COLOURS OF OBLU has set out its festive plans for the Maldives, with each of its four island resorts running its own themed programme this winter. The season starts on 22 December 2026, and the brand is aiming it at travellers who would rather spend the holidays on a beach than in the cold.
The dates differ slightly. OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi and OBLU SELECT Lobigili run their festivities from 22 December 2026 to 9 January 2027, while OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO and OBLU SELECT Sangeli run from 22 December 2026 to 7 January 2027.
Reef of Wonder at Helengeli
OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO takes its cue from the marine life around the island. The programme includes a reef-themed parade for younger guests, an Indian Ocean-inspired Christmas dinner and an elegant New Year’s Eve celebration. Guests can also explore the island’s house reef, which the resort describes as renowned.
A Fisherman’s Tale at Sangeli
OBLU SELECT Sangeli pays tribute to the fishing heritage of the Maldives and the community habit of sharing what the sea provides. Christmas brings carol singing, island entertainment and an Indian Ocean-themed feast, and New Year’s Eve has a themed dinner, beach celebrations and fireworks.
Made for Two at Lobigili
OBLU SELECT Lobigili is designed for adults only, and its programme, A Festive Season, Made for Two, is built around couples. Christmas Eve is intimate, while New Year’s Eve takes on the glamour of the Great Gatsby era, with live performances and a countdown. Private beach dinners, spa experiences and underwater dining are available throughout a stay.
A Golden Festive Season at Ailafushi
OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi adds golden glamour to the season, mixing festive sparkle with live entertainment and family time. It opens with Santa arriving on Sunset Beach and a special Christmas lunch, then builds to a New Year’s Eve with a cocktail gathering, gala dinner, live entertainment and a fire show, ending in fireworks at midnight.
Planning a winter break
COLOURS OF OBLU says each resort offers a different way to spend the festive season, whether guests travel as a family, with friends or as a couple. If you are working out when to take leave, our guides to UAE public holidays in 2026 and 2027 and long weekends in the UAE list the dates worth building a trip around. The release does not give prices or booking details.
COLOURS OF OBLU is a lifestyle hospitality brand from Atmosphere Core, a hospitality group that lists nine resorts in the Maldives and one heritage hotel in India.
COLOURS OF OBLU festive season 2026: Details
- When: 22 December 2026 to 9 January 2027 at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi and OBLU SELECT Lobigili; 22 December 2026 to 7 January 2027 at OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO and OBLU SELECT Sangeli
- Where: Four COLOURS OF OBLU island resorts in the Maldives
- Themes: Reef of Wonder (Helengeli), A Fisherman’s Tale (Sangeli), A Festive Season, Made for Two (Lobigili, adults only), A Golden Festive Season (Ailafushi)
See also: Crowne Plaza Dubai Jumeirah Sets the Scene for a Season of Festive Celebrations, JA Manafaru Offers Eid al-Fitr Island Retreat Package in the Maldives with Five Nights for the Price of Four and Raffles Opens Raffles The Red Sea, a Villa Resort on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island.
Image: courtesy of COLOURS OF OBLU.