Eunji Lee, will offer a limited-time holiday dessert inspired by JOALI. Chef Lee combines Korean ingredients with French techniques to create pastries that are like edible art. Her shop, Lysée, which translates to “sweet museum” in French, will bring a taste of the Maldives to the Big Apple!
This holiday season, guests at JOALI Maldives will experience true luxury with 73 beautifully appointed beach and over-water villas. With 11 villa categories, there’s something for everyone, whether it’s a one-bedroom villa or a four-bedroom suite. Finally, each villa comes with a personal Jadugar, or “magician,” to ensure your holiday stay is nothing short of magical!
