SUN SIYAM RESORTS PRESENTS ITS FIVE-STAR LINE-UP OF CHRISTMAS CLASSICS WITH A TROPICAL TWIST

Sun Siyam Resorts has unwrapped this year’s festive season programme, creating an ideal haven for those seeking to revel in the warmth and joy of the holidays. Across their five exquisite private island properties in the Maldives and their boutique retreat in Sri Lanka, guests are invited to exchange snowflakes for sandy shores this December and embrace a carefree Christmas castaway experience like never before.

 SUN SIYAM OLHUVELI: 

Around the world - Swap silent nights for upbeat evenings festive flavour

Sun Siyam Olhuveli will be making merry with an eclectic extravaganza of decadent musical delights and cultural activities from around the globe. Guests will be in for a treat when singer and songwriter Emma Ochia, talented musician, producer, Synthetic sax player Mikhail Morozov, and  the mesmerizing duo of belly dance sensations, Julia Anastasia Armellini and Kovijanic Nedeljkovic Tara perform during Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties promising unforgettable celebrations for everyone. Party goers can drop by the Wonderland Stage to experience a mesmerizing performance by the world’s leading LED artists Dennis Kiss & Szulita Szekrényes for a performance like nothing you have ever seen before!

From ballads to floor-fillers, colour runs to Bollywood beach parties, and a Tour de Olhuveli cycling race to mini-Olympic Games, the world tour ends with a fireworks-filled crescendo on 31 December at the Around the World Gala Dinner, where a host of acclaimed DJs – including British House legend DJ Karno, a Pacha and Ministry of Sound regular and local Maldivian music band 2 Sense, who will encourage guests to dance the year away as they ring in the new year.

 SUN SIYAM IRU FUSHI: 

A Royal blend of Christmas lights and star performances

With dazzling fire and circus performances from the international talents of La Circocracia and fire queen PYRO to enjoy at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, guests will be invited to replace their traditional fireside Christmas for remarkable fire and lights shows guaranteed to make any stay merry and bright. Local DJ Watte will make sure every guest is in tune with what’s coming in 2024. 

For the ultimate yuletide gift, there’s also a host of unforgettable experiences and flavoursome flavours - including rum pot-infused treats - on the menu at the luxury resort. From private castaway breaks with your own secluded beach to romantic champagne cruises, and fly boarding to bespoke spa rituals – including a Majestic Prince and Princess option for guests aged 3-12 – the five-star boutique resort is sure to leave a trail of wonder in its wake.

SUN SIYAM IRU VELI: 

Paradise on Bloom -  for everyone dreaming of a tropical Christmas

Hoping to make every member of the family’s festive dreams come true this year, Sun Siyam Iru Veli has a host of activities certain to make the all-inclusive paradise the place where winter sun meets festive island fun. Felicity, popular Jazz- Saxophonist, and DJ Jeremiah graces Iru Veli with their exceptional talent at the Christmas and New Year’s Eve cocktail parties and celebrations. Guests will be captivated by Chandana and the Dancers Guild, a fusion dance group from Sri Lanka, and can enjoy a festive programme merging culture and tropical festivities with extraordinary performances set against the backdrop of magnificent sunsets.

From a playful programme of creative crafts and fun-packed beach activities to classic Christmas movies and carol karaoke, the Turtle Kids Club will keep younger guests entertained while adults find other ways to celebrate in seasonal style. From stargazing cruises to whale shark snorkelling trips, and sushi-making classes to traditional Maldivian Bodu Beru dancing shows, guests are spoilt for choice with ways to take full advantage of the blue skies, clear waters and pristine beaches.

SIYAM WORLD: 

Time Traveller’s Ball with all the trimmings

From aerial displays to sand art, fire shows to pool parties, and floating feasts to Great Gatsby themed gambling nights, Siyam World continues to strengthen its reputation as a carefree playground with this year’s enviable holiday line-up.

Promising the best seat in the house this New Year, the resort will be ringing in 2024 as it hosts the Time Traveller’s Ball on Arigato Beach. The instrumental countdown begins with ONEVIOLIN - the boundary-breaking Finnish violinist who performs well-known songs across musical genres, and uses his one violin to create everything from drums to melody – before DJ Jetro takes centre stage. Known for incorporating saxophone solos into his Ibiza-style sets, together they’ll get the party started with sets destined to see guests substitute dashing through the snow for dancing barefoot on the sand.

SUN SIYAM VILU REEF: 

Midsummer Nights at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef

Holidaymakers in search of the ultimate beach bliss can swap tinsel for twinkling stars, mince pies for massages and stockings for snorkelling at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef this Christmas, with those booking the 23 and 28 December Vilu Festival receiving 25% on all activities. 

As part of the festive entertainment, guest will be dazzled by the Double Power Show, an international LED and Laser Show duo from Russia acrobatics, who mesmerize their audience with their geometry display and harmonious fusion of power, elegance, and grace in their LED and laser show. 

Being the season to be jolly, guests are also invited to join the Mixology Academy under the 27 December Full Moon for cocktails, mocktails and more, before embracing the new year bartending show where Snowballs will be replaced by a refreshing Sea Breeze.

SUN SIYAM PASIKUDAH: 

An unbeatable deal to celebrate Christmas 

Adventure or cultural seekers already exploring the beauty of Sri Lanka can enjoy the holiday season in style at the soon to reopen beach side boutique retreat, Sun Siyam Pasikudah. The Exclusive Festive Offer invites guests to experience the unparalleled beauty of Sri Lanka. For a minimum of four nights during Christmas or New Year's, guests can enjoy a complimentary beach dinner for two adults (excluding 24th & 31st Dec nights), a bottle of wine in the villa during stay, and fantastic discounts – 20% off on food & beverages and 20% off on spa services. Making the most of this festive season and creating cherished memories with Sun Siyam Pasikudah. Book now, as all offers are subject to availability at the time of reservation. The stay period should be from 20th Dec 2023 to 10th Jan 2024. Join Pasikudah for a festive celebration like no other!

About Sun Siyam Resorts:

• Since opening its first resort in the Maldives (Sun Siyam Vilu Reef) in 1998, the Sun Siyam Resorts portfolio has grown to six luxury private-island properties and welcomed its most recent addition – Siyam World – in October 2021.
• The resort collection encompasses a 4-star (Sun Siyam Olhuveli) and four 5-star (Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef and Siyam World) properties in the Maldives, plus a boutique beach retreat on the east coast of Sri Lanka (Sun Siyam Pasikudah). 
• Each resort showcases its idyllic location and character through a bespoke program of island-based and underwater experiences, from rotating international chef residencies to ocean adventures. 
• Owned and managed by the Sun Siyam Group – a privately-owned company established in 1990 – the resorts reflect the legendary warmth of Maldivian hospitality and the Group’s visionary owner and MD, Ahmed Siyam Mohamed