Sun Siyam has introduced three-night packages at two of its resorts for the break from 28 to 30 August, covering accommodation, return seaplane transfers and 24 hour all inclusive dining. Beyond these limited-time offers, several other islands cater to everything from solo travel and family holidays to highly personalised private escapes.
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef: For an Intimate Island Escape
Located on the private island of Meedhuffushi in the South Nilandhe Atoll, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef holds a special place within the Maldivian hospitality group. The original Sun Siyam resort opened in 1998 and has since developed into a boutique island retreat known for its distinctly Maldivian character and radiant house reef.
Its scale suits couples who want privacy without sacrificing variety. Days can include snorkelling, dolphin cruises, spa treatments and time beside the lagoon, while six dining venues cover a broad spectrum of international cuisines. The resort’s 24-hour all-inclusive plan also makes a three-night stay refreshingly straightforward, particularly for travellers working with the limited time afforded by a public holiday.
For the August long weekend, a three-night stay starts from USD 2,959, approximately AED 10,867, for two adults. The package includes 24-hour all-inclusive dining, return seaplane transfers and a romantic set dinner, with service charges, applicable taxes and Green Tax included.
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi: For a Family Long Weekend
Families and larger groups may prefer the breadth of Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, a 52-acre resort in the Noonu Atoll. Its 221 beach and overwater villas provide plenty of choice, including options with private pools, while the grounds give different generations enough room to shape their own version of the holiday.
The resort has 15 bars and dining venues, an adults-only pool and bar, a dive centre and a dedicated snorkelling site at Nemo Reef. Its Spa by Thalgo offers a remarkable menu of more than 165 treatments, making it possible to balance family activities with a few hours of uninterrupted relaxation.
A 24-hour Premium All-Inclusive plan covers dine-around options and premium beverages. Up to two children can also stay, eat and play free when sharing a villa with their parents, an appealing inclusion for families considering a spontaneous Maldives break.
A three-night package for two adults starts from USD 3,337, approximately AED 12,255. The rate includes the Premium All-Inclusive plan, return seaplane transfers and a complimentary villa upgrade, as well as service charges, applicable taxes and Green Tax.
Direct connections to Malé are available from Dubai with Emirates and flydubai, from Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways and from Sharjah with Air Arabia. At the time of announcement, one-way fares from Dubai started at approximately AED 1,500, while returns from Sharjah were available from around AED 1,650 per person, subject to availability.
Four More Maldives Resorts to Consider
For travellers planning beyond the long weekend, these four resorts offer distinctly different approaches to an island holiday.
Eri Maldives: For an All-Inclusive Stay
Eri Maldives keeps the focus on the pleasures that make an island holiday so appealing. Clear water, abundant marine life and the convenience of having most of the trip covered from the outset. Its all-inclusive format brings together accommodation, dining and a varied programme of activities, making it suitable for couples, families and groups who would prefer to settle the main details before they arrive.
Kandima Maldives: For Active Families
Set across one of the Maldives’ longest islands, Kandima Maldives approaches the traditional resort holiday with considerably more energy. Its programme spans water sports, diving, wellness sessions, entertainment and family facilities, supported by a collection of creative dining concepts.
The sheer range of activities gives different generations the freedom to follow their own interests during the day before meeting again over dinner. It is a strong option for families who love the Maldives but have no intention of spending the entire holiday on a sun lounger.
Nova Maldives: For Solo Female Travellers
Nova Maldives places wellbeing, community and personal connection at the centre of the stay. Its welcoming atmosphere makes it particularly appealing to women travelling alone, with spa treatments, marine conservation activities and group experiences providing natural opportunities to meet other guests.
The resort has also introduced Maldivian Flavours at Soul Kitchen, where contemporary plant-based dishes explore the country’s culinary heritage through locally sourced ingredients. The experience complements Nova’s broader emphasis on wellbeing and gives solo travellers the flexibility to spend their days socially, independently or somewhere between the two.
The Nautilus Maldives: For Bespoke Luxury
With only 26 beach and ocean houses and residences, The Nautilus Maldives offers the greatest degree of privacy among the resorts on this list. Service centres on individual preferences, with conventional schedules and prescriptive itineraries largely removed from the experience.
Its Unscripted Dining concept allows guests to order what they want, when they want it and wherever they choose to eat. That could mean a tasting menu beneath the stars, dinner on a private sandbank or a late-night meal prepared for the moment. For travellers seeking an exceptionally personal stay, The Nautilus turns flexibility into its defining luxury.
Whether the priority is an all-inclusive family holiday, an intimate weekend for two, an independent trip or complete privacy, these six resorts show how varied the Maldives can be. With Sun Siyam’s three-night packages bringing the islands within reach for the August break, even a last-minute plan can become a few days in the Indian Ocean.
