Hurawalhi Island Resort Brings Festive Season to Life with Undersea Dining, Island Adventures and Celebrations

Hurawalhi Island Resort is set to welcome the festive season with a programme of culinary experiences, ocean adventures, wellness activities and live entertainment, bringing together Christmas and New Year celebrations in a tropical island setting.

From festive dining and beachside gatherings to underwater experiences and cultural performances, the programme offers guests a variety of ways to celebrate the season, with activities scheduled from Christmas Eve through the first week of January 2027.

Christmas Celebrations and Island Entertainment

The festive programme begins on 24 December with Christmas Eve cocktails on the beach, accompanied by live band music and a fire dance performance. At Canneli Restaurant, guests can enjoy a Christmas Gala Dinner Buffet featuring festive favourites and holiday classics, while Coco Bar hosts live entertainment from a five-piece band.

Christmas Day continues with a Surf and Turf BBQ lunch, followed by the Great Christmas Treasure Hunt at Coco Bar, where guests can gather clues and compete for prizes, including a three-night stay with Bed & Breakfast. The day’s programme also features a Maldivian cultural show showcasing traditional Boduberu drumming and dance.

The celebrations continue throughout the following days with live music, beach activities, themed dining and entertainment. Guests can also take part in activities such as beach soccer, water polo, padel tennis and friendly sporting challenges with the resort’s hosts.

Undersea Dining and Festive Culinary Experiences

Dining takes centre stage throughout the season, with themed buffets and special menus at Canneli Restaurant and Kashibo. Offerings include the Taste of Island Buffet Dinner, Fisherman’s Extravaganza Buffet, Mediterranean Harvest Feast and Korean Hot Pot & Grill.

At 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, guests can experience multi-course dining surrounded by panoramic views of the reef. The restaurant will also offer scheduled breakfast seating daily during the festive season, from 08:00 to 10:30, priced at USD 270 per person. Festive high tea experiences are scheduled on selected dates between 25 December 2026 and 6 January 2027.

Additional experiences include Italian wine dinners, caviar and champagne tastings, beachside dining and a luxury yacht experience aboard Bella. Scheduled dolphin cruises take place every Friday, while manta search tours are available every Monday.

Wellness, Marine Adventures and Island Activities

Wellness experiences at Sulha Spa include The Reset Ritual, a 135-minute treatment combining body therapies, aromatherapy and relaxation, available from 24 December 2026 to 6 January 2027. The festive programme also features yoga, sound healing, Tibetan singing bowls, Pilates and mobility sessions.

For guests seeking adventure, activities include Seabob rides, jet ski safaris, e-foil adventures and night snorkelling excursions accompanied by the resort’s resident Marine Biologist. Guided wildlife walks offer opportunities to discover native birds, island wildlife and marine life along the jetties and shoreline.

Guests can also participate in a coral frame planting experience with the Marine Biologist, learning about coral conservation and contributing to reef restoration. Padel tennis clinics and a festive tournament add further opportunities for guests to stay active during their island escape.

Welcoming 2027 at Hurawalhi Island Resort

The festive season reaches its highlight on 31 December with a New Year Gala Dinner at Canneli Restaurant, featuring seafood, premium cuts of meat, live cooking and specially crafted desserts. The evening continues with live entertainment and a countdown celebration, accompanied by a live band and DJ performance.

On 1 January, guests can ease into the new year with a brunch at Canneli, featuring international dishes, tropical fruits and fresh island flavours. The programme continues into the first week of January with further culinary experiences, marine activities, wellness sessions and evening entertainment.

With its combination of festive dining, underwater experiences, island adventures and celebrations, Hurawalhi Island Resort’s 2026–2027 programme brings together a range of experiences for guests throughout Christmas and the New Year.