JA Manafaru has unveiled its festive programme for the 2026–2027 season, featuring Christmas and New Year celebrations, gala dinners, beach parties and cultural experiences, extending through Orthodox Christmas and New Year in January.
The celebrations begin on 22 December with a tree lighting ceremony at the resort, followed by a gingerbread house unveiling at Kakuni on 24 December. Christmas Eve will feature a sunset aperitivo at Best Dive Beach, a gala dinner at Kakuni with seasonal dishes and live entertainment, and a beach bonfire and party under the stars.
On Christmas Day, guests can gather at Kakuni for a festive brunch accompanied by entertainment. The programme continues on 31 December with a New Year’s aperitivo at Best Dive Beach, a gala dinner at Kakuni and a beach party leading up to the midnight countdown to 2027.
The New Year celebrations continue on 1 January with the arrival of Ded Moroz, followed by a New Year brunch at Kakuni Beach. The programme also marks Orthodox Christmas, with an aperitivo at Bar Veli and a gala dinner at Kakuni on 6 January.
On 8 January, Ded Moroz will return for the Orthodox New Year celebrations at Kakuni Beach, followed by a festive brunch at Kakuni, bringing the season’s programme to a close.
Set amid the crystal-clear waters and pristine beaches of the northern Maldives, JA Manafaru’s festive programme brings together seasonal dining, island experiences and cultural traditions for guests celebrating the holidays in the Maldives.