Siyam World Maldives Achieves Top Ranking in Tripadvisor Awards

Siyam World Maldives has firmly claimed its place as a global travel icon by securing a coveted spot among the Top 10 Hotels in the World in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice® Best of the Best Awards. The resort proudly stands as the only Maldivian property to enter the world’s top 10 this year, a historic milestone that celebrates both the resort and the Maldives as a travel destination.

Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, compiles its prestigious awards based on genuine traveler reviews submitted over a 12-month period. This process adds a powerful layer of authenticity guests, not critics or influencers, shape these rankings with real feedback and experiences.

Siyam World delivered an outstanding performance in this year’s awards, achieving multiple top-tier placements:

#10 Best Hotel in the World
#4 Top Hotel in Asia
#2 Best All-Inclusive Hotel in the World
#1 Top All-Inclusive Hotel in the Maldives
#1 Top All-Inclusive Hotel in Asia

These accolades place the resort among the top 1% of all Tripadvisor listings globally and underscore its rise as a trailblazer in the world of luxury hospitality.

A Team Effort Built on Passion

The Siyam World team drove this success through dedication, creativity, and a shared vision. Sara Siyam, Director of Marketing at Sun Siyam Resorts, emphasized that this recognition reflects years of hard work and a bold commitment to delivering authentic experiences.

“We’re beyond honored and thrilled to be ranked #10 in TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Hotels in the World! From day one, our dedicated team has gone above and beyond to create unforgettable experiences, always striving to give our guests every reason to return. Constant innovation, authentically Maldivian hospitality and service, and an unwavering commitment to delivering unforgettable moments and experiences have been at the heart of our journey. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team for their passion and perseverance, and to our amazing guests whose support and votes brought us this global recognition. You’ve helped put us on the world map, and we’re just getting started.”

Ausy Waseem, Resort Manager at Siyam World, echoed her thoughts. He stressed that the team didn’t pursue opulence for its own sake, but instead focused on creating something meaningful and different.

“This means a lot to us. We didn’t set out to create the flashiest or most luxurious resort, that’s not who we are. We wanted Siyam World to feel real, to give guests a true taste of the Maldives, but also something they’ve never seen before. It was about experiences and memories, not just fancy things. We dared to do things differently, and seeing the world embrace that is really special. A big thank you to Mr. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed for his vision and for believing in us, without his faith and passion, none of this would have been possible. Our VP of Operations at Sun Siyam, Abdulla Thamheed, played a significant role in Siyam Worlds win as well. This is a proud moment for the whole team and for everyone who believed in this game changer in the Maldives.”

A Vision That Dared to Be Different

Since its opening in late 2021, Siyam World has boldly reimagined the traditional Maldives holiday. Stretching across 54 hectares of natural island in Noonu Atoll, the resort offers a fresh, dynamic approach to five-star luxury. Rather than simply cater to conventional luxury, Siyam World infuses imagination, inclusivity, and energy into every aspect of the experience.

The resort introduces a lineup of first-of-their-kind attractions in the Maldives, including:

The country’s largest floating water park
The first horse ranch on a Maldivian island
An electric go-kart track
Exciting water sports like Seabreacher rides, jet cars, and Cudajets
Football camps featuring icons such as Alessandro Del Piero, Michael Owen, Francesco Totti, and Rio Ferdinand
16 categories of accommodation, from whimsical overwater villas with slides to expansive four-bedroom beachfront residences

Alongside these, the resort offers 18 dining and bar venues, a 24-hour WOW! All-Inclusive plan, wellness programs, curated family activities, and unforgettable events. Siyam World doesn’t just provide a stay — it delivers a world of wonder.

A Big Win for the Maldives

This global recognition does more than spotlight a single resort, it signals a breakthrough moment for Maldivian tourism. Siyam World proves that Maldivian resorts can not only offer natural beauty but also compete globally through innovation, bold concepts, and standout guest experiences.

As Siyam World continues to push boundaries and set new standards, this award marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. With its blend of playfulness, authenticity, and visionary spirit, the resort has carved out a singular identity in the global travel landscape, and it’s only getting started.

Why Close the World’s Busiest International Airport?

The answer lies 45 kilometers south in the desert sands of Dubai South, where Dubai is building a new mega-airport. Al Maktoum International, already partially operational, will become the world’s largest airport. When completed, it will feature five runways, 400 aircraft gates, and the capacity to handle 260 million passengers each year.

Unlike DXB, which dense neighborhoods in Garhoud and Al Qusais confine, DWC gives Dubai room to grow. In contrast, the new site offers scalability and flexibility. The project doesn’t just expand the city’s capacity—it reimagines it. Sleek architecture, cutting-edge technology, and integrated logistics with nearby Jebel Ali Port will ultimately deliver a smoother, more efficient experience for travelers and cargo alike.

Dubai isn’t just chasing numbers; rather, it’s planning for longevity. DXB, built in 1960, continues to age. Its infrastructure nears the end of its useful life. Keeping it operational would force the city to invest billions just to preserve the status quo. Dubai chooses a clean slate.

What Will Happen to the Land?

By closing DXB, Dubai unlocks a massive piece of prime real estate in its urban core. While officials haven’t announced exact redevelopment plans, they’ve opened the door to limitless possibilities. Think residential neighborhoods, parks, commercial centers—a brand-new district rising where runways once lay.

In fact, this transformation reflects the evolution seen in other global cities. Hong Kong, for instance, turned its former Kai Tak Airport into a thriving urban hub. Dubai plans to do the same—only on a larger scale.

When Is This Happening?

The shift won’t happen overnight. Dubai expects the transition to unfold over multiple decades. The first new terminal at Al Maktoum will open in 2032, and officials aim for full capacity between the late 2030s and the 2050s. Until then, DXB will keep serving passengers as Dubai phases in the move to DWC—starting with cargo and low-cost carriers, followed by flagship airlines like Emirates.

Travelers flying to and from Dubai will experience business as usual, for now. But the city has already set the change in motion, and soon, its skyline and story will look very different.

The Bigger Picture

Dubai has never hesitated to reinvent itself. It has transformed from sand dunes to skyscrapers, from a sleepy fishing village into a global metropolis. The closure of DXB doesn’t mark a loss; it signals a pivot. This moment reflects Dubai’s faith in the future, its bold planning, and its relentless drive to build bigger and better.

Unlike most cities, which adapt to their airports, Dubai is flipping the script. The city isn’t just designing an airport for tomorrow; it’s designing an entire city around it.

Siyam World Maldives Named Among Worlds Best in Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Awards

A Team Effort Built on Passion

A Vision That Dared to Be Different

A Big Win for the Maldives

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