Fushifaru Maldives Celebrates 5th Anniversary

Fushifaru Maldives has celebrated five years of operation with “Fabulous #5” theme on 24th of October 2022. Since the opening in 2017, the resort has attained the reputation among the best authentic Maldivian boutique resorts in Maldives.

then, he has held multiple positions in well established companies including Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels, and Jumeirah.

Exclusively speaking to Hotelier Maldives, Bahutan said “Everyone working in the beverage sector but notably bar managers should keep up with the global trends and events. Given that Maldives is a very diverse tourist market in 2009, and starting from just 10 flavours and 02 Purees the range available in the Maldives today has grown to 60+ flavours and 20+ purees. destination, the industry has to be aware of this in order to adapt and provide cutting edge services and goods”

Simdi Bev was developed in the 1980s with the aim of providing the hospitality industry with the best possible support service in the supply and distribution of alcoholic beverages. Today SIMDI is engaged in marketing and distributing the full range of alcoholic beverages to the resort market.

To commemorate the occasion, the resort offered a full week of celebrations starting with a series of sports activities held at its own private sandbank. The tournament was inaugurated by Mohammed Rasheed, 5 km national record holder in Maldives. The evening showcased the Maldivian culture and traditions from music and dance with the beat of Boduberu drums to an artistic exhibition of local delicacies from different islands of Maldives.

Commenting on the event

Nisham Shareef, Head Bartender at Waldorf Astoria

Ithaafushi Maldives said “I would like to thank SIMDI and MONIN for arranging this event and I would like to convey my appreciation to Mr. Bahutan for sharing his expertise and the demonstrations with MONIN products. MONIN products latest trends in the industry and in the international market.

MONIN specializes in premium syrups, gourmet sauces, fruit purees, recipe development, fruit smoothies, creative cocktails, gourmet coffee, sugar free syrups, and flavored beverages offering the best quality.

The French origin Maison founded in 1912 by George Monin in Bourges, France is still to date family owned. Today, with 100 years of experience, Monin has become the brand of choice of the gourmet flavor business with over 150 flavours available in 150 countries. SIMDI Bev introduced MONIN to the

With over 40 years of service, SIMDI Group is one of the leading hotel and resort suppliers in the Maldives; representing over 98 brands, and providing over 11,000 products and services. As one of the premium distributors in the Maldives, SIMDI holds exclusivity of a broad range of brands of FMCG products, wine and liquor, resort-ware, and IT products. Its core divisions in the Maldives include SIMDI Bev, SIMDI Resu, SIMDI Tech and SIMDI Cpd. Today, SIMDI is recognized as one of the most reputable trading companies in Maldives. With decades of experience in trading, marketing and distribution, SIMDI has positioned itself as one of the premium suppliers and distributors of world-renowned products to Maldives, Sri Lanka and Dubai.

The grand celebration kicked off in the afternoon of the anniversary day with a cocktail reception followed by a fashion show where guests playfully walked the runway. The best dressed couple was awarded an all-inclusive 5-night stay for a return visit. The worldrenowned violinist, Patrick Roberts then performed his exclusive solo piece at the bar as the sun set.

The gala dinner welcomed each guest with an extensive buffet with live cooking stations offering popular local and international dishes at Korakali restaurant. The anniversary event concluded with live music and a DJ along with surprise lucky draws. The celebration continued on with celebrity Chef Elvedin Odobasic delighting guests with gastronomic experiences offered in the resort, including the exclusive dinner at Raakani restaurant, and an interactive homemade pasta making class on Korakali beach.

BY SHAHUDHA MOHAMED