Get Festive in the Maldives

The holidays will be here before you know it. So why not start on those gifts early by booking a trip to The Standard, Maldives? We've already got you on our nice list, with a jolly lineup of festive dining experiences, family-friendly activities, disco nights, beachside fireworks, and even a visit from Santa. And that's just the start of it. Check out the full schedule below and book your stay in paradise right away!

DECEMBER 23

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Live Performance: Isle Tribe

6PM to 7PM @ Main Beach
Welcome the holiday season! Join us to count down the lighting of the Christmas tree at The Standard, Maldives.

Hawaiian Theme Night
Live Performance: Isle Tribe 

6:30PM to 10PM @ BBQ Shak
Breakfast Board / Half Board / Full Board: $100 per guest (adult & child)
All Inclusive: Included
Dig your feet in the sand, tuck into yummy BBQ Hawaiian food, and sip on tasty tropical cocktails with your family and friends.

Kula Dinner

6:30PM to 10PM @ Kula & Joos Café
Enjoy authentic American, European, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines cooked by our diverse culinary team that hales from around the globe.

DJ Night with DJ Cobain
(Adults 18+)

9PM to 12AM @ Beru Bar
Dance party at our glass-bottomed overwater nightclub with beats by DJ Cobain. 

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DECEMBER 24

Santa & Santarina Arrival
DJ Cobain

11AM to 12PM @ Main Beach
Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus is on his way to spread holiday cheer, and he's arriving by sea plane! Just kidding, he's still got his sleigh. This jolly event is open to children of all ages.

Christmas Toast

6PM to 7PM @ Todi's Deck
Cheers! Grab a glass of champagne and snack on some tasty bites around the pool to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

Christmas Eve Dinner
Live Performance & Christmas Carols

7PM to 10:30PM @ Kula & Joos Café
Don’t forget your Secret Santa gifts! Celebrate Christmas Eve with a holiday buffet in the center of the resort. The dinner will feature fresh seafood dishes, delicacies like foie gras (fancy!), as well as traditional Christmas dishes including a roast carving station. Wine pairings and Champagne will be offered. 

DJ Night with DJ Cobain
(Adults 18+)

9PM to 12AM @ Beru Bar
Dance party at our glass-bottomed overwater nightclub with beats by DJ Cobain.

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DECEMBER 25

Christmas Brunch
DJ Cobain

Breakfast: 7AM to 11AM @ Kula & Joos Café
Brunch: 12:30PM to 3PM @ Kula & Joos Café
Breakfast Board / Half Board: $100 per guest (adult & child)
Full Board / All-Inclusive: $75 per guest (adult & child)
Make boozy breakfast your new Christmas morning tradition. All you've got ahead of you today is more festive relaxation, so pour it up and gift yourself. 

A La Carte Dinner

6:30PM to 10PM @ BBQ Shak
Breakfast Board / Half Board / Full Board: Chargeable per menu
All Inclusive: Included
Dine on something delectable for Christmas dinner at our BBQ Shak, where fresh seafood and meats are grilled to perfection over coconut shell charcoal, and offered with a variety of house-made sauces paired with each dish. All beachside and beautiful. 

Kula Christmas Dinner

6:30PM to 10PM @ Kula & Joos Café
Santa went around the world today and now so can you. Enjoy authentic American, European, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines, cooked by our diverse culinary team from all over the globe.

Live Performance: Isle Tribe
(Adults 18+)

9PM to 12AM @ Beru Bar
Dance the night away to a live set by Isle Tribe while you sip cocktails and get carried away by the music and perfect ocean breeze. 

DECEMBER 26

Malafaiy Dinner
Local Entertainment

6:30PM to 10PM at Guduguda 
Breakfast Board / Half Board / Full Board: $80 per guest (adult & child)
All Inclusive: Included
Experience the absolute best of authentic Maldivian cuisine, with spectacular water views and vibey ambiance. 

Kula Dinner

6:30PM to 10PM @ Kula & Joos Café
Enjoy authentic American, European, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines, cooked by our diverse culinary team from around the globe.

DJ Night with DJ Cobain
(Adults 18+)

9PM to 12AM @ Beru Bar
Get ready for another dance party with music by our resident DJ! Let's boogie, baby. 

DECEMBER 27

A La Carte Dinner

6:30PM to 10PM @ BBQ Shak
Breakfast Board / Half Board / Full Board: Chargeable per menu
All Inclusive: Included
Dine on something delectable at our BBQ Shak, where fresh seafood and meats are grilled to perfection over coconut shell charcoal, and offered with a variety of house-made sauces paired with each dish.

Kula Dinner

6:30PM to 10PM @ Kula & Joos Café
Enjoy authentic American, European, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines, cooked by our diverse culinary team from around the globe.

Bollywood Express Night
DJ Cobain
(Adults 18+)

Starting at 7PM @ Beru Bar
$60 per adult
Discover a magical Indian night with traditional music, grab some Pani Puri and Samosa, and enjoy our signature drinks. All under the largest disco ball in in the Maldives.


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DECEMBER 28

Beach Reggae Night
Live Performance: Isle Tribe

6:30PM to 10PM @ BBQ Shak 
All Inclusive: Included
Feel the beat! Our reggae night is one of the most colorful, festive and fun gatherings you can celebrate — with bold and bright tropical cocktails and flavorful island cuisine. Dance the night away on the beach. 
Breakfast Board / Half Board / Full Board: $100 per guest (adult & child)

Kula Dinner

6:30PM to 10PM @ Kula & Joos Café
Enjoy authentic American, European, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines, cooked by our diverse culinary team from around the globe.

DJ Night with DJ Cobain
(Adults 18+)

9PM to 12AM @ Beru Bar
Get ready for another dance party with music by our resident DJ! Let's boogie, baby. 

DECEMBER 29

Taste of Asia 
Live Performance: Isle Tribe

6:30PM to 10PM @ Kula & Joos Café
Half Board / Full Board: $75 per guest (adult & child)
All Inclusive: Included
Keep the festive season going with a fusion of Asian cuisine. Wide in variety, rich in flavor. Yum! 
Breakfast Board: $100 per guest (adult & child)

A La Carte Dinner

6:30PM to 10PM @ Guduguda
Breakfast Board / Half Board / Full Board: Chargeable per menu
All Inclusive: Included
Our authentic Maldivian restaurant features the most traditional and celebratory Maldivian food. Dine low to the floor on cushions indoors and out, surrounded by rustic Maldivian furniture and decorations. Oh, and the ocean is right there, too.

J.S. Retro Party "Countdown"
DJ Cobain
(Adults 18+)

Starting at 9PM @ Beru Bar
You are personally invited to celebrate our General Manager's birthday countdown party. Let's get down!

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DECEMBER 30

Adult Pool Party (18+) & J.S. Birthday Celebration
DJ Cobain

2PM to 7PM @ Main Pool
2PM to 4PM: Open Bar with select menu items
4PM to 7PM: Chargeable as per menu
Soak up the sun and sip cocktails while our resident DJ spins poolside beats. 

Kula Dinner

6:30PM to 10PM @ Kula & Joos Café
Enjoy authentic American, European, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines, cooked by our diverse culinary team from around the globe.

A La Carte Dinner

6:30PM to 10PM @ BBQ Shak
Breakfast Board / Half Board / Full Board: Chargeable per menu
All Inclusive: Included
Dine on something delectable at our BBQ Shak, where fresh seafood and meats are grilled to perfection over coconut shell charcoal, and offered with a variety of house-made sauces paired with each dish.

DECEMBER 31

New Year's Eve Toast

6PM to 7:30PM @ Todi's Deck
Cheers! Grab a glass of bubbly to bid farewell to the last day of 2021.

Not Your Standard New Year Photobooth

6:30PM to 8:30PM @ Todi's Bar
Capture those memorable moments. 

The Great Carnival: Let's Have a FEAST!

7:30PM to 10:30PM @ Main Beach
Ring in 2022 with a dynamic ambiance of magic, showmanship, sumptuous food and fancy drinks. Try your luck at our carnival games to win prizes and special goodies. 

NYE Firework Extravaganza
Live Performances: Isle Tribe & DJ Shimbe Kingu

Isle Tribe: 9PM to 9:30PM
DJ Shimbe: 9:30PM to 10PM
Isle Tribe: 10PM to 10:30PM
DJ Shimbe: 10:30PM to 11PM
Countdown: 11:15PM to 1AM
Throw yourself into the biggest party of the year on our beach. Baby, you're a firework. 

Disco After Party 
DJ Cobain & LED Drummer Ayya
(Adults 18+)

12:30AM to 4AM @ Beru Bar
Welcome to 2022! Throw on your best disco look and hit the dance floor. 


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JANUARY 1

New Year Detox Brunch
DJ Cobain

Breakfast: 8AM to 11AM @ Kula & Joos Café
Brunch: 12:30PM to 3:30PM @ Kula & Joos Café
Breakfast Board / Half Board: $100 per guest (adult & child)
Full Board / All-Inclusive: $75 per guest (adult & child)
Sleep in after a festive New Year’s Eve and roll out of bed and into your first brunch of 2022 at Kula. Your Bloody Mary is waiting. 

Kula Dinner

6:30PM to 10PM @ Kula Joos Café
Enjoy authentic American, European, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines, cooked by our diverse culinary team from around the globe.

Maldivian Dinner with Local Entertainment

6:30PM to 10PM @ Guduguda
Breakfast Board / Half Board / Full Board: Chargeable per menu
All Inclusive: Included
Our authentic Maldivian restaurant features the most traditional and celebratory Maldivian food. Dine low to the floor on cushions indoors and out, surrounded by rustic Maldivian furniture and decorations. Oh, and the ocean is right there, too.


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