This festive season, embrace the gift of shared experiences in our tranquil Maldivian home with festive feasts, island-inspired family activities and wellness rituals, or welcome the New Year with a touch of Gatsby glamour beneath the stars.
FESTIVE FEASTS HIGHLIGHTS
Gather with loved ones for dining experiences that capture the essence of the season. Whether it’s a wine pairing dinner, a barbecue beneath the stars, or a cocktail crafted with island botanicals, every meal becomes a moment to remember.
December 24th
CHRISTMAS ROAST AND TOAST LUNCH
A festive selection of gourmet sandwiches, signature sliders, and seasonal bites featuring premium grilled meats, melted cheeses, fresh island flavours, and smoky island-inspired flavours.
CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST
Savour a festive Champagne breakfast with a bottle of Duval-Leroy Brut, accompanied by the soothing sounds of the ocean.
In-Villa: December 24th
On Palm Island: December 27th
In-Villa floating breakfast: December 29th
December 25th
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD DINNER
A five-course set menu served across three settings — Madi, Thila restaurant and poolside — with a live band, fire dance, belly dance and tableside magic to mark the occasion.
December 26th, 28th, 30th
FISHERMAN'S TABLE with market visit
Head to the market in the morning with a local fisherman and select your catch fresh from the Indian Ocean. Back at the resort, our chef prepares it to your liking, for lunch, dinner in the privacy of your own villa if you wish.
December 27th
Sushi, Nigiri, Temaki and Sake Pairing
Learn the traditional techniques behind sushi, nigiri and temaki, then sit down to enjoy what you have made, paired with sake.
December 28th
Yakiniku Dinner with sake
Gather around the table for a Yakiniku dinner — an interactive Japanese grilling experience where guests cook their own selection of meats and vegetables over a live flame, at their own pace. Savour the smoky flavours and engage in an interactive dining experience alongside sake pairing options.
December 29th
The Art of the Steak
Choose your cut and leave the rest to our chef and enjoy a steak dinner centred on quality, preparation and the pleasure of a great meal shared.
December 27th
Noble Vines Wine Dinner
Begin with a Champagne and oyster reception before journeying through France's most celebrated wine regions — Burgundy, Bordeaux, Alsace, the Loire Valley and the Rhône — paired with a four-course dinner.
January 1st
New Year's Island Lunch
Welcome the New Year over a beachfront lunch of fresh seafood and grilled specialities, unhurried, open-air and right by the water.
December 25th and January 1st
Oyster Indulgences
Freshly shucked trio of oysters paired with chilled Champagne or Bellini, creating a refined seaside experience perfect for sunset celebrations.
Champagne and Trio of Oysters: December 25th, 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Bellini and Trio of Oysters: January 1st, 5.00pm to 7.00pm
FESTIVE COCKTAIL SPECIALS
Toast to the season with festive cocktails featuring daily-changing collection of cocktails — each reimagined with a joyful twist. And even a visit by Santa Claus! Highlights include:
Santa's Arrival: December 24th, 5.45pm to 6.45 pm
Santa's Signature Sips: December 25th,11:00am onwards
Joy on the Rocks: December 26th, 11:00am onwards
Daiquiri Day: December 26th, 11:00am onwards
New Year Champagne Cocktails: December 31st, 11:00am onwards
Sunset Cocktail Tropical Gatsby Evening: December 31st, 6.00pm to 7.00pm
December 31st 2026
GALA DINNER AND COUNTDOWN PARTY
Begin the evening with cocktails and artisanal canapés, before a Tropical Gatsby Gala Dinner on Madi Beach — live band, dancing and a DJ set to carry the celebration into 2027. As midnight approaches, count down to the new year with a fireworks display over the water.
Dinner and live band from 7.00pm. DJ set from 11.00pm. New Year countdown and fireworks from 11.55pm.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
This festive season at COMO Maalifushi is filled with wonder for every age. Children can immerse themselves in creativity and fun with Play by COMO, or join in traditions such as Christmas kayaking and lively crab races.
We’ve created an exciting schedule of activities help younger guests get into the holiday spirit. Whether you fancy crafts, games, yoga or a film under the stars, now’s the season to be inspired and let your creativity shine.
Keep the festive spirit high with family activities from sunset volleyball and funtube joyrides to children's stand-up paddleboarding.
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Sunset snorkeling and cruise
Join us for guided snorkeling at one of our beautiful reefs, followed by a relaxing cruise during the golden hour. A stunning way to end the day in the Maldives.
US$125 per adult, US$62.50 per child (two to 11 years).
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Family Holiday Aqua Safari
On December 24th and 31st, join our resident marine biologist for an exploration of our vibrant coral reef. Set out from the house jetty with your snorkels, discovering interesting facts about the ocean creatures you spot along the way.
US$75 per adult, complimentary for children 11 years and under.
We’ve created an exciting schedule of activities help younger guests get into the holiday spirit. Whether you fancy crafts, games, yoga or a film under the stars, now’s the season to be inspired and let your creativity shine.
Keep the festive spirit high with family activities from sunset volleyball and funtube joyrides to children's stand-up paddleboarding.
Sunset snorkeling and cruise
Join us for guided snorkeling at one of our beautiful reefs, followed by a relaxing cruise during the golden hour. A stunning way to end the day in the Maldives.
US$125 per adult, US$62.50 per child (two to 11 years).
Family Holiday Aqua Safari
On December 24th and 31st, join our resident marine biologist for an exploration of our vibrant coral reef. Set out from the house jetty with your snorkels, discovering interesting facts about the ocean creatures you spot along the way.
US$75 per adult, complimentary for children 11 years and under.
FESTIVE RESET
Now’s the season to reset and realign. Visiting practitioners bring expertise in osteopathy, breathwork, and body therapies to help you enter 2027 balanced and energised.
with Kimberly Rose
From December 1st 2026 to January 10th 2027, discover transformative wellness with visiting practitioner Kimberly Rose Kneier, whose expertise spans acupuncture, Qi Gong, breathwork, herbal medicine and holistic healing practices. Join her for a COMO Conversation on December 30th as she shares more about Chinese Medicine for women’s hormonal health.
December 24th, 6.00pm to 6.45pm
Singing bowls beneath the celestial moonlight and open sky, a restorative sound healing session to close the year in stillness.
US$60 per guest (45-minute group session)
First yoga flow of the year
January 1st 2027 – Flow into the new year with intention and movement with a morning yoga session at COMO Shambhala, followed by warm ginger tea and COMO Shambhala juices. Complimentary.
FAMILY WELLNESS
December 27th – Share the gift of wellbeing as a family. Enjoy a 60-minute treatment for two adults alongside a 30-minute treatment for two children, crafted to help you all relax, restore and reconnect.
US$400 for 60-minute treatment for two adults and 30-minute treatment for two children)
ISLAND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
The island is yours to explore — from padel, fishing and activities in the open water and beyond.
December 28th and 29th
Padel Tournament
Challenge yourself and fellow guests to a competitive padel tournament — complimentary and open to all. Gather a minimum of 16 participants and let the games begin.
Qualifying round: 28th December, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Final round: 29th December, 3.00pm to 4.30pm
December 26th, 30th
Sunrise Fishing by Dhoni
Begin your day at sea with traditional hand-line fishing. A peaceful and authentic morning experience on the water.
Marine Sport Centre
US$125 per guest
US$62.50 per child (aged two to 11)
December 27th, 30th
Adrenaline Water Sports
Enjoy high-speed fun on the lagoon with wakeboarding, water skiing and monoski
December 27th, 10.00am to 12.00pm
December 30th, 3.00pm to 5.00pm
US$90 per guest
December 27th, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Coral Planting
Celebrate the season by giving back to the ocean. Join our marine biologist to plant corals and help restore Maalifushi’s reef—a meaningful holiday experience