NIYAMA CELEBRATES MAGICAL MOMENTS & FESTIVE JOY - MALDIVES End-of-year festivities at Niyama Private Islands
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NIYAMA CELEBRATES… MAGICAL MOMENTS & FESTIVE JOY End-of-year festivities at Niyama Private Islands MALDIVES
INDEX 03 Message from the GM 04 Pre-Christmas Fun… 05 Christmas Eve 06 Christmas Day 07 The Days After 08 Countdown! 09 Our Stars Tonight... 10 January 2022 11 «Meet the Chef» 12 Get «Active» 13 “Our Little VIPs” 14 Drift by Niyama 17 Water Activities 19 New at Niyama
IMAGINE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
IN PARADISE...
Cocktails on the beach as a stunning Maldivian sunset signals the end
of another wondrous day, feasting on fine cuisine prepared for you by
our Chefs, dining beneath the waves, out to sea or in the jungle canopy,
traditional Christmas fare for all the family, a New Year’s Eve Gala
Dinner, with a galaxy of stars flown in for your entertainment, stunning
fireworks as the Countdown commences, and dancing on the beach until
the sun rises …
Come alive on, under, or above the ocean waves with activities to thrill and
excite, or relax and rejuvenate in the magical hands of our renowed visiting
wellness practitioners at Drift Spa and Active.
Know that your children are fully entertained at the Kids Club
throughout the festive period, with activities and adventures designed
just for them - topped off, of course, by a visit from Santa!
Niyama - Nature’s Playground - offers all this and more, on Chill and
Play,our two exclusive islands of fun, sparkle and festive celebrations.
Join us this year, in Paradise.
Hafidh Al Busaidy
General Manager
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PRE-CHRISTMAS FUN…
CHRISTMAS MARKET AT TRIBAL BEACH
Monday 20th December | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Delight in the festive holiday atmosphere of our
Christmas Market at Tribal Beach. Enjoy mulled
wine and eggnog while listening to the sounds of
carol singers. Join in fun games, make your own
festive bag, and feel the spirit of Christmas with
our gifts and treats for the whole family.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
AND GUEST COCKTAIL AT DUNE
Wednesday 22nd December | 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Gather together at Dune Beach for an intimate
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy the
smooth sounds of our resident DJ and Christmas
Carolers as we turn on the festive lights together to
announce the arrival of Christmas.
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CHRISTMAS EVE
CHRISTMAS EVE GALA DINNER
AT EPICURE
Friday 24th December | 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Celebrate the festive season with our Christmas
Eve Gala Dinner at EPICURE. Dine on a feast of
traditional Christmas fare and enjoy entertainment
from our live band. Expect an evening of
outstanding food and lively entertainment on
Christmas Eve.
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CHRISTMAS DAY -
“IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME
OF THE YEAR!"
SIX METERS BELOW CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST
Saturday 25th December | 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Delight in a selection of classic breakfast favorites at Subsix, our enchanting
underwater restaurant. Celebrate Christmas Day in paradise and dine on
breakfast in pure tropical style under the sea!
Event on pre-booking; on a chargeable basis
CHRISTMAS BBQ LUNCH & POOL PARTY AT DUNE
Saturday 25th December | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Step into the fun of Christmas, with our BBQ lunch at Dune Beach and Pool Party!
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Saturday 25th December | 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Celebrate Christmas in style at Epicure, on the island of chill. Indulge in the chic
atmosphere and feast on an enticing selection of sensational seasonal dishes
prepared and served by our team of masterful chefs.
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THE DAYS AFTER…
WINE & CHEESE SIX METERS
ABOVE THE OCEAN
Monday 27th December |
5:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Embark on the taste sensation
of a delectable wine & cheese
pairing. Choose from a selection
of the best international cheeses
complemented by fine bottles of
wine from our personal cellar.
Event on pre-booking;
on a chargeable basis
CHEF’S TABLE AT BLU
Tuesday 28th December | 7:00 p.m.
Another chance to indulge
yourself with a Gourmet Dinner
prepared by our Chefs, paired with
fine wines.
Dinner on pre-booking;
on a chargeable basis
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COUNTDOWN!
NEW YEAR’S EVE COCKTAILS AT TRIBAL BEACH
Friday 31st December | 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Kickstart the countdown to 2022 with sunset New Year’s Eve Cocktails at Tribal
Beach. Sample delicious cocktails or indulge in favorite wines and spirits expertly
prepared and creatively blended by our professional mixologists.
NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA DINNER
Friday 31st December | 7:00 p.m. – late
Ring in 2022 with our New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner in the carribean setting
of Epicure. Feast on an array of delectable food and drinks while enjoying
entertainment from a line-up of international stars. As the clock strikes
midnight, fireworks will burst over the ocean and across the sky followed by
dancing on the beach until sunrise.
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OUR STARS
TONIGHT…
Indulge in the festive atmosphere
of our Island Carnival theme
which blends the cultures of the
Caribbean, South America, Europe
and America into one massive,
extravagant beach party.
Get ready to dance all night and
groove to the smooth sounds of
international entertainers, including:
• Caribbean Explosion Band
• Steel Pan in Motion
• DJ Fajja
With special participation of Niyama
Bodu-beru Group
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JANUARY 2022
NYD BRUNCH FEAST AT EPICURE
Saturday 1st January | 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Indulge in a delectable New Year’s Day Brunch
perfect for replenishing from the night before.
Choose from a delicious variety of dishes at
Epicure, perfect for refreshing you and sustaining
you throughout the day.
CHAMPAGNE DINNER AT EDGE
Saturday 2nd January | 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Indulge in a 5-course set dinner in the middle of
the Ocean six meters above the ocean waves, and
cooked to perfection by our talented chefs paired
with Champagne.
Dinner on pre-booking; on a chargeable basis
EASTERN ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS
AT BLU
Wednesday 6th January | 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Celebrate Easter Orthodox Christmas at BLU
with your family. Dine on a traditional Feast of
festive food while enjoying the beauty and tropical
atmosphere of the Maldives.
10“MEET THE CHEF”
FESTIVE COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF ANDY POINEN
Wednesday 22nd December | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Put your culinary skills to the test and take part in a festive 3 course cooking
class at Blu. Learn to make a variety of delicious dishes perfect for the holiday
season in this hands-on class led by Chef Andy Poinen with over 10 years of
premium culinary experience.
11GET “ACTIVE” - MEET THE TENNIS COACH
ADRIANA GERGELYOVA SHAUN STAFFORD
Fancy a game of tennis? Our professional tennis In-Residence: 13th December – 15th January 2022
coach, Adriana, serves up private tennis lessons
which will help your family get your tennis game Shaun is a 2-time WBFF World Fitness Champion
to the next level. A graduate of the Rafa Nadal and renowned fitness trainer with over 20 years’
Academy in Mallorca, Adriana has years of experience working with celebrities, private clients
expertise. and professional athletes. He delivers effective and
enjoyable sessions for people of all levels and is
Complimentary rackets and balls are available. available for private and small group sessions.
If you would like to book an on-court session with
Adriana, please ask your Thakuru to arrange.
BALANCE THE FESTIVE SEASON’S OVER-INDULGENCE,
WITH SOME FUN “ACTIVE” LIVELINESS…
POOL PARTY AND POOL GAMES AT BLU FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Thursday 23rd December | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 29th December | 8:30 p.m.
Join us for a fun family time during this festive Spend time together with your loved ones at
season with some aquatic fun. Kids (above the age Family Movie Night. Our outdoor Cinema Wall
of 5) and parents are welcome to join in! provides great family entertainment, complete with
complimentary popcorn.
FESTIVE FITNESS CHALLENGE Bookings in advance are required.
Sunday 26th December | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FAMILY REINDEER BEACH GAMES
Shake off that post-Christmas lethargy, limber
up to our outdoor studio at Pump, and let us Monday 3rd January | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00pm
put you through your paces, with friendly, yet
Join in our Family Reindeer Beach Games where
focused guidance!
you’ll meet other families ready for a fun-loving
hour of music and games.
12“OUR LITTLE VIPS”
ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
AT EXPLORER KIDS CLUB
Let the little ones enjoy all the festive season has
to offer at our Kids Club. We’ll make sure that Saturday 24th December | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
our littlest VIPs are immersed in fun, interactive
activities and games designed just for them. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree at Explorers Kids Club sets Christmas Eve
in motion. The kids will have a chance to make their own handmade Christmas
ornament, and decorate the Christmas Tree afterwards.
FESTIVE BAKING CLASS
Tuesday 21st December | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. SANTA’S VISIT AT EPICURE BEACH
Bring the little ones to a festive baking class where Saturday 25th December | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
they’ll learn to make Christmas biscuits under the
guidance of our experts. It wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit from Santa, and we happen to know he
will be on Dune Beach at 11:00 a.m.
CHRISTMAS PUNCH MASTER CLASS AT
EXPLORER KIDS CLUB GRINCH CHRISTMAS PARTY AT EXPLORER KIDS CLUB
Friday 24th December | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 25th December | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Punch Master Class at Explorer Kids Discover an exciting Grinch Christmas Party at Explorer Kids Club on Christmas
Club gives kids firsthand experience in learning to afternoon. There will be a range of fun games for the kids to play, plus a variety
make this traditional festive drink. Kids will learn the of yummy snacks to feed their hungry tummies!
ingredients of Christmas Punch, how to make it,
and enjoy a glass of their own creation during this
interactive Master Class. NEW YEAR NEON PARTY AT EXPLORER KIDS CLUB
Saturday 1st January | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join our New Year Neon Party at Explorer Kids Club. The little ones can enjoy an
engaging lineup of games and yummy snacks, while the indoor party with feature
glow lights for a super fun effect.
13A HAVEN OF PEACE
AND TRANQUILITY
Our calm sanctuary at sea, Drift Spa offers a
blissful variety of wonderful treatments and
therapies to relax, revitalize and rejuvenate.
Drift Spa is a place to immerse your body
and mind to the luxurious experience of
soothing enchanting oils.
This Festive Season, we’re delighted to
offer up the skills and talents of renowned
practitioners who are experts in their fields.
Discover alternative healing and holistic
beauty treatments at Drift Spa.
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VITAMIN THERAPY
DEBORAH ALESSI
This festive season, in collaboration with Deborah
Alessi, Drift Spa will offer a comprehensive menu
of Energizing Vitamin Therapies. The benefits of
these therapies support optimal health and wellness
for guests, ensuring they get the most out of their
Maldivian holiday.
THE SALON BY PEDRO SANCHEZ
IN THE HEART OF MALDIVES
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Whether it’s a quick blow-dry before dinner,
a colour touch-up, a fine-grooming or an entirely
new style, our hair stylist Petra Sommerhalder,
an award-winning hair stylist and make-up wedding
artist, who will be in residency until May 2022
brings her expertise to The exclusive Pedro Salon.
15RASHDY AHMAD
In-Residence: 6th December - 15th January 2022
Rashdy is deliberate and powerful, with
profound movements and above all, a fount
of home-spun wisdom. Having been on
the World Luxury Spa Finder Therapists
Hall of Fame, he is one of the world’s elite
master healers. Today Rashdy is known as
“the healing hand” renowned for his unique
energy-healing techniques.
DR. KANNAN NETTATH (AYURVEDIC
DUI AKA JABB (TATTOO DOCTOR, ‘MINDSTYLE’ WELLNESS
ARTIST) COACH)
In-Residence: 15th Dec 2021 - 15th With wellness in both the mindset and
Feb 2022 lifestyle, the defining word is ‘mindstyle’. Dr.
Kannan, our resident Ayurvedic Doctor and
Dui AKA Jabb is a well-known tattoo Director of Spa, will work with you to create
artist from Thailand specializing in practices that spark curiosity, educate and
abstract art. His strengths lie in inspire you to develop your chosen lifestyle
minimalistic tattoos, realistic tattoos and achieve further elevated versions of
and tattoo touch-ups. wellness experiences. Explore the science
Book a session with Jabb for a new behind Ayurveda, realise wellness, connect
tattoo or to have an existing tattoo mind, body and work, integrate food, herbs
expanded upon or touched up. and lifestyle.
16WATER ACTIVITIES
Explore the depths with our snorkeling, diving and bio-adventure activities…fly
high above turquoise waters by flyboard, surf perfect waves, cruise the waters on
jet ski or sea bob for adrenaline-filled adventures… embark on an exciting fishing
trip, a dolphin and turtle search, a private intimate cruise around the atoll…
SURF THE WAVES
December and January are the perfect months for catching the waves, and
Niyama is an awesome surfing location for beginners, intermediates and experts
alike - we even have our own private wave, Vodi, exclusively for in-house guests!
DIVE THE DEEP
At Niyama, we are blessed with all the elements to ensure e a fantastic diving
experience - stunning marine life, warm water, wonderful weather, and some
awesome dive sites right on our doorstep.
DHONI DOLPHIN CRUISE
We are lucky to have a large pod of spinner dolphins living right on our doorstep.
Watch them play in their natural environment as they provide a spontaneous and
breathtaking show.
MALDIVIAN SUNSET FISHING
The seas around Niyama Private Island Maldives teem with a plethora of
doorstep. Watch them play in their natural environment as they provide a spon-
taneous and breathtaking show.
17SNORKELING FUN
Explore the reefs with our team and discover
the unique beauty of the Maldives, with fish and
fauna in a million vibrant colors. Join us as we
go on a quest to find turtles, one of the ocean’s
most likable creatures.
POWER SPORTS
Zip across the gentle waves of our lagoon on
Wakeboard, Waterski or Monoski behind Bolt
or Zip, our twin speedboats. Hold on tight as we
race you around the open seas on a Funtube!
JETSKI TOUR
Take off on a speedy Seadoo with your private
guide for a ripping blue water adventure in the
ocean surrounding Nature’s Playground.
All these, and much much more, are yours,
here at Niyama!
18NEW AT NIYAMA
Discover Nature’s Playground at Niyama with a Philippa has gained experience with Manta Trust, been
wide range of diverse, enjoyable activities to keep a Resident Marine Biologist in Kuramathi, Maldives,
you entertained during your stay. This Festive as well as the Resident Marine Biologist at Its
Season, we introduce a new line-up of creative Maafushivaru, Maldives. Her passion is in protecting
diversions for fun-filled days including: whale sharks, manta rays, coral reefs, sea turtles and
implementing environmentally friendly practices for
• Took Took – Street Food On the Beach businesses, organizations and communities.
• Marine Biologist – Philippa Darbyshire-Jenkins
• Tandem Skydiving Dhaalu During her time at Niyama, Philippa will share her
• Subsix Breakfast expertise on coral restoration projects and install
frames when and where possible.
TOOK TOOK –
STREET FOOD ON THE BEACH TANDEM SKYDIVING DHAALU
Discover an array of classic Asian food favorites We are so excited to introduce skydiving in the
at Took Took, our street food on the beach dining Maldives! Tandem skydiving with a qualified,
concept. Indulge in tasty street food delights professional instructor is a great way to get a taste
and popular snacks from across Asia in a sublime for this exhilarating activity. Jump from 3,500
beachfront setting. meters and free fall for 1 minute at speeds of up to
200 km/hr before a gentle, controlled parachute
descent to the beach.
MARINE BIOLOGIST – A real adrenaline high!
PHILIPPA DARBYSHIRE-JENKINS
Holding a Bachelors Degree in Marine Biology
and Zoology from the University of Bangor, and a
Masters Degree in Marine Conservation from the
University of Aberdeen, Philippa is committed to
sustainability and animal welfare. Her mission is to
educate younger generations about these practices
in order to ensure a brighter future.
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