Events in Maldives

Even though it is a natural stage in life, many women find it daunting to navigate changes in their hormones during perimenopause and menopause, and all that comes with it – hot flushes, mood swings, lack of sleep and more. But help is at hand! Amilla Maldives is the first resort in the Maldives (and one of just a handful of resorts around the world) to have created a women’s perimenopause and menopause retreat from June 23rd to July 7th, 2022

Amilla is set to become the first resort in the Maldives to host a complete 200-hour training retreat for aspiring yoga teachers seeking professional credentials. Running from June 1st to 21st, it will be hosted by Aniket Bhosale, winner of a multitude of awards in Hapkido tournaments. 

Michelin-star trained chef Jonny Marsh to share wellness cuisine secrets. Private chef to many of the Premier League’s top players is set to share his talents with guests at Amilla. Jonny will cook two gala dinners featuring Amilla’s ethical meats and ingredients grown in the island’s fruit and vegetable gardens. He will also hold two masterclasses for guests and one pop-up breakfast featuring a signature wellness dish from 15th till 29th May.

24th October till 01st November, 2022 - Pandora is one of UK Radio’s most recognized radio presenters and DJ. She will be refreshing us with her presence as a DJ during Diwali and host at Sustainability Day. Being a big advocate for animal rights, she will also be hosting the first Cat Charity Event in Amilla.

Ellie Carpenter to host Amilla's football camp from the 5th till the 8th of July, 2022. An Australian footballer who plays as a defender for French club Olympique Lyonnais and the Australia national team. She will be coaching youngsters from around the world that come together to brush up on their footy skills, learn some new ones, and have a lot of fun at the same time.

Switch off and embrace the tranquility of our blissful tropical island, while immersing yourself in the wisdom and practices of the traditional Yogic lifestyle. Sifu Aniket, the grandmaster in multiple Yoga practices, meditations, and Martial Arts disciplines, is standing by to guide you. From July 11th till 17th, 2022.

The Maldives Cultural Week will begin on July 20th, and continue through to July 26th, Maldives Independence Day. The week will be packed with cultural workshops, games, music, and culinary treats and see below creative minds represent the Maldivian culture.

During October and November we are hosting a Festival of Life. The programme of celebrations encompasses a diverse range of international cultural festivals including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Diwali and more.

This workshop by William Costa aims to assess the situation of the breeding White-tailed Tropicbirds on Amilla, train the marine biologist on the close order management of Marine birds (Rehab, chick rearing, clutch manipulations and the use of decoys) and form an action plan to secure the future of this population.

Romantic private wedding dinners. Destination dining by the beach. Champagne sunset ‘dhoni’ cruises. Luxury wedding packages. Let us design unforgettable island experiences for your wedding, honeymoon or renewal of vows.

Amilla is delighted to welcome Dr Claire Petros from the Olive Ridley Project to educate guests and train staff about the work that is done at the Olive Ridley Project, with a focus on the rescue rehab side of the charity. She will be at Amilla from the 23rd till the 26th of May, 2022

Ivan is a multi-talented performer, hailing from Mexico and based in Turkey. He has performed his own show in collaboration with other artists at the top resorts in the Caribbean and the Pacific region. His performances consist of fire dancing, LED shows and stilts walking. Besides that, he gives acrobatics, fire(less) dancing and juggling classes. Ivan is at Amilla from 5th January till 2nd July 2022.

Inna holds a Bachelor's degree in Circus and Variety Arts from Kyiv Municipal Academy. She has performed in Germany, the Bahamas, Turkey, Vietnam, Qatar, the UAE and Israel. Her performances consist of hoop juggling and hand balancing shows. Besides that, she gives hula hoop, hand balancing, gymnastics and juggling classes. Inna is at Amilla from 5th January till 2nd July 2022.

Alesia graduated from the Kiev Circus Academy. She has experience as air gymnastics coach and participated in the 20 International Des Artistes De Cirque Saint-Paul-Les-Dax Festival. Her performances consist of aerial hoop, aerial silks and ribbon dancing shows. Besides that, she gives aerial hoop and aerial silks classes. Alesia is at Amilla from 11th February till 8th August 2022.

Pallavi holds a Bharatanatyam Diploma in Classical Dance Forms from Bharati Vidyapeeth School of Performing Arts in India. Her performances incorporate various local Indian dance styles and consist of Bollywood dancing, Sufi whirling and traditional Indian dancing shows. Besides that, she gives Bollywood and underwater dancing classes. Pallavi is at Amilla from 1st January till 1st June 2022.

DJ Tappu has performed at various music festivals in Thailand and Sri Lanka, and as a resident DJ for Maldivian resorts. With over 16 years of experience, he plays a wide range of musical genres, specializing in hip hop, R&B, and house. He performs as a DJ during guest cocktails and can be found playing his more upbeat songs in the evening in Baa Bar. Tappu is at Amilla till 30th October 2022.

Ibrahim Solih will be showcasing his craftwork and conducting lacquer workshops for the artistically inclined guests. The master artisan of lacquer and his talented wife demonstrate the sheer expertise, skills, and knowledge one requires to produce the Maldivian wooden lacquer work. He gives traditional Maldivian lacquer art and wood carving classes. Solih is at Amilla from 01st of June 2022.

Bodu Beru, is the big drums of the Maldives, a part of its culture and is the heart of traditional Maldivian music. Our Bodu Beru drummers show a magical amalgamation of drums, vocals, and dance. They perform during the weekly guest cocktails and the Maldivian Night. Besides that, they can brighten any celebration with their private performances. The Bodu Beru group is at Amilla till 31st December 2022.