The Year of the Dragon celebration at Patina Maldives resort

Things to Do in the Maldives


Book Your Maldives Vacation and save up to 50% at Crown & Champa Resorts
Book Your Maldives Vacation and save up to 50% at Crown & Champa Resorts
Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest news:
Follow Maldives Magazine social media
Follow Maldives Magazine social media
a festive Lunar New Year celebration 2024 in maldives

29 January, 2024

Your right choice in the Fari Islands destination, Patina Maldives resort is set to captivate discerning guests with a festive Lunar New Year celebration from February 9 to 16, 2024. The resort extends a warm welcome, unveiling a seamless fusion of familial bonds, joyous celebrations, and enriching wellness experiences for all its guests.

Explore the curated festivities at Patina Maldives, seamlessly blending contemporary luxury with traditional charm, promising an unparalleled Lunar New Year experience.

Ignite the Spirit of Celebration

The festivities kick off with the mesmerising Lion Dance Troupe, offering
a captivating performance that heralds the auspicious arrival of the Lunar New Year. Guests will partake in the spectacle, igniting a celebratory spirit that resonates throughout the island.

Crafted Family Fun & More

For families and children, the resort offers a specially curated program of activities. From crafting seasonal lanterns to enjoying family movie nights, the program includes a variety of engaging options such as Chinese Lantern Making, Traditional Dumplings Making, Chinese Zodiac Bingo, ensuring cherished moments for all.

Culinary Delights and Unforgettable Experiences

Indulge your senses in a chef-curated summer hotpot experience, blending the finest Eastern flavors in savory and spicy broths. The Lunar New Year’s Eve Celebration at Portico, on February 9, 2024, promises a delectable Asian Fusion dinner, live music, and an exciting lucky draw. Participate in the Traditional Prosperity Toss, a Cantonese-style raw fish salad ritual symbolizing good luck and prosperity. Raise a glass to prosperity with the beverage offerings at Veli Bar, Wok Society, and Portico, featuring a selection of craft beers to toast to the new year ahead.

Mindful Rest and Eastern Wellness

Escape the hustle and bustle with a session in the Sensory Deprivation Tank, providing you with a disconnection from all external influences. Enclosed in serene silence, the Sensory Deprivation Tank allows

for improved sleep, reduced stress, and enhanced spiritual clarity. Alternatively, book yourself a session with one of the world’s most discerning Eastern wellness-seekers, David Melladew, offering private, one-on-one wellness consultations and personalized treatments. Immerse yourself in Qigong Classes, embracing the ancient art of moving meditation, fostering mental calmness, improved balance, and enhanced body coordination.

Artsy Side at its Finest at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands

About resort: Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is the inaugural flagship property from sophisticated new lifestyle brand Patina Hotels & Resorts, the latest hospitality concept by Capella Hotel Group. Designed by renowned Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan, Patina Maldives offers 90 contemporary one- to three-bedroom Beach and Water Pool Villas, alongside 20 Fari Studios, all of which embody a harmony of sanctuary and stimulation. Set in the Fari Islands archipelago in North Malé Atoll, guests can immerse themselves in a new expression of island life through thoughtful tailor-made wellness journeys, interactive music programmes, captivating culinary experiences, and bask in the light-filled James Turrell Skyspace Amarta — all while embracing the vibrant social scene that emanates from the destination’s communal heart: the Fari Marina Village and Fari Beach Club.

Check Availability and Rates

Related stories

kuramathi deals and offers this week

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands

 Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
Booking.com

Best Experience for:   Coples, Families, Groups, Foodies, activities, spa

Expensive and super stylish, Patina Maldives is a luxury resort in Male within the Fari Islands with a collection of stunning overwater villas in Maldives with best sunset views. Just a 50-minute journey by speedboat from the Velana airport, the luxurious resort of unique and radiant character offers 90 contemporary one- to three-bedroom Beach and Water Pool Villas, alongside 20 Fari Studios, all of which embody a harmony of sanctuary and stimulation. Set in the Fari Islands archipelago in North Malé Atoll, guests can immerse themselves in a new expression of island life through thoughtful tailormade wellness journeys, interactive music programmes, captivating culinary experiences, and bask in the light-filled James Turrell Skyspace pavilion — all while embracing the vibrant social scene that emanates from the destination’s communal heart: the Fari Marina Village and Fari Beach Club.

Read More
2025 Maldives Resort Trends

2025 Maldives Resort Trends: What’s New for Multi-Generational Travel?

New Openings & Multi-Generational Family Travel Guide

Read More
Maldives Resort Offers & Packages

Best Maldives Resort Offers & Packages

Find out more about the most unparalleled Maldives hotel deals and special rates, when Book Direct your next beach holiday

Read More
Best Resorts for Vegetarians

Maldives Hotel Reviews

Some of the best hotels and resorts in the Maldives are already included in this list, and the good part of them offers the best prices. We will constantly add new hotels

Read More
10 Exclusive Resorts in Maldives

Maldives First Time Visitor Guide: Essential Tips & Insight

Welcome to our comprehensive guide for first-time visitors to the Maldives!

Read More
Openings in the Maldives 2025/26

The Most Anticipated Openings in the Maldives 2025/26

Dive in to explore what makes these luxury Maldives openings 2025/26 so special

Read More
Maldives Liveaboard 2025

Maldives Liveaboards Guide: Itineraries, Tips & Best Boats

Plan your Maldives liveaboard trip with our expert guide! Compare itineraries, costs, and boats.

Read More
luxury privaye villa

Maldives Luxury Guide

Here's the best of Maldives for luxury travellers. We've compiled the finest recommendations of places to stay, ranging from the most celebrated five-star resorts to luxurious private islands Read More

honeymoon

Maldives Romantic Guide

The ultimate ‘flop and drop' and honeymoon destination, the Maldives is the playground for the most amazing and finest utilization of each second of this extremely valuable and hopeful time with each other in tota Read More

maldives on the cheap

Maldives Budget Guide

Budget travellers choose Maldives as their destination of choice thanks to the variety of affordable stays  Read More

family holiday

Maldives Family Guide

Maldives - a name that became synonymous with honeymooners' paradise in the tourism world, has slowly Read More

scuba diving in the maldives ultimate guide

Maldives Diving Guide

The life of these paradise islands below the Indian Ocean's level is the main draw attracting thousands of divers Read More