Festive Season at Velaa
December 20th - January 6th
Join us for the ultimate celebration of the season as we bring the best from across the world for our renowned festiv...
Santa's Arrival at Velaa
December 25th
Begin your Christmas Day with a special arrival all the way from the North Pole!
Little Italy with Mark Zitti e i Fratelli Coltelli at Velaa
January 2nd
Enjoy a taste of Little Italy at Velaa this December with authentic cuisine and the musical talents of Mark Zitti e i...
Hervé Berland at Velaa Private Island
February 16th - February 19th
Proficient connoisseur and Winemaker Hervé Berland visits Velaa for two exclusive Winemaker dinners this February.
World Travel Awards 2021
Posted October 23rd
We are proud to announce that we have succeeded in becoming the Indian Ocean's Leading Private Island Resort 2021
Aragu makes it into Asia's 50 Best Restaurants
Posted March 22nd
It’s a great honor to share that Aragu signature restaurant has made it into Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. Making it th...
New Hammam in Nirolhu Private Residence
Posted November 27th
Hot and cold meets foam in this new exciting addition to Nirolhu Private Residence.
Paco Pérez at Velaa Private Island
December 1st - December 4th
This December, we’re delighted to welcome Michelin-star Spanish Chef Paco Pérez to Velaa.
This December, we’re delighted to welcome expert Spanish Chef Paco Pérez to Velaa. Originally from Huelva, Pérez successfully holds five Michelin stars, two of which are in Miramar restaurant in LLança and two other stars in Enoteca restaurant in Hotel Arts Barcelona. Paco Pérez will be working alongside our very own Chef Gaushan to prepare two exquisite four hand dining e...
Casper Ruud At Velaa Private Island
November 30th - December 4th
Ranked 8th best singles player in the world, professional Tennis Player Casper Ruud visits Velaa to offer private lessons with guests.
Becoming the first Norwegian tennis player to win an ATP title and to reach the semifinals of ATP Tour Masters 1000 events. Casper Ruud is the highest ranked Norwegian player in ATP history and will be bringing his world class tennis skills to our pristine shores this November. Available for guests who are looking to hone their tennis ability in private tennis lessons with ...
Antonio Ferrer At Velaa Private Island
November 9th - November 24th
Specialising in posture analysis, recognised physiotherapist and personal trainer Antonio Ferrer arrives at Velaa offering private osteopath and physio therapy sessions for guests.
Recognised as a world class physiotherapist and personal trainer, Antonio Ferrer will be residing at Velaa from 9-24 November offering private therapy sessions for guests. Specialising in posture analysis, graduating with a double degree in Physiotherapy and Sports Science at the Universidad Europea de Madrid, Antonio will be available for osteopath and physio therapy session...
Matthias Schmidberger At Velaa Private Island
November 3rd - November 6th
Talented
two Michelin star Chef Matthias Schmidberger shared his culinary expertise with two exquisite four hand dinners this November in Aragu Restaurant here at Velaa.
Talented two Michelin star Chef Matthias Schmidberger swapped Switzerland for the Maldives this November. Building his way to Michelin-starred restaurants, including stations in the Traube Tonbach, Baiersbronn, the Speisemeisterei, Stuttgart, the Restaurant Forest Sonnora, Dreis and last but not least in the Brenner's Park Restaurant in Baden-Bad...
London Essentials at Velaa
October 28th
Bringing their different take on traditional party covers to the shores of Velaa, the London Essentials brightened up the evening with their interactive performance and joyful characters.
With their immersive musical styling, The London Essentials performed on Athiri beach raising the standard, pulse and temperature of the evening. Discarding the formalities of the stage, the band brought its music to our guests.
A Prehistoric Halloween at Velaa
October 26th - November 1st
This Halloween, guests were able to experience a thrilling Jurassic adventure where dinosaurs lurked around every corner!
Instead of witches and ghosts, this year the dinosaurs found their way to Velaa for Halloween. Both younger and older guests were able to join the expedition around the island to recover the stolen dinosaur egg, while younger kids enjoyed the many spooky activities at kids club.
Daniela Caputo At Velaa Private Island
October 4th - November 8th
This November, Italian performer and dancer Daniela Caputo shared her expertise with our guests here at Velaa providing personal one-on-one classes with guests in Aerial Yoga and Aerial Dance alongside Flexibility Yoga and Ballet Barre.
Daniela Caputo is an Italian performer and dancer with many years’ teaching experience in Aerial dance/Yoga, Aerial Hoop and Ballet. Daniela has performed Internationally with famous artists and singers and has appeared on numerous TV shows. Daniela loves to share her skills and teach people to perform the various movements, while at the same time improving their fitness...
Opera meets Broadway at Velaa Private Island
May 2nd
Classical tunes of Opera in combination with your favourite Broadway musical pieces at the beach of Athiri!
World-renowned tenor, Dimitri Pittas, took to the stage in an exciting musical event at the Maldives much-loved Velaa Private Island. Bringing together Opera and Broadway, Pittas lead a performance alongside opera singer and Broadway actress Leah Edwards, in a magical evening of song. The pair was accompanied by San Francisco Opera’s Maureen Zol...
Dr Song visiting Velaa
April 20th - May 14th
Meet Dr Song for personalised acupuncture and Qi Gong
Dr. Song specialises in Traditional Chinese medicine and specialises in neck, back and acute joint care using Tuina and acupuncture treatments. He also devises weight loss regimes and programs for people suffering from anxiety, depression and insomnia. He is an expert in anti-aging treatments including acupuncture-based facial rejuvenation. Alongside his treatments he al...
Boomerang on the beach
April 4th
In celebration of Easter this year, world famous band Boomerang made their return to Velaa with a spectacular performance!
Crowned “the best cover band in the Netherlands” Boomerang knows how to put on a show and get the party started! Consisting of eight band members, including two lead singers, one creative DJ/MC and a horns section, Boomerang returned to Velaa this Easter with a marvellous performance with music stretching from the 90s until today’s latest hits. ...
Easter at Velaa
April 1st - April 10th
This year we celebrated the season of chocolate and bunnies, with the tropical theme of Disney's Moana!
The Easter bunny returned to our Maldivian shores once again and brought Moana and her gang this year! Our little VIPs we able to enjoy an exciting Easter programme in Lha Velaa Kids Club. Whilst adults had the opportunity to indulge in a chocolate and port tasting, along with an Easter tasting menu celebrating the diversity of eggs from around the world.FULL EASTER MOMENTS B...
Play golf in Paradise with Pablo Larrazábal
March 21st - March 27th
Guests joined one of the world's best golf players for a round of golf at Velaa's exclusive course
Originally from Spain, Pablo Larrazábal travels the world to compete against all the masters and has now visited Velaa for some one-on-one sessions with our guests.Velaa Golf Academy by Olazábal is a unique golfing experience that stretches over seven holes and nine tees which offers numerous combinations. Designed by José María Olazábal, renowned for his short game mastery...
Visiting Wellness Practitioner Dmitri Tkatchev
March 15th - April 5th
Guests had the opportunity to practice Pilates in paradise with visiting personal trainer, nutritionist and health coach Dmitri Tkatchev, the founder of Epoch Fitness London.
Over the past 12 years Dmitri has build a reputation as one of the leading practitioners working in his field training celebrities and affluent people. This year we were delighted to have him visit Velaa for tailored personal classes for our guests. During his visit, guests took the opportunity to meet the wellness expert on the island and improve both their internal and p...
Heaven on Earth Velaa Ballet Week
February 8th - February 14th
Ballet like you have never seen before... Performed under the stars and on the beach at Velaa Private Island.
'Heaven on Earth' brought some of the greatest ballet stars from around the world for a full week in paradise. Engaging in personal conversations and hearing stories on the wonders of ballet history. Guest took part in personal ballet stretching classes and children were able to attend private ballet classes taught by masters. The unforgettable week culminated with two worl...
Welcome 2021 with AYOM
January 1st
The festive party kept going with a celebration of the first day of 2021 with AYOM!
On the first night of the New Year we kept the festive vibes flowing with a performance
by AYOM, a Lisbon-based live band combining Brazilian baião with rhythms from all over
the world to then continue with the latest Latino tunes played by DJ Brian.
Legend of Shambhala
December 31st - January 1st
The show we were waiting for all year and the grand finale of 2020!
We bid farewell to the year in a sensational culmination of our festive programme with a star-studded line-up of artists and a wide array of gourmet temptations. The guests staying with us for New Year’s Eve were immersed in the ancient mythical world of “The Legend of Shambhala” where they found themselves surrounded by magical creatures and powerful voices, such as Spanis...
Charly's Angels
December 30th
World renowned French group, Charly’s Angels got the festive party started on Athiri beach.
Charly's Angels delighted and surprised their audience with exceptional performances in various musical styles from Jazz, House, R’n’B, Disco, Soul, Latino Music on Athiri beach to kick start the festive party. The group is considered one of the best in the field of live music not only in France but also internationally. At Velaa the group had the whole beach dancing and si...
Velaa’s 7th Anniversary
December 20th
The celebration of another year with Velaa Private Island.
Velaa's birthday was celebrated with our traditional anniversary cocktail party, an extravagant gala dinner and a performance from Amusement park, a young and energetic Czech band mixing vocal, piano and contrabass with rhythmical and electronic elements.
Beverley Knight
October 28th
One of Britain’s best soul singers visited Velaa for a glamourous evening on the beach.
With over 25 years in the music industry and heavily influenced by American soul, Beverley Knight is often labeled as one of Britain’s best soul singers. Under the glistering stars at Athiri beach, she performed her most famous songs as the culinary team invited to our lavish Sea and Salt buffet dinner.
Velaa Halloween
October 23rd - November 1st
Halloween 2020 was something special at Velaa where our traditional Maldivian coral house was turned into an exhilarating escape room.
The coral house is normally a small heritage museum featuring photographs from when the resort was constructed as well as heritage items showcasing the style of historical local homes in the Maldives. During the week leading up to Halloween, our guests could challenge themselves and their families to the Velaa Escape Room as a part of the celebration, at the same time as Lha ...
The Velaa Surprise
December 31st - January 1st
A spectacular grand finale to the 2019!
We celebrated the end of 2019 with a star-studded line-up of artists including Brian Justin Crum, Kiriku Brothers, Heather Holliday, Boomerang and Stephan Rizon. A wide array of gourmet temptations and an after-party named - "ENJOY YOUR TIME, ENJOY THE VELAA SURPRISE" finishing the decade.
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