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Velaa Pirate Island this Halloween

October 26^th - November 1^st

Ahoy matey! There's trouble on the horizon as a band of scurvy pirates have their eyes on our shores. Who will join o...

Singer-Songwriter Celestine at Velaa

October 28^th

Playful, sensual, bold and endearing. Talented Singer-Songwriter, Celestine joins us this October bringing her pas...

Four-Hands Dinner with Chef Jacob Kear

November 2^nd - November 5^th

American born, Japanese Chef and owner of Michelin star Lurra Kyoto in Japan, Jacob Kear joins us this November. ...

Winemaker Dinner with Champagne Pierre Péters

November 12^th

Bringing a prestigious collection from the village of Le Mesnil sur Oger, Rodolphe Peters of the Champagne Pierre Pét...

Candlelight Concerts with Vanity Strings

November 21^st - November 23^rd

Bringing their elegance and refined talents to our shores, Vanity Strings will join us for two exclusive candlelight ...

Tennis Pro Belinda Bencic Visits Velaa

November 21^st - November 27^th

Swiss professional tennis player, Belinda Bencic is arriving on our shores for private sessions with guests this Nov...

Winemaker Dinner with Chateau De La Tour and Pierre Labet

November 24^th - November 29^th

François Labet of Château de la Tour will be returning for two exclusive Winemaker dinners on 24 & 29 November...

'La Dolce Velaa' 10th Anniversary Celebration

December 20^th

Culminating 10 glorious years of Velaa with a sublime celebration of art and music!

Velaa Christmas Gala Dinner

December 24^th

Starting our festive celebrations off with an intimate gala dinner on Athiri Beach, complemented by our talented in-h...

'Ticket To Fabulous' Velaa's NYE Celebration

December 31^st

A captivating crescendo to 2023 as world-class performers from around the globe come together for this year's 'Ticket...

Chinese New Year at Velaa

February 10^th

Celebrate the year of the Dragon across our picturesque shores this Chinese New Year!

All-new Armstrong A-Wing Wingfoil

Posted July 9^th

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 27^th

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 26^th

Unveiling our vision for holistic wellbeing where cutting-edge technology meets the ancestral art of touch. Introduci...

New Game Room at Velaa

Posted February 15^th

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 3^rd

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 12^th

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 15^th

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 7^th

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 14^th

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 8^th

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 12^th

This year, Velaa was awarded Connoisseur Circle’s Best Hospitality Hideaway Indian Ocean 2022!

Awarded Best Wine Selection in Indian-Ocean 2022

Posted July 22^nd

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 5^th

Wine Spectator awarded our exquisite collection of curated wines the 2022 Best of Award of Excellence.

Night Golf at Velaa Golf Academy

Posted April 2^nd

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 13^th

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 25^th

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 20^th

An exceptional collection of High Jewellery designed and crafted by Loreedubois for Velaa is presented at Velaa Priv...

World Travel Awards 2021

Posted October 23^rd

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 22^nd

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 22^nd

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 2^nd

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 21^st

Take a flight over the azure blue Indian Ocean at the ease of our brand new eFoil Fliteboard.

World Travel Awards 2020

Posted November 10^th

Winner of Indian Ocean's Leading Private Island and Luxury Island Resort 2020

New Hammam in Nirolhu Private Residence

Posted November 27^th

Hot and cold meets foam in this new exciting addition to Nirolhu Private Residence.

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Visiting Artist Ben Mosley

Velaa Wellbeing Village Launch

A Whipple-Scrumptious Easter

Heaven on Earth Returns

Daniela Caputo Returns to Velaa

Laser light water sport show Extravaganza

Asahi Shuzo Sake Dinner in Tavaru

Practitioner Phil Davies at Velaa

Valentine's Day In Aragu

A Dance Spectacular with DTNA

Winemaker Dinner with Didier Depond and Tiano & Nareno

Expert Padel Tennis Pro Marta Marrero at Velaa

Winemaker Dinner with Châteaux Montrose in Aragu

Taste of Aragu

Katya New Year's Eve Show

EMJI at Velaa for the new year

Dolcevita Swing Orchestra at Velaa

Carte Blanche at Velaa this Festive

A Sri Lankan and Maldivian Gastronomical Journey

Festive Season at Velaa

Celebrate Velaa's 9th Anniversary

Casper Ruud Returns to Velaa

Four-hands dinner with Natsuko Shoji

Dragons at Velaa this Halloween

Four-Hands Dinner with Maxime Gilbert

KT Tunstall at Velaa

Four-hands dinner in Aragu with Jordy Navarra

Practitioner Thomas Andersen at Velaa

Four Hands Dinner with Christian Le Squer

A tropical Easter at Velaa

Carmen Opera

Showtunes Under the Stars

Practitioner Dr Buathon Thienarrom

Winemaker Dinner with Didier Depond and Tiano & Nareno

Wine dinners with Chateau de la Tour

Carnival at Velaa

Visiting Wellness Practitioner Dmitri Tkatchev

Little Italy with Mark Zitti e i Fratelli Coltelli at Velaa

Melody of Your Imagination at Velaa

Mariana Holovko and Noble Singers Club at Velaa

Santa's Arrival at Velaa

Pixie Lott For Velaa's 8th Anniversary

Paco Pérez at Velaa Private Island

Kate Zdobnova at Velaa Private Island

Casper Ruud At Velaa Private Island

Antonio Ferrer At Velaa Private Island

Matthias Schmidberger At Velaa Private Island

London Essentials at Velaa

A Prehistoric Halloween at Velaa

Daniela Caputo At Velaa Private Island

Opera meets Broadway at Velaa Private Island

Dr Song visiting Velaa

Boomerang on the beach

Easter at Velaa

Play golf in Paradise with Pablo Larrazábal

Visiting Wellness Practitioner Dmitri Tkatchev

Legend of Shambhala

Welcome 2021 with AYOM

Heaven on Earth Velaa Ballet Week

Charly's Angels

Velaa’s 7th Anniversary