InterContinental Maldives Festive Brochure 2022

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FESTIVE 2022

Welcome to InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort’s festive season 2023!

This year’s festive season at Maamunagau Island is all about culinary heights led by our visiting Michelin star chef and award-winning flair bartender, time together, and celebrating life. Retreat from your daily hustle and embrace nature, re-connect with what matters, and soak in the serenity that only a tropical, remote island can host.

We welcome you to our Secret Garden where we curate your personal paradise for you. Participate in an island scavenger hunt, wander through the maze of tropical beauty that is our enchanting island and discover hidden gems like our Secret Garden pop-up bar.

Explore the wellness journeys our visiting practitioners have prepared at AVI Spa, let us create once-in-a-lifetime memories for the whole family or a romantic interlude for you and your chosen one to remember forever.

The Maamunagau team is looking forward to escorting you to a secret place of splendour, wellbeing, and excitement.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

22 December 2022 | 07.00 pm

Café Umi Beach | Complimentary

We kick off the Festive season with the Christmas Tree Lighting at the beach. Join us for the ceremony with Christmas Carol Singers and cocktails to welcome the Christmas cheer to the island.

CHRISTMAS EVE SUNSET COCKTAILS

24 December 2022 | 07.00 pm

Café Umi Beach | Complimentary

Welcome the festive spirits to your hearts and ears at the special Christmas Eve Cocktail at Café Umi Beach with Carol Singers while the sun sets on the horizon.

CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER

24 December 2022 | 07.30 pm

Main Pool Deck | Included

A Christmas Eve Dinner under a tent of stars awaits to celebrate the Christmas spirit or just this special moment in time. Appreciating the time we have together, this dinner will invite families and loved ones to share old and make new memories together. The culinary offering will boast a selection of traditional Christmas delights from around the world and an abundance of fresh seafood and fish, as you wouldn’t have it any other way when celebrating Christmas in the Maldives.

SANTA’S

ARRIVAL

25 December 2022 | 11.00 am

Café Umi Beach | Complimentary

Christmas without Santa would just not be Christmas. Join the fun at Café Umi Beach on Christmas Day.

The way to wellness is the secret to achieving a balanced and healthy life. Listing to that voice inside and understanding the needs and cravings of our body can be taunting and during your festive escape this year, we have the best professionals on the island to help you find your way to wellness. As part of our Visiting Practitioner series, Joao Santos and Rajeshwari Amol Nerukar will be at hand to take you on a journey of listening, feeling and specialised therapy.

DRY MASSAGE BY JOAO SANTOS

AVI Spa | Pre-booking required

Joao is a highly regarded international wellness consultant and professional masseur who performs integrated therapies and specialises in deep tissue massage, sports massage and foot reflexology. He travels the world as a visiting therapist and collaborates with leading spa brands. Joao has trained both at the prestigious Chiva Som Academy in Bangkok and the Steiner Academy in London.

ART OF HEALING BY RAJESHWARI AMOL NERUKAR

AVI Spa | Pre-booking required

Rajeshwari Amol Nerukar has been a Physical Therapy practitioner since 2004 and she became an energy healer in 2009. Her interest in the various healing energy work led her to become a Reiki master and advance healing practitioner. She learned to understand herself deeply and felt calm and at peace with herself. In practice, when clients recognise their emotions or trauma, and it has not yet taken root in the physical body, she feels Energy work is the best form of treatment.

MAAMUNAGAU

KIDS

FASHION SHOW & CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

22 December 2022 | 06.30 pm

The Collective and Café Umi Beach | Complimentary

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the prettiest of them all? We don’t have to wonder for long as all the kids will look just fabulous. Join our first Maamunagau Kids Fashion Show, before heading over to the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 07.30 pm to kick off the Festive Season celebrations.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE

23 December 2022 | 02.00 pm

The Collective | USD 25 ++

Nibble, nibble, gnaw, who is nibbling at my little house? Kids and parents join the fun getting their hands deliciously dirty, crafting their little family gingerbread house!

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

24 December 2022 | 09.30 pm

Café Umi | Complimentary

SANTA’S ARRIVAL

25 December 2022 | 11.00 am

Café Umi Beach | Complimentary

He is coming! Not to get you, but with a bag full of surprises for the little ones –but keep an eye out on the bushes, someone might try to steal all your Christmas presents after all.

MIXOLOGIST IN RESIDENCE

ANNE-LISE JOUENNE

Anne-Lise Jouenne is an extremely talented flair bartender, coming to our shores all the way from France. She is one of the very few flair-bartenders in France and likely the reason for one or the other broken spirit bottles in private homes as her fans express themselves in this skilful art.

The bottle-tossing flair bartender is showcasing her unique talent on several occasions this festive season to add some sparkling moments to your drink order.

MAAMUNAGAU FLAIR BY ANNE-LISE JOUENNE

30 December 2022 | 05.00 pm Pool Bar | As per consumption

Probably the most exciting way to prepare a cocktail. Don’t be surprised if your cocktail takes a minute longer to arrive as it has to cover some air miles first. Just a flairing teaser from our visiting rockstar bartender from Paris.

CHAMPAGNE MIXOLOGY BY ANNE-LISE JOUENNE WITH DJ MIA

02 January 2023 | 09.00 pm Sunset Bar | As per consumption

Starting the New Year in style, Anne-Lise Jouenne and DJ Mia will curate a perfect evening around Champagne cocktails and tunes in our Sunset Bar. Champagne, sunset and live DJ music until late.

FLAIR SHOW BY ANNE LISE JOUENNE

06 January 2023 | 10.00 pm till late Café Umi Beach | As per consumption

To commemorate the beautiful Christmas Eve celebrations, Anne Lise Jouenne will entice and delight with her unique flair show at Café Umi Beach.

PROHIBITION FLAIR BY ANNE-LISE JOUENNE

07 January 2023 | 09.00 pm

The Retreat | As per consumption

Adults only and definitely not prohibited to join the fun! Anne-Lise Jouenne and our DJ Mia will make sure your after-dinner retreat does not end up behind bars. Enjoy an evening of prohibition inspired cocktails, a flair show and good vibes. Our Shisha Master will also make our favourite shisha selection available to you.

CHEF IN RESIDENCE

ANITA LO

Having travelled the world, the US based Michelin Star Chef, Anita Lo loves to mix and fuse flavours, reflecting stories and secrets from her journey and different cultures to become one of the most sought after chefs in America.

“For me, there is nothing better than discovering a new culture through its food. Ingredients tell stories both personal and historic, about the people who cook it, about migration, strife, and the surrounding land. Food is identity, and I love nothing more than sharing what I’ve learned along the way.” - Anita Lo.

BREAKFAST WITH ANITA LO

30 December 2022 | from 07.00 am Café Umi | Complimentary

Chef Anita Lo will host a live station, offering a South American breakfast classics at Café Umi during breakfast, teasing with her mouth-watering creations with more of her dining highlights to come this evening and the following days.

MEDITERRANEAN CHAMPAGNE DINNER BY ANITA LO

30 December 2022 | 07.00 pm

The Lighthouse | USD 250 ++

French trained and an avid angler, Anita Lo will serve locally focused, light seafood dishes. Throughout the dinner, each of the five courses will come with a perfectly matched Champagne, selected by our in-house sommelier.

BEACH DINING BY ANITA LO

02 January 2023 | 06.30 pm

The Lighthouse Beach | USD 195 ++

The exclusive dinner with limited tables only will commence with an aperitif to welcome you to the beautiful al-fresco pop-up restaurant at the beach. The menu is an excerpt from Anita Lo’s past as an owner and head chef of her award-winning restaurant Annisa in New York.

WINE CELLAR EXPERIENCE BY

05 January 2023 | 07.00 pm

Wine Cellar | USD 195 ++

ANITA LO

An intimate dinner with the perfect pairing of Anita Lo’s Japanese inspired menu and wine. Get up close to the Chef of the hour and indulge in culinary escapades in our secret Wine Cellar.

CULINARY CLASSES FOR SMALL AND TALL

25 December 2022 to 05 January 2023

The Collective | from USD 20 ++

Throughout the festive days, we want you to enjoy some culinary highlights but also some culinary education. Join our chefs, in one - or more - cooking classes, pizza classes, cookie baking classes, Sushi and Dim Sum classes and others. Hold old on to your aprons and discover their mouth-watering recipes and secret ingredients.

PIRATE CRUISE “JOLLY ROGER”

29 December 2022 | 10.00 am to 12.15 pm 04 January 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.15 pm

In the Lagoon | Complimentary

Ahoy, Mateys! Set sail in Maamunagau’s Lagoon – a place where children come to experience the magic of sailing with Captain Sparrow on his legendary boat “Jolly Roger”. Dive into the secret world of pirates and their adventures.

SANTA SCAVENGER HUNT

01 January 2023 | 05.00 pm to 06.00 pm

Planet Trekkers | Complimentary

The Christmas spirit has left the island and Santa is enjoying his well-deserved break after all the hard work, delivering all the gifts around the world. Rumour has it that Santa is hiding in our Secret Garden for some downtime. Scavenge around to see if you can get a glimpse of him sunbathing.

NEW YEAR’S EVE COCKTAIL

31 December 2022 | 07.30 pm

The Lighthouse Beach | Complimentary

We are getting ready to welcome in the New Year, to celebrate new beginnings and a whole new chapter ahead. Join us at the Lighthouse Beach to watch the last sunset of the year 2022, accompanied by our live band and wonderful creations from our island mixologist.

NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER

31 December 2022 | from 08.00 pm

Café Umi Beach | Included

Dress code: Beach Glamour Theme: Secret Garden

Dine, wine and celebrate into the New Year, starting out with an island inspired dining experience full of surprises and chef’s secrets, with many flavours and culinary heights to taste and explore. Step into our Secret Garden, where our international acrobats, magician and fire dancers will spread their joy and invite you to sing, dance and enjoy the night of nights with us. Complemented by live band and DJ performances, the evening will culminate with the fireworks to say ‘good bye’ to 2022 and welcome in the New Year of 2023 with the stars and the ocean as our backdrop.

AT THE TURN TABLES

DJ Mia has played the turn tables around the world and is ranked within the top 75 female DJ’s worldwide. During her residency in Maamunagau this festive season, she will share her sound with guests during several events in different areas of the island and also accompany the flair shows of Anne-Lise Jouenne.

GALA DINNER BY ANITA LO

06 January 2023 | 07.30 pm

Café Umi | USD 350 ++

Our celebrity Chef Anita Lo will curate a special dining experience this Christmas Eve, inspired by her travels around the world. Expect festive delicacies with an edge of comfort for the soul, tradition and Christmas memories. Hear the story of her favourite Hot Borscht recipe, which has come a long way across many oceans.

Enjoy the artists and acrobats, magician, live music and DJ throughout the evening before heading over to the beach to enjoy yet another impressive flair show by Anne-Lise Jouenne.

FLAIR SHOW BY ANNE-LISE JOUENNE

06 January 2023 | 10.00 pm

Café Umi Beach | As per consumption

The night is still young, loosen up after this sumptuous Christmas dinner and enjoy the flair show of Anne-Lise Jouenne accompanied by our live band and DJ Mia. Soak in the festive vibes of this special evening and dance the night away with your feet in the sand.

Please note activities and prices are subject to changes. The compulsory Festive Gala Dinners supplement on 24 and 31 December 2022 is applicable to all guests for the festive period. Please note, from 1st January 2023 a GST of 16% will apply.

FESTIVE 2022 DAILY ACTIVITIES

22 DECEMBER 2022

Dim Sum Cooking Class

12.00 pm to 01.00 pm | Fish Market | USD 75 ++

Buffet Night with Premium Cut Beef 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | Café Umi | USD 175 ++*

Kids Fashion Show 06.30 pm | The Collective | Complimentary

Christmas Tree Lighting 07.00 pm | Café Umi Beach | Complimentary

Dancing under the stars with DJ Mia 10.00 pm till late | Café Umi Beach | As per consumption

23 DECEMBER 2022

Gingerbread House Crafting 02.00 pm to 03.00 pm | Planet Trekkers | USD 25 ++

Champagne Dinner 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Lighthouse | USD 200 ++*

Lobster Night 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Collective | As per consumption

24 DECEMBER 2022

Christmas Afternoon Tea 03.00 pm to 05.00 pm | The Collective and The Retreat

Dry Massage by Joao Santos 05.00 pm to 06.00 pm | AVI Spa | USD 225++

Christmas Eve Sunset Cocktails 07.00 pm to 07.30 pm | Café Umi Beach | Complimentary

Christmas Eve Dinner

From 07.30 pm | Main Pool Deck | Included

Family Movie Night

09.30 pm till late | Café Umi | As per consumption

25 DECEMBER 2022

Breakfast with Live Christmas Carolers 07.00 am to 11.00 am | Café Umi | Complimentary

Santa’s Arrival 11.00 am | Café Umi Beach | Complimentary

Sushi Making Class 12.30 pm to 01.30 pm | Café Umi | USD 75++

Chef’s Tasting Menu 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | Café Umi Beach | USD 200++*

Shisha and Live Music 09.00 pm till late | Pool Bar | As per consumption

26 DECEMBER 2022

Live Lunch

01.00 pm to 05.00 pm | Café Umi Beach | As per consumption

Fishing Game 05.00 pm to 07.30 pm | Complimentary

Omakase Teppanyaki 07.00 pm and 09.00 pm | Café Umi | USD 250++

Johnnie Come Lately - Johnnie Walker Night with Live Music 09.00 pm till late | The Pool Bar | As per consumption Movie Night 09.00 pm till late | The Retreat | As per consumption

27 DECEMBER 2022

Chocolatier Class 12.00 pm to 01.00 pm | The Lighthouse | USD 75 ++

Art of Healing with Rajeshwari Amol Nerukar 05.00 pm to 05.45 pm | AVI Spa | Complimentary

Crab & Claw Buffet Dinner 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Fish Market | USD 200++*

Yakiniku & Sushi Dinner 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | Café Umi | USD 170++*

Neon Party (Teens) 08.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Collective | Complimentary

Dancing Under the Stars with DJ Mia 10.00 pm till late | Café Umi Beach | As per consumption

For more information or reservations, please contact your friendly Island Curator. All prices are in US Dollars and subject to 10% Service Charge and 12% GST. Please note, from 1st January 2023 a GST of 16% will apply. *Half Board, Full Board and All Inclusive Meal Plan Supplement applies.

FESTIVE 2022 DAILY ACTIVITIES

28 DECEMBER 2022

Kite Festival (Kids and Teens) 05.00 pm to 06.00 pm | Lighthouse Beach | Complimentary

Italian Pop-Up Restaurant with Prosecco 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Collective | USD 150 ++*

Wine Dinner 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Lighthouse | USD 200 ++*

White Party 10.00 pm till late | The Sunset Bar | USD 75++

29 DECEMBER 2022

Pirate Cruise (Families) 10.00 am to 12.00 pm | Planet Trekkers | Complimentary

Paella Chef Class 12.00 pm to 01.00 pm | The Lighthouse | USD 75 ++

Live Lunch 01.00 pm to 05.00 pm | Café Umi Beach | As per consumption

Indian Ocean Buffet Night 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | Café Umi | USD 150++*

Shisha and Live Music 09.00 pm till late | The Pool Bar | As per consumption

30 DECEMBER 2022

Live Station by Anita Lo During Breakfast 07.00 am to 11.00 am | Café Umi | Complimentary

Mediterranean Champagne Dinner by Anita Lo 07.00 pm | Café Umi | USD 250++*

Maamunagau Flair by Anne Lise Jouenne 05.00 pm | Pool Bar | As per consumption

Lobster Night 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Fish Market | As per consumption

Pool Party 09.00 till late | Main Pool | As per consumption

31 DECEMBER 2022

New Year’s Afternoon Tea 03.00 pm to 05.00 pm | The Collective and The Retreat

Dry Massage by Joao Santos (private) 05.00 pm to 06.00 pm | AVI Spa | USD 225 ++

New Year’s Cocktails 07.30 pm to 08.30 pm | The Lighthouse Beach | Complimentary

New Year’s Gala Dinner 08.00 pm to midnight | Café Umi Beach | Included

New Year’s Celebration and Live Entertainment 08.00 pm onwards | Café Umi Beach | Included

01 JANUARY 2023

New Year’s Breakfast 07.00 am to 11.30 am | Café Umi | Included

Live Lunch 01.00 pm to 03.00 pm | Café Umi Beach | As per consumption

Chef’s Tasting Menu 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Lighthouse Patio | USD 200++*

02 JANUARY 2023

Maldivian Cooking Class 12.00 pm to 01.00 pm | The Collective | USD 75 ++

Omakase Teppanyaki 07.00 pm and 09.00 pm | Café Umi | USD 250++

Celebrity Chef Anita Lo’s Tasting Menu 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Lighthouse Beach | USD 195++*

Champagne Mixology by Anne Lise Jouenne with DJ Mia 09.00 pm till late | Sunset Bar | As per consumption

03 JANUARY 2023

Art of Healing with Rajeshwari Amol Nerukar 05.00 pm to 05.45 pm | AVI Spa | Complimentary

Crab & Claw Buffet Dinner 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Fish Market | USD 200++*

For more information or reservations, please contact your friendly Island Curator. All prices are in US Dollars and subject to 10% Service Charge and 12% GST. Please note, from 1st January 2023 a GST of 16% will apply. *Half Board, Full Board and All Inclusive Meal Plan Supplement applies.

FESTIVE 2022 DAILY ACTIVITIES

04 JANUARY 2023

Pirate Cruise (Families) 10.00 am to 12.00 pm | Planet Trekkers | Complimentary

Italian Pop-up Restaurant with Prosecco 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Collective | USD 150 ++*

05 JANUARY 2023

Indian Cooking Class 12.00 pm to 01.00 pm | The Collective | USD 75++

Gingerbread House 02.00 pm | The Collective | USD 25++

Kite Festival (Kids and Teens) 05.00 pm to 06.00 pm | Lighthouse Beach | Complimentary

Arabian Nights Set Menu 07.30 pm onwards | Café Umi | USD 170++*

Celebrity Chef Anita Lo’s Wine Dinner 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Wine Cellar | USD 195++*

06 JANUARY 2023

Fishing Game 05.00 pm to 07.30 pm | Complimentary

Orthodox Christmas Dinner with Anita Lo 07.30 pm onwards | Café Umi Beach | USD 250++*

Flair Show by Anne Lise Jouenne 10.00 pm onwards | Café Umi Beach | As per consumption

07 JANUARY 2023

Dry Massage by Joao Santos (private) 05.00 pm to 06.00 pm | AVI Spa | USD 225 ++

Lobster Night 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm | The Fish Market | As per consumption

Prohibition Flair by Anne Lise Jouenne 09.00 pm onwards | Pool Bar | As per consumption

For more information or reservations, please contact your friendly Island Curator. All prices are in US Dollars and subject to 10% Service Charge and 12% GST. Please note, from 1st January 2023 a GST of 16% will apply.

*Half Board, Full Board and All Inclusive Meal Plan Supplement applies.

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