FESTIVE 2022
Welcome to InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort’s festive season 2023!
This year’s festive season at Maamunagau Island is all about culinary heights led by our visiting Michelin star chef and award-winning flair bartender, time together, and celebrating life. Retreat from your daily hustle and embrace nature, re-connect with what matters, and soak in the serenity that only a tropical, remote island can host.
We welcome you to our Secret Garden where we curate your personal paradise for you. Participate in an island scavenger hunt, wander through the maze of tropical beauty that is our enchanting island and discover hidden gems like our Secret Garden pop-up bar.
Explore the wellness journeys our visiting practitioners have prepared at AVI Spa, let us create once-in-a-lifetime memories for the whole family or a romantic interlude for you and your chosen one to remember forever.
The Maamunagau team is looking forward to escorting you to a secret place of splendour, wellbeing, and excitement.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
22 December 2022 | 07.00 pm
Café Umi Beach | Complimentary
We kick off the Festive season with the Christmas Tree Lighting at the beach. Join us for the ceremony with Christmas Carol Singers and cocktails to welcome the Christmas cheer to the island.
CHRISTMAS EVE SUNSET COCKTAILS
24 December 2022 | 07.00 pm
Café Umi Beach | Complimentary
Welcome the festive spirits to your hearts and ears at the special Christmas Eve Cocktail at Café Umi Beach with Carol Singers while the sun sets on the horizon.
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER
24 December 2022 | 07.30 pm
Main Pool Deck | Included
A Christmas Eve Dinner under a tent of stars awaits to celebrate the Christmas spirit or just this special moment in time. Appreciating the time we have together, this dinner will invite families and loved ones to share old and make new memories together. The culinary offering will boast a selection of traditional Christmas delights from around the world and an abundance of fresh seafood and fish, as you wouldn’t have it any other way when celebrating Christmas in the Maldives.
SANTA’S
ARRIVAL
25 December 2022 | 11.00 am
Café Umi Beach | Complimentary
Christmas without Santa would just not be Christmas. Join the fun at Café Umi Beach on Christmas Day.
The way to wellness is the secret to achieving a balanced and healthy life. Listing to that voice inside and understanding the needs and cravings of our body can be taunting and during your festive escape this year, we have the best professionals on the island to help you find your way to wellness. As part of our Visiting Practitioner series, Joao Santos and Rajeshwari Amol Nerukar will be at hand to take you on a journey of listening, feeling and specialised therapy.
DRY MASSAGE BY JOAO SANTOS
AVI Spa | Pre-booking required
Joao is a highly regarded international wellness consultant and professional masseur who performs integrated therapies and specialises in deep tissue massage, sports massage and foot reflexology. He travels the world as a visiting therapist and collaborates with leading spa brands. Joao has trained both at the prestigious Chiva Som Academy in Bangkok and the Steiner Academy in London.
ART OF HEALING BY RAJESHWARI AMOL NERUKAR
AVI Spa | Pre-booking required
Rajeshwari Amol Nerukar has been a Physical Therapy practitioner since 2004 and she became an energy healer in 2009. Her interest in the various healing energy work led her to become a Reiki master and advance healing practitioner. She learned to understand herself deeply and felt calm and at peace with herself. In practice, when clients recognise their emotions or trauma, and it has not yet taken root in the physical body, she feels Energy work is the best form of treatment.
MAAMUNAGAU
KIDS
FASHION SHOW & CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
22 December 2022 | 06.30 pm
The Collective and Café Umi Beach | Complimentary
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the prettiest of them all? We don’t have to wonder for long as all the kids will look just fabulous. Join our first Maamunagau Kids Fashion Show, before heading over to the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 07.30 pm to kick off the Festive Season celebrations.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE
23 December 2022 | 02.00 pm
The Collective | USD 25 ++
Nibble, nibble, gnaw, who is nibbling at my little house? Kids and parents join the fun getting their hands deliciously dirty, crafting their little family gingerbread house!
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
24 December 2022 | 09.30 pm
Café Umi | Complimentary
SANTA’S ARRIVAL
25 December 2022 | 11.00 am
Café Umi Beach | Complimentary
He is coming! Not to get you, but with a bag full of surprises for the little ones –but keep an eye out on the bushes, someone might try to steal all your Christmas presents after all.
CHEF IN RESIDENCE
ANITA LO
Having travelled the world, the US based Michelin Star Chef, Anita Lo loves to mix and fuse flavours, reflecting stories and secrets from her journey and different cultures to become one of the most sought after chefs in America.
“For me, there is nothing better than discovering a new culture through its food. Ingredients tell stories both personal and historic, about the people who cook it, about migration, strife, and the surrounding land. Food is identity, and I love nothing more than sharing what I’ve learned along the way.” - Anita Lo.
BREAKFAST WITH ANITA LO
30 December 2022 | from 07.00 am Café Umi | Complimentary
Chef Anita Lo will host a live station, offering a South American breakfast classics at Café Umi during breakfast, teasing with her mouth-watering creations with more of her dining highlights to come this evening and the following days.
MEDITERRANEAN CHAMPAGNE DINNER BY ANITA LO
30 December 2022 | 07.00 pm
The Lighthouse | USD 250 ++
French trained and an avid angler, Anita Lo will serve locally focused, light seafood dishes. Throughout the dinner, each of the five courses will come with a perfectly matched Champagne, selected by our in-house sommelier.
BEACH DINING BY ANITA LO
02 January 2023 | 06.30 pm
The Lighthouse Beach | USD 195 ++
The exclusive dinner with limited tables only will commence with an aperitif to welcome you to the beautiful al-fresco pop-up restaurant at the beach. The menu is an excerpt from Anita Lo’s past as an owner and head chef of her award-winning restaurant Annisa in New York.
WINE CELLAR EXPERIENCE BY
05 January 2023 | 07.00 pm
Wine Cellar | USD 195 ++
ANITA LO
An intimate dinner with the perfect pairing of Anita Lo’s Japanese inspired menu and wine. Get up close to the Chef of the hour and indulge in culinary escapades in our secret Wine Cellar.
CULINARY CLASSES FOR SMALL AND TALL
25 December 2022 to 05 January 2023
The Collective | from USD 20 ++
Throughout the festive days, we want you to enjoy some culinary highlights but also some culinary education. Join our chefs, in one - or more - cooking classes, pizza classes, cookie baking classes, Sushi and Dim Sum classes and others. Hold old on to your aprons and discover their mouth-watering recipes and secret ingredients.
PIRATE CRUISE “JOLLY ROGER”
29 December 2022 | 10.00 am to 12.15 pm 04 January 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.15 pm
In the Lagoon | Complimentary
Ahoy, Mateys! Set sail in Maamunagau’s Lagoon – a place where children come to experience the magic of sailing with Captain Sparrow on his legendary boat “Jolly Roger”. Dive into the secret world of pirates and their adventures.
SANTA SCAVENGER HUNT
01 January 2023 | 05.00 pm to 06.00 pm
Planet Trekkers | Complimentary
The Christmas spirit has left the island and Santa is enjoying his well-deserved break after all the hard work, delivering all the gifts around the world. Rumour has it that Santa is hiding in our Secret Garden for some downtime. Scavenge around to see if you can get a glimpse of him sunbathing.
NEW YEAR’S EVE COCKTAIL
31 December 2022 | 07.30 pm
The Lighthouse Beach | Complimentary
We are getting ready to welcome in the New Year, to celebrate new beginnings and a whole new chapter ahead. Join us at the Lighthouse Beach to watch the last sunset of the year 2022, accompanied by our live band and wonderful creations from our island mixologist.
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER
31 December 2022 | from 08.00 pm
Café Umi Beach | Included
Dress code: Beach Glamour Theme: Secret Garden
Dine, wine and celebrate into the New Year, starting out with an island inspired dining experience full of surprises and chef’s secrets, with many flavours and culinary heights to taste and explore. Step into our Secret Garden, where our international acrobats, magician and fire dancers will spread their joy and invite you to sing, dance and enjoy the night of nights with us. Complemented by live band and DJ performances, the evening will culminate with the fireworks to say ‘good bye’ to 2022 and welcome in the New Year of 2023 with the stars and the ocean as our backdrop.
AT THE TURN TABLES
Mia Rudich
DJ Mia has played the turn tables around the world and is ranked within the top 75 female DJ’s worldwide. During her residency in Maamunagau this festive season, she will share her sound with guests during several events in different areas of the island and also accompany the flair shows of Anne-Lise Jouenne.
GALA DINNER BY ANITA LO
06 January 2023 | 07.30 pm
Café Umi | USD 350 ++
Our celebrity Chef Anita Lo will curate a special dining experience this Christmas Eve, inspired by her travels around the world. Expect festive delicacies with an edge of comfort for the soul, tradition and Christmas memories. Hear the story of her favourite Hot Borscht recipe, which has come a long way across many oceans.
Enjoy the artists and acrobats, magician, live music and DJ throughout the evening before heading over to the beach to enjoy yet another impressive flair show by Anne-Lise Jouenne.
FLAIR SHOW BY ANNE-LISE JOUENNE
06 January 2023 | 10.00 pm
Café Umi Beach | As per consumption
The night is still young, loosen up after this sumptuous Christmas dinner and enjoy the flair show of Anne-Lise Jouenne accompanied by our live band and DJ Mia. Soak in the festive vibes of this special evening and dance the night away with your feet in the sand.
Please note activities and prices are subject to changes. The compulsory Festive Gala Dinners supplement on 24 and 31 December 2022 is applicable to all guests for the festive period. Please note, from 1st January 2023 a GST of 16% will apply.
FESTIVE 2022 DAILY ACTIVITIES
22 DECEMBER 2022
Dim Sum Cooking Class
12.00 pm to 01.00 pm | Fish Market | USD 75 ++
Buffet Night with Premium Cut Beef 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | Café Umi | USD 175 ++*
Kids Fashion Show 06.30 pm | The Collective | Complimentary
Christmas Tree Lighting 07.00 pm | Café Umi Beach | Complimentary
Dancing under the stars with DJ Mia 10.00 pm till late | Café Umi Beach | As per consumption
23 DECEMBER 2022
Gingerbread House Crafting 02.00 pm to 03.00 pm | Planet Trekkers | USD 25 ++
Champagne Dinner 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Lighthouse | USD 200 ++*
Lobster Night 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Collective | As per consumption
24 DECEMBER 2022
Christmas Afternoon Tea 03.00 pm to 05.00 pm | The Collective and The Retreat
Dry Massage by Joao Santos 05.00 pm to 06.00 pm | AVI Spa | USD 225++
Christmas Eve Sunset Cocktails 07.00 pm to 07.30 pm | Café Umi Beach | Complimentary
Christmas Eve Dinner
From 07.30 pm | Main Pool Deck | Included
Family Movie Night
09.30 pm till late | Café Umi | As per consumption
25 DECEMBER 2022
Breakfast with Live Christmas Carolers 07.00 am to 11.00 am | Café Umi | Complimentary
Santa’s Arrival 11.00 am | Café Umi Beach | Complimentary
Sushi Making Class 12.30 pm to 01.30 pm | Café Umi | USD 75++
Chef’s Tasting Menu 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | Café Umi Beach | USD 200++*
Shisha and Live Music 09.00 pm till late | Pool Bar | As per consumption
26 DECEMBER 2022
Live Lunch
01.00 pm to 05.00 pm | Café Umi Beach | As per consumption
Fishing Game 05.00 pm to 07.30 pm | Complimentary
Omakase Teppanyaki 07.00 pm and 09.00 pm | Café Umi | USD 250++
Johnnie Come Lately - Johnnie Walker Night with Live Music 09.00 pm till late | The Pool Bar | As per consumption Movie Night 09.00 pm till late | The Retreat | As per consumption
27 DECEMBER 2022
Chocolatier Class 12.00 pm to 01.00 pm | The Lighthouse | USD 75 ++
Art of Healing with Rajeshwari Amol Nerukar 05.00 pm to 05.45 pm | AVI Spa | Complimentary
Crab & Claw Buffet Dinner 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Fish Market | USD 200++*
Yakiniku & Sushi Dinner 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | Café Umi | USD 170++*
Neon Party (Teens) 08.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Collective | Complimentary
Dancing Under the Stars with DJ Mia 10.00 pm till late | Café Umi Beach | As per consumption
For more information or reservations, please contact your friendly Island Curator. All prices are in US Dollars and subject to 10% Service Charge and 12% GST. Please note, from 1st January 2023 a GST of 16% will apply. *Half Board, Full Board and All Inclusive Meal Plan Supplement applies.
FESTIVE 2022 DAILY ACTIVITIES
28 DECEMBER 2022
Kite Festival (Kids and Teens) 05.00 pm to 06.00 pm | Lighthouse Beach | Complimentary
Italian Pop-Up Restaurant with Prosecco 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Collective | USD 150 ++*
Wine Dinner 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Lighthouse | USD 200 ++*
White Party 10.00 pm till late | The Sunset Bar | USD 75++
29 DECEMBER 2022
Pirate Cruise (Families) 10.00 am to 12.00 pm | Planet Trekkers | Complimentary
Paella Chef Class 12.00 pm to 01.00 pm | The Lighthouse | USD 75 ++
Live Lunch 01.00 pm to 05.00 pm | Café Umi Beach | As per consumption
Indian Ocean Buffet Night 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | Café Umi | USD 150++*
Shisha and Live Music 09.00 pm till late | The Pool Bar | As per consumption
30 DECEMBER 2022
Live Station by Anita Lo During Breakfast 07.00 am to 11.00 am | Café Umi | Complimentary
Mediterranean Champagne Dinner by Anita Lo 07.00 pm | Café Umi | USD 250++*
Maamunagau Flair by Anne Lise Jouenne 05.00 pm | Pool Bar | As per consumption
Lobster Night 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Fish Market | As per consumption
Pool Party 09.00 till late | Main Pool | As per consumption
31 DECEMBER 2022
New Year’s Afternoon Tea 03.00 pm to 05.00 pm | The Collective and The Retreat
Dry Massage by Joao Santos (private) 05.00 pm to 06.00 pm | AVI Spa | USD 225 ++
New Year’s Cocktails 07.30 pm to 08.30 pm | The Lighthouse Beach | Complimentary
New Year’s Gala Dinner 08.00 pm to midnight | Café Umi Beach | Included
New Year’s Celebration and Live Entertainment 08.00 pm onwards | Café Umi Beach | Included
01 JANUARY 2023
New Year’s Breakfast 07.00 am to 11.30 am | Café Umi | Included
Live Lunch 01.00 pm to 03.00 pm | Café Umi Beach | As per consumption
Chef’s Tasting Menu 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Lighthouse Patio | USD 200++*
02 JANUARY 2023
Maldivian Cooking Class 12.00 pm to 01.00 pm | The Collective | USD 75 ++
Omakase Teppanyaki 07.00 pm and 09.00 pm | Café Umi | USD 250++
Celebrity Chef Anita Lo’s Tasting Menu 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Lighthouse Beach | USD 195++*
Champagne Mixology by Anne Lise Jouenne with DJ Mia 09.00 pm till late | Sunset Bar | As per consumption
03 JANUARY 2023
Art of Healing with Rajeshwari Amol Nerukar 05.00 pm to 05.45 pm | AVI Spa | Complimentary
Crab & Claw Buffet Dinner 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Fish Market | USD 200++*
For more information or reservations, please contact your friendly Island Curator. All prices are in US Dollars and subject to 10% Service Charge and 12% GST. Please note, from 1st January 2023 a GST of 16% will apply. *Half Board, Full Board and All Inclusive Meal Plan Supplement applies.
