LUX* South Ari Atoll's festive season 2026–27: Christmas around the world and New Year on Senses Beach
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LUX* South Ari Atoll, on Dhidhoofinolhu in South Ari Atoll, has set out its plans for Christmas and New Year. This year's theme is "travel the world without leaving the island": festive food and traditions from around the world, from sunset cocktails on Christmas Eve to a countdown to 2027 on the beach.
Christmas Eve, 24 December
- 17:30 to 18:30: Christmas Eve sunset cocktail at West Point.
- 18:30 to 22:00: the Christmas Eve gala dinner at MIXE and East Market.
- From 21:00: the Christmas Around the World party at Beach Rouge.
Christmas Day, 25 December
- 11:00 to 12:00: Santa arrives on the Allegria beach.
- 12:00 to 15:00: a Christmas beach roast at Beach Rouge.
- 18:30 to 22:00: Christmas Around the Table, dinner at MIXE and East Market.
New Year's Eve, 31 December
- 18:30 to 22:00: the New Year's gala dinner at MIXE and East Market.
- 21:00 to 23:55: the New Year's Prelude celebrations.
- From midnight: welcoming 2027 on Senses Beach.
The resort says the full programme also covers family activities and wellbeing sessions across the season.
A festive offer, if you book by 15 November
LUX* South Ari Atoll is running an offer for stays between 20 December 2026 and 10 January 2027, for bookings made by 15 November 2026. The saving depends on your villa, your dates and how long you stay, so ask us for a costing and we will price it against the rate on our page.
Who this suits
Families over the school holidays, and couples who want a lively Christmas with plenty going on. If you would rather a quiet one, a smaller resort may suit you better.
Good to know
- The festive weeks are the busiest of the year in the Maldives, and villas go early.
- Ask us whether the gala dinners on 24 and 31 December are charged on top of your meal plan, and whether a minimum stay applies over the holidays, before you fix your dates.
Email holidays@360degreeworld.com with your dates and who is travelling, and we will send a full costing.
