Explore curated cultural customs , seasonal flavors, and peaceful wellness under Maldivian skies.
Jumeirah Olhahali Island offers visitors a chance to mark spring's feeling of rebirth in a harmonious mixture of Eid & Easter celebrations. With shared foodie moments, innovative workshops, & peaceful wellness rituals, the resort's seasonal calendar calls on families, couples, & small groups to gather with loved ones surrounded by the unspoiled charm of the North Malé Atoll.
Eid Al-Fitr: Moments of Togetherness
Designating the end of Ramadan, Eid festivities at the resort merge cultural heritage with warm hospitality from 28 March to 2 April 2025:
• Culinary Connections: On 31 March, the Eid-themed market night is organized by Glow Restaurant, as guests discover Middle Eastern delicacies and live cooking stations. Outside of this evening, private parties thrive with a sunset majlis on the island's Sunset Pier, featuring specially selected canapés and refreshing drinks. At the oceanfront café, guests can relax daily with Arabic sunset drinks and sweet treats, set to serene ocean vistas.
Creative Traditions: Hand-paint Eid candles at the MURACA Art Studio, or create ceramic keepsakes inspired by intricate Islamic patterns, serving as a reminder of the season's spirit that will last forever.
• Renewal Rituals: Talise Spa once again invites visiting practitioner Yoko, whose mastery in auriculotherapy, traditional Japanese Usui Reiki, and aromatherapy invites visitors to tap their own natural healing power. With pure essential oils and gentle touch, her treatments soothe tension and revive energy. Free sessions involve Japanese Usui Reiki meditation and ear stretching yoga. For more intensive renewal, customized aroma-auriculotherapy sessions work to dispel tension, revitalize vital energy, or achieve moments of quiet. Guests can also participate in self-care workshops making Maldivian coconut scrubs or relax with aqua meditation sessions in the sheltering embrace of the lagoon.
Easter: A Celebration of Vitality
16 to 21 April 2025, Easter at Jumeirah Olhahali Island is full of fun moments and seasonal flavors:
• Gastronomic Delights: Indulge in an Easter-inspired floating breakfast or a family sandbank picnic with delectable fare. On 18 April, an under-the-stars dinner offers a selection of grilled seafood and beach flavors, and the gala dinner on 20 April feeds festive flavors and live performances.
• Shared Adventures: Families can find the island's boundary during an Easter egg hunt or take part in the Olhahali Kite Festival, where colourfull kites flutter above the beach. Hands-on workshops, ranging from egg-decorating to sand art, encourage creativity for all ages.
• Search for Discovery: Embark on private yacht tours designed to suit the pace of guests, whether a two-hour sun-chaser cruise, a half-day tour, or a full-day trip through the atoll.
Meet turtles, dolphins, nurse sharks, & color-ful coral fish in the waters around Olhahali Island. For a more leisurely experience, take a traditional sunset fishing tour or cruise through the reefs on a semi-submarine tour. Adventure-seekers can also discover the island's variety of watersports, ranging from kayaking to parasailing.
• Island Serenity: Mothers and daughters can reconnect with a relaxing 120-minute spa treatment, including a Balinese massage, express facial, and manicure. Families can participate in sunrise yoga classes or dancing fit classes on the beach, combining movement with the energy of the island.
Guest practitioner Dr. Ana Mattos, who specializes in biodynamic cranial osteopathy and holistic healing, provides customized wellness plans. Focusing on women's well-being, from pregnancy to postpartum care, her treatments range from lymphatic drainage, paediatric osteopathy, and energetic quantum healing, leading visitors toward balance and energy. Guests can customize their island escape with à la carte activities like best snorkeling resorts maldives supplemented by a choice of complimentary activities to enhance their visit. The entire Eid programme is viewable here, and Easter packages here.
