Sun Siyam Olhuveli Unveils Milano, Olive Bar & Crust & Flame on Dream Island

12 December, 2025

Sun Siyam Olhuveli has transformed its Dream Island into the resort’s premier lifestyle hub with the unveiling of three stunning new venues: Milano, Olive Bar, and Crust & Flame. Conceptualized by the award-winning Studio Sixty7, these additions bring a contemporary expression of coastal European style to the Maldives, blending refined design with the effortless joy of island living .

This exciting development positions Dream Island as the new social and culinary epicenter of the "Paradise of Plenty," offering guests even more ways to connect, celebrate, and savor their holiday .

Milano: An Italian Soul with a Front-Row Kitchen

Milano celebrates the warmth and generosity of authentic Italian dining, presented through a relaxed yet refined coastal aesthetic. The experience is intimate and engaging, anchored by an open kitchen that serves as the heart of the restaurant. Here, guests can watch chefs craft handmade pasta, simmer traditional sauces, and prepare exquisite wood-fired dishes .

The award-winning design by Studio Sixty7 features an olive-green palette, arched features, and textured off-white plaster. Linen drapery, sculpted timber furnishings, and deep green crittall-style glazing add layers of quiet elegance. As woven pendant lights warm the room in the evening, the space becomes an ideal setting for everything from a leisurely lunch to a romantic dinner, perfectly balancing Italian flair with Maldivian tranquillity .

Olive Bar: The New Pulse of Island Entertainment

At the centre of Dream Island’s social energy lies Olive Bar, a venue designed as a refreshed take on family-friendly entertainment. By day, it’s a relaxed lounge perfect for poolside refreshments; as the sun sets, it transforms into a vibrant social hub .

The bar hosts nightly performances, ranging from acoustic musicians and cultural acts to lively DJ sets, ensuring there’s always a positive rhythm to the evening . The design embraces coastal openness with timber shutters, adaptable lounge seating, and abundant greenery, creating a welcoming atmosphere for conversation and shared experiences under gentle ambient lighting .

Crust & Flame: Casual Beachside Comfort

For a laid-back, toes-in-the-sand dining experience, Crust & Flame offers the perfect escape. This beachside venue is centred around artisanal brick-oven pizzas and contemporary light dishes, with its striking emerald-and-sage terrazzo pizza oven acting as the visual anchor .

The design maintains a distinctly Maldivian beach ambience while evoking the feel of a coastal trattoria. With muted olive and white tiles, moss-toned upholstery, and dark timber seating, the focus is on simple, well-crafted comfort food enjoyed with an ocean breeze drifting through the open space .

A Cohesive Vision for Connection

The creative direction behind all three venues was to craft spaces that feel like a "gentle exhale" — warm, textured, and soulful . Lee McNichol and Jose Rivero of Studio Sixty7 aimed to build environments where guests naturally settle into the experience, fostering a true sense of community .

This vision is shared by the resort. Hassan Adil, General Manager of Sun Siyam Olhuveli, notes that Dream Island was designed to be a place where guests immediately feel the relaxed, social rhythm of island life. Each venue offers something distinct, yet together they create a cohesive atmosphere that encourages connection and enjoyment .

Planning Your Visit to Dream Island

With these additions, Sun Siyam Olhuveli now boasts more than twenty restaurants and bars across its islands, offering an incredibly diverse dining landscape shaped by global influences and the joy of island living .

For specific details, here’s what you need to know about the new venues:

Dream Island is also home to other acclaimed venues like the beachfront Maghrib Grill and the adults-only Dream Bar, and features luxurious accommodations such as the newly built Grand Beach Suites with Private Pools.

👉 Ready to experience the new heart of Sun Siyam Olhuveli? These venues are more than just places to eat and drink—they are the setting for your next unforgettable Maldivian memory. Explore resort packages and special offers to start planning your journey to Dream Island.

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