SO: News - December

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Your private island in The Maldives

A DREAM IN EVERY DETAIL.

AN INVITE TO THE FRONT ROW/

Dear Guests, Partners, and Friends,

As SO/ Maldives turns two, we’re turning up the vibe. This year-end season, we invite you to experience the island in its most dazzling form, where sunsets stretch longer, cocktails sparkle brighter, and every detail is curated with flair. Whether you’re here to unwind, celebrate, or simply soak in the SO/ spirit, we’re ready to welcome you with signature style and island energy. Let’s make this festive season one to remember.

See you at the lagoon.

Warm regards, Olivier Moies-Delval General Manager, SO/ Maldives

From sunrise yoga on the jetty to sunset cocktails at Lazuli, our guests are falling in love with the SO/ Maldives experience. Whether it’s the vibrant design, the warm-hearted service, or the unexpected moments of joy, their words say it best:

TWO YEARS OF

ISLAND ICON STATUS

Where style-forward design and crafted experiences come alive in the Indian Ocean.

In just two years, SO/ Maldives has become the ultimate runway of resort living, where bold design, curated experiences, and unapologetic style collide in the heart of the Indian Ocean.

To our fabulous partners and guests: thank you for being part of this haute hospitality movement.

From dazzling collaborations to

unforgettable activations, your creative spark has helped us turn moments into magic and guests into lifelong fans.

As we step into the year-end season, we’re not slowing down. We’re turning up the volume. More flair. More flavor. More fashion. Let’s keep rewriting the rules of resort luxury, together.

THREE AWARDS. ONE ICONIC RESORT. ENDLESS STYLE.

The spotlight is shining bright on SO/ Maldives as we celebrate a sensational hat-trick of international accolades reinforcing our place among the Maldives’ most stylish and forward-thinking luxury destinations.

In a year defined by innovation and excellence, we’re proud to announce:

BEST LUXURY PRIVATE BEACH RESORT MALDIVES

Awarded by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2025, this honor celebrates our bold approach to modern island luxury, where couture meets coastline in a playground of avant-garde design and natural beauty.

INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARD 2025

Recognizing our commitment to ecoconscious hospitality, this award highlights our mindful architecture, locally inspired design, and sustainable dining practices that blend style with purpose.

MALDIVES’ BEST HOTEL RESTAURANT – HADABA

Crowned by the World Culinary Awards 2025, Hadaba continues to redefine oceanfront dining with soulful Middle Eastern flavors, immersive experiences, and elegant artistry.

BEACHFRONT BLISS, REIMAGINED FOR EVERY

KIND OF

ESCAPE

FAMILY BEACH POOL VILLA WITH CAPSULE

Tucked into a lush tropical enclave, this organic-style villa is crafted for connection and comfort. With a private pool and a specially designed kids pod, it’s the ultimate escape for stylish families who love to play, unwind, and explore.

“Avant-garde luxury meets island soul”

From secluded family hideaways to glass-fronted retreats, SO/ Maldives’ Beach Villas offer a fresh take on island living designed for dreamers, explorers, and those who crave a little extra flair.

RED CARPET Festive

Where luxury whispers through palm-lined shores and every celebration is touched by magic.

This holiday, let the island be your stage, from sun-drenched brunches to star kissed soirees, every moment is designed to enchant.

SCAN THE QR CODE TO PLAN THE PARTY!

ARABIC FLAVORS, REIMAGINED

CHEF KAREEM ATEF TAKES OVER HADABA

From November 28th to December 4th, SO/ Maldives welcomes a rising culinary star to its shores. Chef Kareem Atef, the young Egyptian talent celebrated across the Middle East for his passion and creativity, brings his signature flair to Hadaba for an exclusive Arabic Cuisine collaboration.

Known for his innovative fusion techniques and modern approach to traditional flavors, Kareem transforms every dish into a work of art, blending soulful heritage with contemporary finesse.

SIP, SAVOR, CELEBRATE

An Evening with

On December 8th, SO/ Maldives invites you to an unforgettable evening of fine wine and culinary artistry at Lazuli Beach.

Join Master Sommelier Elena Schipani for an exclusive BOTTEGA 5-Course Wine Dinner, where each dish is paired with award-winning selections from one of Italy’s most storied wine houses. With a legacy spanning four centuries and over 450 global awards, BOTTEGA is synonymous with elegance, craftsmanship, and timeless flavor.

“A curated dinner experience, perfectly paired with award winning wines from Italy”

INTRODUCING

THE LIQUID EMBASSY OF MALDIVIBES

WHERE EVERY POUR BECOMES A STAMP IN YOUR FLAVOR-FILLED JOURNEY.

Get ready to toast in style with SO/ Maldives unveils the Cocktail Passport Menu at Lazuli Beach, a curated collection of sunset-inspired sips from The Liquid Embassy of MALDIVIBES.

Each cocktail is a stamp in your

passport of flavor, blending bold mixology with island soul. Whether you’re chasing citrus skies or sipping something smoky as the sun dips below the horizon, this menu is your ticket to a world of taste.

NOVEMBER POUR

EXCLUSIVE CELLAR PICK

This November, elevate your island evenings with our Exclusive Cellar Wine Selection available for a limited time at just $75 per bottle.

A NEW FACE, A FRESH ENERGY

ISLAND ANIMATION JUST GOT BOLDER

We’re turning up the energy at SO/ Maldives with the arrival of our new Island Animator your go-to spark for unforgettable moments, spontaneous fun, and stylish guest engagement.

From sunrise stretches to sunset socials, curated games to impromptu dance-offs, our animator brings a playful pulse to the island. Think fashionforward flair meets island soul where every interaction is designed to surprise, delight, and connect.

Wine TASTING

Join us for an evening of refined indulgence as we uncork rare vintages and explore the artistry behind each pour.

TUESDAY

Lagoon Wine Tasting

SATURDAY

Lazuli Tiki Hut

$30 per pax

Lazuli Beach Club

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Pairing with Cheese and Chocolates

Advance reservations are required.

Rates are are subjected to 17% GST and 10% service charge.

Please contact your designated GEM or our The F&B Hosts to make reservations.

EVERY STAY TELLS A STORY.

COUPLES SIGNATURE PACKAGE

This November, escape the everyday and reconnect with your loved one in a sanctuary of serenity. Our Couples Spa Package is designed to soothe the senses and rekindle romance, set against the tranquil backdrop of our luxurious spa haven.

COUPLE’S AFTER-SUN RESCUE

Pure aloe vera wrap + deep hydration therapy. Perfect for sunkissed skin after long island days.

$350 $262.50 per couple / 60 min

IN PERFECT HARMONY

60-MIN SIGNATURE COUPLE’S MASSAGE

Synchronized strokes, warm oils, and deep relaxation from head to toe. A deeply bonding massage experience designed to reconnect two souls.

$420 $315 per couple / 60 min

$540 $351 per couple / 90 min

Active! The Ultimate Holiday Line-Up

MONDAY

- WELLNESS DAY

5:30 a.m -8:30 a.m 3hr Private Big game fishing 4 Pax at The ZONE advance booking required

7:00 a.m - 7:45 a.m Ashtanga Yoga at Yoga Deck

8:00 a.m - 8:45 a.m WakeFit 45 at Gym

9:30 a.m - 10:00 a.m Learn to snorkel It’s On Us! beginner session (ages 6 and up) at The ZONE

9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m Glass bottom Tour at The ZONE advance booking required

10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m Turtle talk & Snorkeling at The ZONE advance booking required

11:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m Aqua Fitness at Main Pool

11:30 p.m - 1:00 p.m Pool Vibe DJ at Lazuli Beach Club

1:30 p.m - 3:15 p.m Marine Life 101: Fish Identification at Crossroads advance booking required

2:00 p.m Snorkeling With Nurse Shark at The ZONE advance booking required

3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m Latte Art Class atThe Citronelle Club

4:30 p.m - 5:15 p.m Trampoline Fitness: AirBeat 45 at Lazuli Beach Club Beach

4:30 p.m - 6:00 p.m Dolphins cruise at The ZONE advance booking required

5:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m Wellness Unplugged Sunset Experience

• Hatha yoga

• Relaxation lounge area

• Zen music

• Foot massage (Chargeable)

• Healthy drinks (Chargeable)

• Healthy cocktails (Chargeable)

NO KIDS at Yoga Deck & Beach

5:30 p.m Beach Volley at Lagoon Beach

5:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m Sunset DJ at Pavilion Jetty

8:30 p.m - 10:30 p.m Night Vibe DJ at Lazuli Beach Club

TUESDAY

7:00 a.m - 7:45 a.m Hatha Yoga at Yoga Deck

9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m Discover Scuba dive at the ZONE advance booking required

10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m Adventure Snorkeling at The ZONE advance booking required

2:00 p.m Coral Garden Snorkeling at The ZONE advance booking required

4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m Painting Group Class at Lazuli Beach Club Beach

5:00 p.m Sunset Cruise at The ZONE advance booking required

6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m Night Snorkeling For Advance Snorkelers at The ZONE advance booking required

7:00 p.m - 10:30 p.m Indian Ocean Seafood Night at The Citronelle Club

7:30 p.m - 10:30 p.m. Rishvan Imon Duo Live Band at Lazuli Beach Club

WEDNESDAY - GLOW PARTY

5:30 a.m -8:30 a.m 3hr Private Big game fishing 4 Pax at The ZONE advance booking required

7:00 a.m - 7:45 a.m Sun Salutation Yoga at Yoga Deck

8:00 a.m - 8:45 a.m WakeFit 45 at Gym

9:30 a.m - 10:00 a.m Learn to snorkel It’s On Us! beginner session (ages 6 and up) at The ZONE

9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m Glass bottom Tour at The ZONE advance booking required

10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m Turtle talk & Snorkeling at The ZONE advance booking required

11:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m Aqua Fitness at Main Pool

11:30 p.m - 1:00 p.m Pool Vibe DJ at Lazuli Beach Club

2:00 p.m Snorkeling With Nurse Shark at The ZONE

advance booking required

3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m Cooking Demo atThe Citronelle Club

4:30 p.m - 5:15 p.m Trampoline Fitness at Lazuli Beach Club Beach

4:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m Dolphins cruise at The ZONE advance booking required

5:30 p.m Beach Soccer at Lagoon Beach

5:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m Sunset DJ at Pavilion Jetty

5:45 p.m - 6:30 p.m Sound Meditation at Yoga Deck & Beach

MAKE A SPLASH!

Complimentary kayaks, paddle boats, and snorkeling gear are available for your adventure.

The Zone 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m - 10:30 p.m Glow Foam Party – Glowtopia DJ at Lazuli Beach Club Beach

WHALE SHARK TALK & SNORKELING

Swim with the gentle giant while it feeds on planktons and enjoy every moment of this incredible encounter.

5 Hours / Min 4 Persons Per Person / $ 600

THURSDAY - GLAM

7:00 a.m - 7:45 a.m Light Stretching at Yoga Deck

8:00 a.m - 8:45 a.m WakeFit 45 at Gym

9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m Discover Scuba dive at the ZONE advance booking required

10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m Adventure Snorkeling at The ZONE advance booking required

11:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m Aqua Fitness at Main Pool

11:30 p.m - 1:00 p.m Pool Vibe DJ at Lazuli Beach Club

1:30 p.m - 3:15 p.m Marine Life 101: Fish Identification at Crossroads advance booking required

2:00 p.m Coral Garden Snorkeling at The ZONE advance booking required

4:30 p.m - 5:15 p.m Trampoline Fitness: AirBeat 45 at Lazuli Beach Club Beach

5:00 p.m Sunset Cruise at The ZONE advance booking required

5:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m The Glam Hour with DJ at Lazuli Beach Club

6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m Night Snorkeling For Advance Snorkelers at The ZONE advance booking required

8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m Fire Show & Afro Beat at Lazuli Beach Club

8:30 p.m - 10:30 p.m Night Vibe DJ at Lazuli Beach Club

SEABOB

FRIDAY - MALDIVIAN DAY

5:30 a.m -8:30 a.m 3hr Private Big game fishing 4 Pax at The ZONE advance booking required

7:00 a.m - 7:45 a.m Ashtanga Yoga at Yoga Deck

8:00 a.m - 8:45 a.m WakeFit 45 at Gym

9:30 a.m - 10:00 a.m Learn to snorkel It’s On Us! beginner session (ages 6 and up) at The ZONE

9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m Glass bottom Tour at The ZONE advance booking required

10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m Turtle talk & Snorkeling at The ZONE advance booking required

11:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m Aqua Fitness at Main Pool

11:30 p.m - 1:00 p.m Pool Vibe DJ at Lazuli Beach Club

2:00 p.m Snorkeling With Nurse Shark at The ZONE advance booking required

3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m Elements of Cocktails at Lazuli Beach Club

4:30 p.m - 5:15 p.m Trampoline Fitness: AirBeat 45 at Lazuli Beach Club Beach

4:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m Dolphins cruise at The ZONE advance booking required

5:00 p.m Sunset Fishing at The ZONE advance booking required

5:30 p.m Beach Volley at Lagoon Beach

7:00 p.m - 10:30 p.m Maldivian Night Beach Dinner atThe Citronelle Club

8:30 p.m - 10:30 p.m Night Vibe DJ at Lazuli Beach Club

Zip in and out of the water like a dolphin, moving freely on the surface and exploring the underwater world.

SATURDAY - FOAM PARTY

7:00 a.m - 7:45 a.m Hatah Yoga at Yoga Deck

8:00 a.m - 8:45 a.m WakeFit 45 at Gym

9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m Discover Scuba dive at the ZONE advance booking required

10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m Adventure Snorkeling at The ZONE advance booking required

11:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m Aqua Fitness at Main Pool

11:30 p.m - 1:00 p.m Pool Vibe DJ at Lazuli Beach Club

2:00 p.m Coral Garden Snorkeling at The ZONE advance booking required

4:30 p.m - 5:15 p.m Kayak Race / Water Boxing at Lazuli Beach Club Beach

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m Foam Party – “Foam Fabulous” Sunset with DJ at Lazuli Beach Club

6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m Night Snorkeling For Advance Snorkelers at The ZONE advance booking required

8:30 p.m - 10:30 p.m. Movie Under The Stars at Lazuli Beach Club

SUNDAY

5:30 a.m -8:30 a.m 3hr Private Big game fishing 4 Pax at The ZONE advance booking required

7:00 a.m - 7:45 a.m Sun Salutation - Yoga at Yoga Deck

8:00 a.m - 8:45 a.m WakeFit 45 at Gym

9:30 a.m - 10:00 a.m Learn to snorkel It’s On Us! beginner session (ages 6 and up) at The ZONE

9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m Glass bottom Tour at The ZONE advance booking required

10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m Turtle talk & Snorkeling at The ZONE advance booking required

11:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m Aqua Fitness at Main Pool

11:30 p.m - 1:00 p.m Pool Vibe DJ at Lazuli Beach Club

2:00 p.m Snorkeling With Nurse Shark at The ZONE advance booking required

3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m Tie Dye Shirt - EVENT at Lazuli Beach Club Beach

4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m Painting Group Class at Lazuli Beach Club Beach

4:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m Dolphins cruise at The ZONE advance booking required

5:00 p.m Sunset Fishing at The ZONE advance booking required

5:30 p.m Beach Soccer at Lagoon Beach

5:45 p.m - 6:30 p.m Chakra Meditation at Yoga Deck

7:00 p.m - 10:30 p.m Retro Dinner, DJ & Live Afro Beat Show atThe Citronelle Club

8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fire Show & Afro Beat atThe Citronelle Club

SWIM WITH SHARKS

Swim up close with stingrays and nurse sharks. Enjoy snorkeling with schools of colorful fish.

MALDIVES DISCOVERY CENTRE

Maldives has long been the crossroads, where cultures meet, where explorers, traders and pioneers from a myriad of different cultures have weighed anchor and helped to define the extraordinary culture and heritage of the islands. Explore this rich history, marine biodiversity and see how local arts and crafts have shaped the islands’ unique cultural identity at this incredible attraction filled with stunning designs and interactive displays. An unforgettable educational experience that works closely with the local community to promote the way of life and handicrafts of our remarkable island nation, the Maldives Discovery Centre is not to be missed.

KIDS IN ACTION !

KIDS CLUB ACTIVITY CALENDAR

• Activities may change depending on the required minimum number of participating

•

• Sessions may be cancelled due to low participation,

or special events.

to 12 years are welcome to join a variety of engaging activities.

BABYSITTING SERVICE:

• Available from 9:00 am to 12:00 am, chargeable and subject to availability.

• To encourage creativity and independence, we kindly request that parents or guardians refrain from joining the sessions.

• some Activities require advance booking. Please contact your designated GEM or The Nest Hosts to reserve a spot.

• Please note that Activity marked with (*) i is chargeable. All prices are in USD and subject to 17% GST and a 10% service charge.

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THIS & NO PLAN

Beverage Package Terms & Conditions

package must be purchased for the entire stay or a minimum number of consecutive days, and applies to all guests in the same villa, including children. Partial or non-consecutive days are not allowed.

Valid from 10:00 AM on arrival day to 12:00 PM on departure day. Beverages are available daily from 10:00 AM to 12:00 midnight at all operational bars and restaurants.

• Not valid for In-Villa Dining, Destination Dining, or Special Events. Beverages must be consumed at the outlet; takeaways are not permitted.

• The package is non-transferable, for registered guests only, and cannot be shared.

• Beverages outside the package will be charged as per menu rates. Minibar items are excluded.

• One drink per guest at a time, served by the glass only. Bottles are excluded and charged separately.

• Selections are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.

A Resort To Know

SO/ is a coveted collection of hotels, rooted in the world of fashion. Making its stylish debut on the global hotel scene in 2011, SO/ continues to command attention with its avant-garde design and creative approach to the world of luxury.

SO/ MALDIVES

Emboodhoo Lagoon, Kaafu Atoll, Republic of Maldives

+960 664 9100

so.maldives@so-hotels.com so-maldives.com

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