InterContinental Maldives Festive Season 2023/2024 by InterContinental Maldives

C E L E B R AT E T H E G O O D THINGS IN LIFE

It is the most magical time of the year, and the island of Maamunagau invites guests this year’s festive time to embrace all the good things in life and around the world. Celebrating love, family, culture, mindfulness and all the things that give us good vibes and positive energy. InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is looking forward to celebrate everything good, to lead guests on a path of positivity and appreciation. From the simple things in life, such as quality time with the family, and making new experiences to taking a moment to oneself all the way to unforgettable adventures and culinary journeys, this year’s festive season has it all at Maamunagau. With magical touches from internationally acclaimed Magician Tom Weil, impressive dance moves by the local hip hop phenomena ‘Roboman’ and sand art by Iphpha, highlighting into a spectacular Champagne Masquerade on New Year’s Eve, there is plenty of memorable moments in creation to make this festive season one of a kind. Throughout the festive days, visiting Chef David Hemmerle will curate wonderful dining experiences, while Shree Devi will take you on a holistic wellness journey, exploring the ancient art of sound healing as well as astrology and past life regression therapy with you. The Maamunagau family looks forward to welcoming you to celebrate the good things in life together, culinary and cultural exploration and wellness journeys.

Coetzer Deysel General Manager

CHRISTMAS KIDS FASHION SHOW 22 December 2023 | The Collective

The fabulous Kids Fashion Show will also take place this year, where all our mini-talents dress up and show off their looks on the catwalk. A kid’s favourite and every parent’s proud moment.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING 22 December 2023 | Café Umi Beach

We kick off this year’s festive season with the inaugural Christmas Tree Lighting. This magical moment is just the beginning of more fun and memorable festive moments to come.

CHRISTMAS EVE 24 December 2023 | Café Umi

We welcome the Christmas spirit to our hearts and ears at the Christmas Eve Cocktail before our culinary team invites guests over for a sumptuous dinner, inspired by Christmas traditions around the world.

SANTA’S ARRIVAL 25 December 2023 | Café Umi Beach

We don’t know everything, but we know that Santa will arrive on our pristine island in style. Santa will bring presents for the little ones, and his helpers will make sure the grown ups are well catered to as well.

M AG I C A L I S L A N D DAY S WITH TOM WEIL MIND READING SHOWS 31 December 2023

Sometimes also called Mentalism or Magic of the Mind, this style of magic will leave you amazed how the mind reader can possibly know such things. Predictions of the future and seemingly random decisions pre-determined are just some of what you can expect.

FAMILY MAGIC SHOWS 24 December 2023 | 6 January 2024

For the whole family, see the eyes of the little ones light up in wonder while the parents try to understand what is happening. These especially family-friendly magic shows are magical and wonderous for small and tall to enjoy.

Sometimes also known as table magic, mix and mingle or sleight of hand magic, this style of performance allows you to see the magic right before your eyes and even in your own hands!

MAGIC WORKSHOPS 23 December 2023 | 28 December 2023 | 4 January 2024 Planet Trekkers Kids Club | USD 35 ++

Magic is a great way to build confidence both for kids and adults. With Tom’s introduction to magic class (which includes his Magic & Mystery Box Set) you will receive a complete training in the basics of magic. Suitable for kids from six years and above.

WO N D E R F U L S A N D A R T WITH IPHPHA 22 December 2023 | 6 January 2024

Maldives National Awards in Fine Arts Winner, Artist Hussain Ihfal Ahmed, better known as ‘Iphpha’, will illustrate his captivating sand art skills for festive this year. Deriving from the rich culture and tropical nature of Maldives, experience stories never before told. Witness how Iphpha will use the Maldivian white sand to create something beautiful while he tells the stories from the Maldives.

GOOD VIBES WITH ROB OM A N 23 December 2023 | 02 January 2024

Roboman, a character created to spread happiness and smiles to children, families and everyone who loves to be entertained. He danced his way into the hearts of many, supporting charities, and inspiring lives all over the Maldives and across borders. This festive season, he will bring his joyful performance to the shores of Maamunagau.

DJ M I A DJ Mia Rudich is an internationally acclaimed DJ and is considered one of the top 100 female DJs in the world. While she is no stranger to Maamunagau, she continuously travels the world, playing her sets, yet will be at the turntables in her paradise home during the festivities.

JA Z U B E A-T ( A B E AT T H AT T O U C H E S YO U R H E A R T ) Jem at the vocals, George at the Guitar, Sherwin at the keys and Roy at the drums are here throughout this festive season to sing and dance the night away with you. With their wide range of songs, from pop to R&B and rock to classic standard, the group has performed in Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Bahrain and other spots around the world, covering decades of hits and evergreens in different languages.

FAMILY DAYS & LOVE In the spirit of celebrating the good things in life, we inspire guests to focus on spending time together in a mindful and meaningful way, enjoying positive and lasting experiences, embracing each other’s perks and talents, but also going back to the simple things in life we might sometimes forget about in our daily, busy routines. With plenty of activities that encourage fun, education, and achievements, such as fishing and sand art competitions, sports events at the beach and on the ocean, culinary classes, and wellness-focused offerings, this year’s festive season has much to offer the small and tall.

FOR KIDS For the little ones, the Planet Trekkers Kids Club is open to fill the hours of the day with fun and excitement, with plenty of activities where kids get to make new friends, have fun experiences, and learn one or another new skill or inspiration. Our little sailors get to save the treasure from the pirates, show off their kites in the kite festival, use their adventurer skills in a scavenger hunt, or explore their artistic talent in plenty of arts and crafts. Visiting entertainers and magicians are taking over to spread joy, magic and inspirational moments to small and tall alike.

H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S Inspired by wellness techniques from around the world that have driven the health and wellness world to another level, guests can embark on a holistic wellness journey at the AVI Spa. Guests get to energise with the resident and visiting Fitness and Wellness practitioners throughout the festive days as well as balance their body’s energy with mindful practises. Treatments are offered to address everything from head to toe, with techniques and practises from all around the world.

WELLNESS JOURNEYS Every Day | AVI Spa and Yoga Pavilion

The Wellness Journeys at InterContinental Maldives are a highlight for all wellness and spa aficionados throughout the year, however, for the festive period, guests can look forward to even more of that. With a focus on holistic healing and wellbeing, our visiting practitioners will take guests on their personal journey to better wellbeing and self-understanding.

FAMILY ENERGY Every Day | AVI Spa and Yoga Pavilion

Channel your family’s energy and experience a wellness journey together, where old and young can enjoy a session of togetherness and mindfulness this festive season.

WELLNESS FESTIVE HIGHLIGHTS ENERGIZING GEMSTONE FACIAL Sunday | 75 minutes | USD 225++ per person

Prepare to glow from inside out with a completely transformative skin care experience using natural Gemstone Collection. Stimulate your senses and reveal balanced, energized, glowing skin.

MIXED BERRY BODY SCRUB Monday | 60 minutes | USD 200++ per person

Effectively remove rough and dry skin with our cranberry and pomegranate body scrub, followed by a blueberry soy slimming body wrap to refine and firm the complexion. Finish with an application of vitaminpacked honeydew lotion for silky skin.

FOUR HANDS SIGNATURE MASSAGE Tuesday | 75 minutes | USD 450++ per person

Here, two therapists are simultaneously working on your body. The therapists will combine long, slow strokes with various body-relaxing techniques while using aromatherapy massage techniques. With a Four Hands massage, the therapists will have more time to focus on your muscles, including the legs and back, and they can customize the treatment to your preferences.

COCONUT & MANGO BODY POLISH Wednesday | 60 Minutes | USD 200++ per person

Reveal smooth and glowing soft skin with a tropical cocktail of superfoods, gently exfoliate with a coconut sugar scrub followed by a mango enzyme peel, nourish with firming coconut body lotion.

VITASKIN CALM SKIN FACIAL Thursday | 60 Minutes | USD 185++ per person

Designed especially for sensitive and rosacea skin, sensitive skin has never felt calmer. Utilizing healing and calming ingredients such as arnica, horse chestnut, and rosemary this facial dramatically reduces redness and calms irritation, even for the most sensitive skin.

KAPHA BODY POLISH Friday | 60 Minutes | USD 200++ per person

A synchronized complete body exfoliation with Ayurvedic herbs (Udwarthanam), culminates with a steam bath. It stimulates deep circulation, lowers water retention, eliminates fat and cellulite, and firms the skin.

HERBAL POULTICE TREATMENT Saturday | 60/90 minutes | USD 200/275++ per person

Herbal Poultice is a warm herbal compress filled with organic herbs is heated and applied directly to the body with a variety of specialized techniques focus on back and shoulder. The heat, combined with the herbs are absorbed by the body and help to reduce aches and pains, increase lymphatic drainage and condition the skin.

H E A LING & E N E RG I Z ING T H ROUG H A NCIE N T P R AC T I C E S Shree has been living and working in the US for over 17 years. Born in Kerala, India, the land of Ayurveda, she grew up watching her ancestors practice Holistic healing with herbal medicine remedies for several ailments. She learnt that the key to well-being lies in holistic healing methods, the traditional healing system that restores the balance and flow of energy throughout the body, mind, and soul. Shree has dedicated her life to bringing about holistic changes in people’s lives through ancient and scientific healing approaches. She practices sound healing, astrology and past life regression therapy.

C U LT U R A L E X P L O R AT I O N & C U L I N A RY S P L E N D O U R THEME NIGHTS 22 December 2023 to 7 January 2024

Taking guests on a culinary and cultural journey around the world, the festive calendar is filled with international theme nights and dining experiences. Focusing on the most popular delicacies from around the world, there is much to discover for our guests.

Not a master chef yet or already practising the finesse of fine cookery at home, our chefs will share tips and tricks and show you some new recipes and flavours to experiment with. Plenty of cooking classes and experiences are available for the little ones, families, and couples. Test your taste buds on and visit the many different pop-up food counters throughout the festive days to push your culinary palate to another height.

DAV I D H E M M E R L E F O R C U L I N A RY S P L E N D O U R French-born and trained Michelin-Star Chef David Hemmerle, currently the head Chef of Grand Cru, a wineminded restaurant in the heart of Moscow, will extend his culinary expertise to our resort cuisine throughout this Festive Season. Hemmerle feels right at home in the world of Michelinrated restaurants as he has collaborated and worked in haute-cuisine establishments all over the world, including the Parisian Pavillon Ledoyen (three Michelin stars) at the invitation of award-winning master Yannick Alléno.

NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS As the year ends, guests can look forward to a smashing New Year’s Eve event with live music, artistic performances, and a culinary spread to remember. This year will end with a ‘Champagne Masquerade’ at the beach, where the last day of the year will be celebrated in style before we start fresh into the New Year 2024.

GOOD BYE 2023 31 December 2023 | The Retreat

Before the party starts, gather at The Retreat for the last cocktail of the year. Get into the New Year’s mood and enjoy the teaser of entertainment before the big night commences.

INTO THE NEW YEAR 31 December 2023 | Café Umi Beach

Enter into the New Year with entertainment, magical moments, and the big fireworks to welcome new beginnings. This year’s Champagne Masquerade invites you to masque up and dive into the splendour of an evening of celebration and a sumptuous last dinner of 2023. Watch a show full of wonder and spectacle, and dance and toast beneath the fireworks.