This year, W Maldives invites guests to Make Waves, New Traditions with a festive season designed to break the rules and reimagine holiday celebrations. From December 23 to January 1, the resort transforms into a tropical stage for connection, creativity, and indulgence, where every moment is a reason to celebrate and every guest has officially Made The List.

Ads By Oaga Art Resort Maldives

The program kicks off with Twinkle & Toast, a lighting ceremony that signals the start of a week-long calendar of bold, barefoot moments. Think flame-grilled feasts on FIRE Beach for Christmas Eve, holiday movie nights under the stars, festive afternoon teas overlooking the reef, seafood markets bursting with fresh coastal flavors, and a Maldivian beach BBQ alive with rhythm and local flair. On New Year’s Eve, the entire island becomes the ultimate playground, with cocktails culinary journeys, electrifying performances, and fireworks over the Indian Ocean to ring in 2025 in true W style.

This season also introduces The Restore Series with internationally renowned wellness coach Arron Collins-Thomas, founder of TONIQ. Blending Qigong, breathwork, and cold-water therapy with dynamic workouts and restorative rituals, the seven-day program recharges body and mind while complementing the festive buzz. From sunrise sessions to sunset meditations and ice-bath reset, guests are invited to embrace wellness as part of the celebration, leaving them refreshed and aligned for the year ahead.

Culinary highlights further spotlight togetherness and authenticity. From the ocean-to-table artistry at FISH to Chef Bakaa’s festive degustation menu and vibrant seafood markets at KITCHEN, each dining experience combines local ingredients with bold creativity. Guests are encouraged to gather, share stories, and discover the Maldivian spirit through flavors that feel both familiar and daringly new.

“This is the season to connect, recharge, and celebrate without boundaries,” says Amila Handunwala, General Manger of W Maldives. “At W Maldives, we embrace the unexpected. Make Waves, New Tradtitions is our invitation for guests to come together, savor the island’s soul, and create memories that sparkle long after the fireworks fade.”

Ads By The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives

With star-filled skies, daring dining, wellness rituals, and beats that carry into the night, W Maldives is where festive traditions are rewritten, and where everyone Made The List.