Asahi Shuzo Sake Dinner at Aragu
August 16th
Get ready for an unforgettable sake experience this August as Kazuhiro Sakurai, the CEO of Asahi Shuzo, returns to Ve...
Velaa Welcomes Cirque Macabre this Halloween
October 25th - November 2nd
When night falls, the circus awakens. Under the cover of darkness, Velaa becomes Cirque Macabre, a spectral stage whe...
Chef Kanji Kobayashi at Tavaru
November 5th - November 7th
This November, Velaa is honoured to welcome Chef Kanji Kobayashi, a master of agrigastronomy and one of Japan’s most ...
VELAA'S 12TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
December 20th
An evening of elegance and celebration awaits as we mark Velaa’s 12th Birthday in style.
Christmas Eve Cocktail Party & Gala Dinner
December 24th
Velaa is ready to welcome the magic of Christmas with an evening of island elegance, soulful music, and festive cheer.
Santa's Arrival
December 25th
As Christmas draws near, it’s almost time for Santa to make his way to Velaa once again.
Latino night at athiri
December 28th
Turn up the tempo as Athiri Beach gets swept away by the vibrant spirit of Latin America!
THE RHYTHM OF YOUR BODY - NYE AT VELAA
December 31st
This New Year’s Eve, Velaa invites you to surrender to the rhythm and celebrate the night through movement, music, an...
Pop Night Under The Stars
January 2nd
Get ready for an upbeat evening of pop favourites and vibrant beachside energy, with a live performance by the ever-c...
FESTIVE FINALE GALA DINNER
January 6th
As we bid farewell to a season of unforgettable moments, we gather for one last celebration to toast the memories mad...
Nika Honoured Among the World’s Best Wellness Suites
Posted June 2nd
We are thrilled to share that Nika Residence at Velaa Private Island has been named one of the Top Wellness Hotel Sui...
Top 10 Most Beautiful Resorts in the World by Hotel & Lodge Awards
Posted May 16th
We are honoured to be named one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Resorts in the World by Hotel & Lodge Awards 2025.Th...
Five Star Award by Forbes Travel Guide
Posted February 13th
We are delighted to once again be recognised by Forbes Travel Guide and received the coveted Five Star Award for 2025!
Stephen Webster Jewellery for Velaa
Posted December 20th
Step into a world of bold imagination and timeless elegance as the legendary British designer Stephen Webster unveils...
Tatler Best 100 Hotels Asia
Posted November 24th
We are proud to announce that Velaa Private Island has been featured in the Tatler Best 100 Hotels Asia! This recogni...
World's Leading Private Island Resort 2024
Posted November 25th
We are thrilled to announce that Velaa Private Island has been named World's Leading Private Island Resort 2024 for t...
Recognised as the 2024 World's Best Fine Dining Hotel
Posted November 13th
Velaa Private Island is honoured to be named 2024 World’s Best Fine Dining Hotel for the third year in a row, along w...
Aragu Awarded 'Wine Spectator's 2024 Best of Award Of Excellence'
Posted October 2nd
We are thrilled to announce that Aragu Signature Restaurant has once again been honoured with the 2024 Best of Award ...
VELAA WELCOMES AYMA
Posted September 1st
Introducing Ayma, our all-new sports yacht that flawlessly combines luxury and high performance! Ideal for day cruisi...
FLITE-BOARDING AT VELAA
Posted September 1st
Say hello to the newest members of our watersports family. The Fliteboard Ultra and Flite Scooter, now making waves i...
Five Star Award by Forbes Travel Guide
Posted February 8th
We are delighted to once again be recognised by Forbes Travel Guide and received the coveted Five Star Award for 2024!
Unveiling the Velaa Art Gallery for the 10th Anniversary
Posted December 20th
To commemorate 10 glorious years since our arrival here in the Maldives, we are delighted to unveil the Velaa Art Ga...
Recognised as the '2023 World's Best Hotel' by Boutique Hotel Club
Posted November 8th
We are overjoyed to have been recognised as the 2023 World’s Best Beach Hotel by the Boutique Hotel Club for th...
Indian Ocean's Leading Private Island Resort 2023
Posted October 17th
For the fifth consecutive year, Velaa is delighted to have been awarded Indian Ocean's Leading Private Island Resort ...
All-new Armstrong A-Wing Wingfoil
Posted July 9th
The latest addition to our already extensive water sport range, the all-new Armstrong A-Wing Wingfoil!
Aragu Awarded 'Wine Spectator's 2023 Best of Award Of Excellence'
Posted June 27th
For the second year in a row, Wine Spectator has awarded Aragu Signature Restaurant the 2023 Best of Award of Excelle...
Eveylaa Wellbeing is Unveiled
Posted May 26th
Unveiling our vision for holistic wellbeing where cutting-edge technology meets the ancestral art of touch. Introduci...
New Game Room at Velaa
Posted February 15th
In need of a break from the sun? We have you covered with the unveiling of our new Game Room!
Raalhu Joins our Fleet
Posted February 3rd
Introducing an all-new adrenaline filled activity to our collection with the Super Air Nautique G25 Wake Surfing boat...
Turning over a new Leaf as we unveil FAIY Restaurant
Posted January 12th
We are thrilled to reveal a new restaurant concept, FAIY, focused on well-balanced and nutritious meals made exclusiv...
New Yoga and Pilates Pavilion
Posted December 15th
Enhancing our wellness offerings, we are delighted to announce the opening of our new and improved yoga and Pilates ...
New State-of-the-Art Biorock® Regeneration Project
Posted December 7th
Dr. Thomas J. Goreau and Thomas Sarkisian recently visited Velaa Private Island to spearhead installation of the new ...
Velaa Unveils An All New Beach Bar
Posted November 14th
Allow us to introduce our brand-new Beach Bar, designed for guests to enjoy delicious bar snacks and innovative cockt...
Indian Ocean's Leading Private Island Resort 2022
Posted October 8th
For the fourth year in a row, we are incredibly honoured to once again be awarded Indian Ocean's Leading Private Isla...
Velaa Receives Best Hospitality Hideaway Indian Ocean 2022
Posted August 12th
This year, Velaa was awarded Connoisseur Circle’s Best Hospitality Hideaway Indian Ocean 2022!
Awarded Best Wine Selection in Indian-Ocean 2022
Posted July 22nd
Velaa has been recognised by Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards as having the Best Wine Selection in Indian-Ocean 2022.
Velaa Receives Best of Award of Excellence 2022
Posted July 5th
Wine Spectator awarded our exquisite collection of curated wines the 2022 Best of Award of Excellence.
Night Golf at Velaa Golf Academy
Posted April 2nd
Bringing a visual and sensory twist to the standard game with night golf at Velaa Golf Academy.
Milan Houser Art Collection at Velaa
Posted March 13th
An exclusive collection of artworks by renowned Czech artist Milan Houser has been unveiled in the spectacular Suns...
Ameera Joins The Fleet at Velaa
Posted January 25th
Joining our extensive fleet, Ameera is now available to guests for private sunset fishing, dolphin cruises and more...
LOREEDUBOIS for Velaa Private Island
Posted November 20th
An exceptional collection of High Jewellery designed and crafted by Loreedubois for Velaa is presented at Velaa Priv...
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
Padel tennis at Velaa
Posted June 22nd
Our active guests will be able to add even more activities to their holiday with the brand new exclusive padel tennis...
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...
Ulysse Nardin and Pomellato to Velaa
Posted March 2nd
From March 2021, Velaa will feature a collection of Pomellato jewellery as well as a curated collection of Ulysse Na...
First Fliteboard in the Maldives
Posted October 21st
Take a flight over the azure blue Indian Ocean at the ease of our brand new eFoil Fliteboard.
World Travel Awards 2020
Posted November 10th
Winner of Indian Ocean's Leading Private Island and Luxury Island Resort 2020
New Hammam in Nirolhu Private Residence
Posted November 27th
Hot and cold meets foam in this new exciting addition to Nirolhu Private Residence.