Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, the flagship property of Sun Siyam Resorts, celebrates its 27th Anniversary with a week-long events centred on culinary and community engagement.
Founded in 1990 by Hon. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, Sun Siyam Resorts is a proudly Maldivian hospitality group built on a deep connection to the islands and their people. From its humble beginnings, shaped by a culture of open-hearted hospitality where every visitor was welcomed as family, the group has grown to become one of the Maldives’ most sought-after resort brands.
The resort journey began with the opening of Sun Siyam Vilu Reef in 1998, followed by steady expansion to a collection of six properties across the Maldives and Sri Lanka, including its newest addition, Siyam World, launched in 2021. Unified under The House of Siyam, the portfolio spans three collections: Luxury (Sun Siyam Iru Fushi), Lifestyle (Sun Siyam Olhuveli and Siyam World), and Privé (Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, and Sun Siyam Pasikudah in Sri Lanka).
The resort hosted comprehensive activities to celebrate its 27th Anniversary, including team building sports and competitive cooking judged by two Maldivian guest chefs, to showcase the talent of both its island team and students from F. Magoodhoo School on the 25th and 26th of October 2025.
The culinary competitions were judged by two prominent industry experts. Chef Fathimath Umar, who serves as the Secretariat of the Chef Guild Maldives and is a certified World Chef’s Judge in Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts, currently teaching Culinary Arts at Villa College and Chef Mariyam Shiuna, a WACS Continental Judge and Associate Lecturer at the Maldives National University.
Honouring the resort’s history and the incredible dedication of the team since 1998, this milestone anchors the legacy while setting the course for many more years of delivering the authentic Maldivian spirit to our cherished guests.
“Reaching the 27th anniversary reflects our dedication to service and extraordinary experiences,” said Resort Manager, Mr Thoha Yoosuf. “By celebrating culinary talent, we not only honour the creativity and hard work of our team but also strengthen our bond with the local community through the shared language of food.”
The celebrations highlighted the resorts’ role in preserving community bonds and elevating Maldivian talent and traditions, defining 27 years of Maldivian Hospitality.
For more information or to explore promotional offers, visit the Sun Siyam Vilu Reef website.
