In celebration of the holiday season, this year Jumeirah Vittaveli plans a ‘Fire and Ice’ themed fiasco. Exciting live entertainment, exquisite gala dinners and excess variety for guests of all ages! Festivities will commence on 22nd December and will happen throughout until the Russian holiday on the 6th of January 2017.

Jumeirah Vittaveli has constituted a ‘Festive Island Celebration Offer’ that incorporate live acts including a modern string trio ensemble, cabaret performances, belly dancers, DJs and a live band! The offer comes with a complimentary luxury catamaran for guests who book five or more nights.

Events will begin on the 22nd of December with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Live acts will recur consecutively over the whole duration of the season, keeping the festive spirit up. Entertainment is set for all types of guests, families or even couples can enjoy the delights of the string band, have a dance off to the DJ’s set moods on the beach, admire the creativity of the resort’s resident sand artist as the holiday themed sand images and sculptures are displayed, or for the thrill loving guests, watching the fire dancers perform the Art of Poi with flames dancing in the air.

A special treat for the younger guests would be Santa visiting to deliver their presents. The children’s ‘Kuda Koli Kids Club’ on the island have organized a number of holiday related activities such as the Kuda Koli Olympics or building a festive tree using ice cones! The end of the year 2016 will come to a draw with a spectacular firework display and a picture perfect New Year’s day in the Maldives.

There are a variety of exclusive culinary treats available during these holidays too. The exotic assortments include the world’s three best black caviars (Beluga, Ossetra and Sevruga), a selection of fine oysters (such as; Belon Oysters from France, Gallway Oysters from Ireland & Tsarskaya Oysters from Cancale, Northern France) and fresh White Alba Truffle shaved onto gourmand’s plates by the chef at Fenesse himself. Guests can further indulge themselves in exotic delicacies such as Wagyu grade 9++ Marble beef, Kangaroo tenderloin and even crocodile tail at MU Grill. The main restaurant, Samsara will be serving venison filet, petit tournedos of turkey, rabbit soup, baby Barramundi, and traditional steamed pudding. As a specialty for the children, there will be Santa lollipops, gingerbread cookies, and chocolate puzzles.

The festivities will draw to an end on the 6th of January where they will celebrate Russian Christmas. As traditions go, on 31st December ‘Father Frost’ visits the children along with his partner Snegurochka. Other celebrations for this holidays will include a spectacular fire show, live dance performances, LED dance and a beach party.

Jumeirah Vittaveli’s General Manager, Amit Majumder said “This year our loyal guests can enjoy family friendly activities, romantic dining experiences and lavish gala dinners, all set in a tropical island that promises to mesmerize guests with the fire and ice theme. Anyone looking for a detox can also book a specially tailored programed by Talise Spa. “

“Active guests can try pedal boats, stand-up paddle board competitions, or charter their own luxury yacht for an adventure on the sea, courtesy of Best Dives. The Dive Center will also initiate the resort’s first coral adoption program through which guests can actively contribute to the maintenance and protection of the beautiful coral reefs of the Maldives.”