Easter Celebrations at Anantara: Spring Wonderland!

There is no better way to celebrate Easter than with a Spring wonderland. At Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, the Easter magic is in full bloom and guests are invited to enjoy the festivities!

The Easter Splash Pool Party at Manzaru

Kick off your Easter Celebrations on 27th March at Manzaru Restaurant as the celebrations start off by the pool. This Easter Splash Pool Party is bringing tunes from the resort’s resident Dj and a selection of gourmet treats to savour! After the sun goes down, turn up the fun at the Sky Bar for a legendary white party. Put on your white outfits, and get ready for a good time. If you’re arriving later, you can also join in on 2nd April for the same thrill.

The Fun Continues

On the 28th of March, join in for an Easter Bunny Chocolate-making session at Plates Restaurant. Here, the resort’s young guests can enjoy while learning to create delicious treats with the guidance of the chef. Later on, the little ones can head over to the Kid Club to try and catch the elusive Easter bunny!

While the young ones enjoy, the rest of the guests are invited to engage in some friendly competition at the Easter Tennis Open, featuring both singles and doubles matches.

An island Soiree

Enjoy the evening with an Island Soiree with free-flowing champagne and canapés. If this is not your vibe, indulge at Six-Metres Below with Duval Leroy – Dégustation Secrète. Here, guests can enjoy the finest of Kihavah Wine Dinner. This exclusive evening includes an exquisite 5-course dinner with versatile champagnes from Duval-Leroy.

Good Friday

Fashion lovers are welcome to celebrate Good Friday at the resort on 29th March. Spend a lunchtime sipping and shopping. Enjoy a glass of Champagne while browsing through Anantara’s stunning boutique collections at Sip ‘N’ Style Champagne Shopping. The youngsters are invited to blossom like spring flowers and enjoy the Spring Chic Easter Kids Fashion Show!

Easter Gala Dinner and More!

Start off your Saturday with a soccer day, and join in on the friendly football match. Work up your appetite for the evening’s Spring Wonderland: An Enchanting Easter Gala. This Gala is filled with cocktails, live entertainment and floral glamour at Manzaru! Enjoy an Easter Gala Dinner with a rich array of culinary delights and live entertainment by the beach.

Spring Wonderland Brunch and Painting Classes

Start the fun at Kid’s Club for an Easter T-shirt painting session from 11:30 onwards. Make the brunch of the day a family affair and come together for a floral-themed Easter Sunday Brunch at Manzaru. This brunch is set to be extremely special, featuring signature dishes from each restaurant. The Bloom and Brunch will also have live music and of course, stunning views of the ocean!

Ready for Eater Egg Decoration?

Continue the Easter spirit with an Egg-cellent Chocolate Easter Egg Decorating session with the chef. Later in the afternoon, there is more family adventure at the Grand Easter Egg Hunt.

Easter Monday begins with a chance to discover the amazing artistry of THONArtisan. THONArtisan is a local resin artist who draws inspiration from the breathtaking natural wonders of the Maldives. The Resin Art Workshop is separated into an adult session in the morning and a kid’s class in the afternoon.

Finest of Kihavah Wine Dinner

Journey to Super Tuscan, where the exquisitely crafted flavours of a 5-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Joachim Textor. The dinner is paired with iconic Tuscan wines by Anantara Kihavah’s Resident Wine Maestro, Lenka Praveen. This is perfect to create a perfect harmony of flavours for 20 lucky guests in this exclusive dining event.

The Spring Wonderland Easter programme comes to a close with a friendly Kids Football Match on Tuesday 2 April, but every day is a fun day for kids at Anantara Kihavah with a full programme of games and activities available throughout the Easter period and beyond.

This June, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo invites travelers to experience Eid Al-Adha in a way that goes beyond the usual holiday. The adult-only resort has created a special two-day celebration that offers a hands-on look at Maldivian culture through storytelling, traditional crafts, and local flavors. It forms part of their ongoing ‘Discover Local’ program, designed to help guests truly connect with island life.

Learning the Ancient Art of Joali Weaving

One of the standout moments takes place on Saturday, June 7, when guests join a Joali weaving workshop. This craft involves weaving coconut rope into practical items and has been quietly passed down through island families for generations. Since resorts rarely showcase this tradition, this becomes a rare chance for guests to experience a living cultural art.

Mohamed Irshad, the Front Office Manager of Mercue Maldives Kooddoo, shares why it matters:

“We don’t want to just show our guests the Maldives, we want them to feel it through our traditions. Joali weaving is one of those rare crafts that tells the story of resourcefulness, connection to nature, and island life”

Eid Buffet and the Colorful Maali Parade

The celebration starts on the evening of June 6 with an Eid buffet featuring refined takes on local festive dishes. Here, the resort prepares everything using fresh ingredients sourced nearby, celebrating the Maldives’ rich culinary heritage.

Then, the following night, the resort comes alive with the Maali Parade, a lively procession inspired by traditional Maldivian folklore. Masked performers bring ancient stories to life right on the island.

Dining Under the Sun: The Sandbank Picnic Experience

No trip to the Maldives feels complete without a sandbank picnic, and Mercure Maldives Kooddoo offers a particularly memorable version. Set on a tiny, untouched island surrounded by crystal-clear water, guests enjoy an authentic meal served on tropical leaves. This picnic offers a tasting journey into Maldivian flavors, featuring local specialties like:

Gulha: Coconut and tuna fritters
Kulhi Kaajaa: Spicy tuna bites
Bajiya: Pastries filled with sweet and spicy mixes
Rihaakuru Kaajaa: Fritters made from rich fish paste
Dry Fish: Smoked tuna strips
Bodi: Sweet coconut treats with toddy syrup

Along with fresh coconut water, the food makes the meal both refreshing and deeply connected to the island’s culinary traditions.

Year-Round Cultural Experiences with ‘Discover Local’

Although Eid brings special energy to the resort, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo’s cultural offerings continue throughout the year. For instance, the ‘Discover Local’ program invites guests to try their hand at traditional sunset fishing, palm leaf art, and sampling cultural cocktails inspired by island ingredients.

The cocktail menu features creations such as:

Maldivian Green: A blend of gin, curry leaf syrup, lemon, and soda water
Ocean Breeze: Vodka infused with butterfly pea flower, peach schnapps, pineapple, and coconut syrup
Green Kooddoo: Rum mixed with Malibu, pandan leaf juice, pineapple, and coconut syrup
Mirus Rita: A spicy twist on the classic margarita using chili-infused Maldivian tequila
Coco Kurumba: Whisky combined with tamarind juice, coconut milk, and passion fruit syrup

These drinks add an extra layer to the island experience and let guests taste Maldivian flavors in a completely new way.

More Than a Vacation: A Cultural Journey

If you visit for Eid or explore Maldivian culture at any time, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo offers more than a stay. In fact, the resort invites guests to experience the Maldives as a vibrant, living culture, full of stories, flavors, and traditions that stay with you long after the trip ends.