Dusit Hotels & Resorts will run Ocean Carnival at Dusit Thani Maldives and Reef & Rhythm at dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives for the 2026–27 festive season, with distinct dining, entertainment and cultural experiences rooted in each island’s character.
Dusit Thani Maldives (Mudhdhoo Island, Baa Atoll) stages Ocean Carnival: family-focused dining, wellness, live entertainment and a New Year’s Eve beach gala with fireworks.
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives (near Velana International Airport) presents Reef & Rhythm: lifestyle-led pool and beach parties, music-driven entertainment, cultural activities and an after-party on New Year’s Eve.
Both programmes emphasise ocean inspiration and combine Maldivian and Thai hospitality through themed food, performances and island experiences.
# Two ocean-inspired festive programmes
Dusit Hotels & Resorts will run two separate festive season programmes in the Maldives that draw on the ocean for inspiration. Each programme matches the resort's personality: Dusit Thani Maldives focuses on a nature-centred, family-friendly set of events, while dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives leans into a lively, music-and-food-led island atmosphere.
Located on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Dusit Thani Maldives frames its festive calendar around its house reef and the island's natural tranquillity. The programme begins with a Christmas tree lighting at Sand Bar on 21 December and runs through New Year's, with highlights including:
Programming mixes family activities, wellness experiences and live entertainment so guests can choose a relaxed or festive pace.
The resort highlights local culture alongside its party-oriented programme to give guests both entertainment and a sense of place.
Both resorts draw on the ocean as the thematic link, but they present different guest experiences. Dusit Thani focuses on natural settings, family-oriented activities and a refined gala dinner on New Year's Eve. dusitD2 emphasises high-energy music, pool and beach parties, and food-centric events that suit a lively, social crowd. Each programme includes elements of Thai hospitality, Maldivian culture and opportunities to celebrate the season in ways that match guests' preferences.
Both resorts run their festive seasons through late December into early January, with specific event dates detailed within each resort's programme.
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