Discover Festive Flavours Veligandu Is Bringing This Holiday Season
A Season to Savour
At Veligandu, the 2026/2027 festive season is not simply something to celebrate. It is something to savour.
As Christmas and New Year approach, our charming island becomes a gathering place for flavours, traditions and culinary discoveries. Across the festive season, our chefs and culinary team invite you to experience everything from time-honoured Christmas traditions to beautifully crafted tasting experiences, fresh Indian Ocean seafood and international flavours.
CHRISTMAS TRADITION BEGINS EARLY
“Some festive traditions take time.”
Our Christmas Pudding Mixing marks the beginning of the festive culinary journey at Veligandu Maldives. This year’s pudding mixture was mixed last year and the next years mix will be carefully prepared and left to mature before becoming part of our Christmas celebrations in 2027. It is a small reminder that some of the best things and best of flavours in life are worth waiting for.
FESTIVE FEASTS ON THE BEACH
When Christmas and New Year arrive, the island comes alive around the table. Our holiday season Gala Dinners promises a feast to remember, bringing together festive flavors, beautiful surroundings and the anticipation of a new year in paradise.
For something closer to the ocean, Seafood Under the Stars brings the freshest flavors of the Indian Ocean together with an ocean breeze and a starlit setting. Fresh catch, island surroundings and an evening designed to linger over.
Throughout the festive season, Dhonveli Buffet Restaurant will also take guests on a weekly culinary journey through a rotation of themed buffet dinners, offering something different to discover from week to week.
A WORLD OF FLAVOURS, ONE ISLAND
Festive dining at Veligandu goes beyond traditional celebrations.
The Japanese Omakase Dinner presents an elegant multi-course journey using the freshest seasonal ingredients, with each dish thoughtfully prepared to showcase balance, precision and culinary craftsmanship.
The Spanish Culinary Journey brings the rich gastronomic heritage of Spain to the Maldives, from traditional tapas to the heart of the experience: paella, the much-loved rice-based dish that brings people together around the table.
For a taste of something more unexpected, our Nikkei Dinner explores the meeting point between Japanese culinary techniques and Peruvian ingredients, creating a distinctive fusion of two culinary cultures.
WINE, RUM AND CHOCOLATE
For those who enjoy discovering the story behind every flavor, the festive season offers plenty to explore.
The Sommelier’s Wine Journey invites guests to deepen their appreciation of wine through a guided tasting with our sommelier, while The Sommelier’s Table takes the experience further, pairing each course with a hand-selected wine chosen to complement the flavors of the dish.
For something a little more indulgent, The Art of Rum and Chocolate Pairing brings together fine rums and smooth chocolates in a sensory experience designed to reveal the unexpected harmony between the two.
CULINARY EXPERIENCES WITH A LIGHTER FOOTPRINT
The festive culinary journey also invites guests to get involved.
Join our Thai Cooking Class with Chef Ohm and learn new techniques, flavors and recipes while gaining an insight into the traditions behind Thai cuisine. It is an opportunity to take a little piece of your Veligandu experience home with you.
A HOLIDAY SEASON TO SAVOR
From a Christmas pudding beginning its journey long before Christmas, to an elegant Omakase, a Spanish paella shared around the table, fresh seafood beneath the stars or a perfectly paired glass of wine, the festive season at Veligandu Maldives is a celebration of flavor in all its forms.
“Celebrate Christmas and New Year with exceptional culinary experiences and unforgettable festive moments.”
“Come for the island. Stay for the memories. And savor the journey.”
Discover Festive Dining at Veligandu Maldives.
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