InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort marked the arrival of 2026 with a remarkable festive season drawing inspiration from the enigmas of the ocean, reaching its peak with a stunning New Year’s Eve event themed “Atlantis: The Lost Kingdom.” Against the vibrant turquoise expanse of the Indian Ocean, the property evolved into an enchanting realm of legend, creative expression, and deeply engaging island pursuits.
During the holiday timeframe, visitors participated in a carefully designed lineup of activities that merged sophisticated festivity with genuine interpersonal bonds. The schedule encompassed the traditional Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, heartwarming family interactions, interactive artisan workshops, rejuvenating wellness offerings, and explorations centered on the sea, collectively forming an occasion centered on unity, exploration, and considered opulence.
The centerpiece of the celebrations occurred on New Year’s Eve, as attendees convened for a refined cocktail hour preceding an impressive gala dinner under the open sky. Drawing from the legendary grandeur of Atlantis, the night incorporated mesmerizing live shows, expressive dance sequences, and enveloping performances that vividly animated the submerged myth. With midnight nearing, the beachfront served as the venue for an awe-inspiring drone display beneath the stars, lighting up the heavens and heralding the New Year with brilliant flair.
Elements of well-being and artistic engagement integrated fluidly into the agenda, as guest experts led tailored movement classes, stargazing experiences by night, and creations rooted in oceanic themes, encouraging participants to pause, restore connections, and form enduring recollections.
In line with InterContinental Maldives’ dedication to True Hospitality for Good, the holiday events balanced lavish enjoyment with purposeful reflection, uniting people in an environment where festivity, the natural world, and narrative blend seamlessly.
As the concluding phases of the season transitioned into luminous island dawns, Maamunagau emerged as a destination defined by significant encounters, collective happiness, and enduring remembrances that shaped the beginning of the year.
