
Tropical Festivities
Make this a season to remember with tropical festivities at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives
Celebrate the holidays in style at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives! It’s a wonderful time of year to throw yourself into tropical island-inspired festivities, whether you are looking to enjoy quality time with family and friends or escape into romantic seclusion in a spectacular setting.
From 20 December 2023 to 7 January 2024, our island resort invites you to indulge in a series of much-loved Christmas and New Year celebrations, complete with specially crafted dining experiences and plentiful activities that immerse you in the extraordinary natural beauty and culture of the Maldives.
Any stay with Alila is an opportunity to experience new cultures and landscapes, discovering familiar destinations through new lenses and fostering profound connections. Make this a festive season to remember with a journey of genuine warmth and wonder…

Season of Warm Celebrations
Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony | 20 December 2023
Start the season gathered round the resort's handmade tropical-themed tree as it lights up the shoreline, serenaded by Christmas carols while savoring delectable delicacies like plum cake and mulled wine.
Christmas Celebration | 24 & 25 December 2023
Experience Christmas under the water with a festive Dive with Santa and Christmas Treasure Hunt, where hidden gifts await to be discovered amidst the tranquil lagoon. On Christmas Eve, relish a sumptuous international buffet and dance the night away to DJ beats. Don’t miss the arrival of Santa during breakfast, and savor Christmas lunch by the beach.
New Year’s Celebration | 31 December 2023
Countdown to a Spectacular New Year Ring in the New Year with a sparkling New Year’s Eve Dinner featuring a buffet spread of international cuisine, live five-piece music performances, dance performances, and an unforgettable countdown under the stars. Guests can also partake in cultural learning experiences, Maldivian culinary nights, cocktail-making classes, and exhilarating adventures like fishing with the chef and night snorkeling.

Season of Giving
The best gifts make someone feel special. In a Kids’ Mocktail Making session, young guests can get creative as they mix ingredients to make sunset mocktails and present these refreshing sips to their parents for a magical family moment.

Familiar Flavors, Authentic Culinary Experiences
Indulge your taste buds in an Omakase Dinner, an Indian Thali Dinner, a Bedouin Night filled with Arabian delicacies, a Taste of Italy and a French Riviera Lunch offering the sun-kissed flavors of the Mediterranean, and much more, accompanied by live music performances to set the mood.