From private-pool sanctuaries to vibrant multi-island playgrounds, these Maldives resorts offer the perfect long-weekend getaway.
As the UAE marks its 53rd National Day, travellers are looking beyond the city lights for a long-weekend escape that blends serenity, adventure, and sun-soaked celebration. Just four hours from the Emirates, the Maldives remains a favourite archipelago where turquoise lagoons meet barefoot luxury, and every island feels like its own private world.
Whether you want a family-friendly adventure, a romantic retreat, or a design-driven hideaway, these five curated Maldivian escapes offer unforgettable ways to celebrate Eid Al Etihad, each with special offers exclusively for UAE guests.
1. CROSSROADS Maldives — A Multi-Island Playground for Every Traveller
A short 15-minute speedboat ride from Malé, CROSSROADS Maldives brings together two lifestyle-led resorts—Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton—connected by a lively boardwalk lined with restaurants, boutiques, and water-sport hubs.
At Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, families can unwind in spacious pool suites, indulge in spa rituals, or enjoy the resort’s electric atmosphere. Guests can take advantage of the Holiday Sale, offering up to 35% off stays, breakfast, sparkling wine, and complimentary transfers.
Next door, SAii Lagoon Maldives offers a more serene blend of sun, sea, and wellbeing. Overwater and beach villas with private pools are perfect for quiet escapes, complemented by SAii Spa’s soothing wellness rituals. Book early and enjoy 20% off stays, plus dining and spa perks.
A stay at CROSSROADS feels like several holidays in one—world-class dining, sunset walks along a palm-fringed boardwalk, and an energy that celebrates both connection and escape.
2. Heritance Aarah — A Culinary Journey in the Raa Atoll
If food is your love language, Heritance Aarah is your island.
Located in the pristine Raa Atoll, this Premium All-Inclusive resort is renowned for its gastronomic excellence, offering a diverse dining experience across seven restaurants and five bars. From fiery Sri Lankan flavours at Ambula to the breezy Mediterranean notes of Ralu and the refined elegance of Baani, dining here is a sensory adventure.
Families will love the Kokaa Kids Club and beachfront activities, while couples can retreat to the adults-only Ocean Suites, complete with private pools and butler service. UAE National Day guests enjoy special benefits, including complimentary child stays, babysitting hours, and romantic dining experiences.
It’s a place where days drift between ocean dips, sunlit meals, and mellow evenings under the stars.
3. Adaaran Prestige Vadoo — An Intimate Adults-Only Escape
For couples craving romance, Adaaran Prestige Vadoo delivers privacy, intimacy, and uninterrupted ocean views—just 15 minutes by speedboat from the airport.
This adults-only sanctuary features 50 overwater villas, each with private plunge pools, glass floors, and dedicated butlers. Picture floating breakfasts, candlelit beach dinners, and lazy mornings spent watching reef life drift below your villa.
Guests can indulge in a Romantic Getaway Package that includes floating breakfasts, sunset cruises, and in-villa dining. For families, a parallel offer includes complimentary child stays and special excursions.
Stays of seven nights or more even include a complimentary traditional Maldivian wedding ceremony, complete with drums and floral décor.
4. SO/ Maldives — Where Fashion Meets Island Living
Bold, stylish, and design-driven, SO/ Maldives brings a couture-inspired twist to the Indian Ocean. Its 80 beachfront and overwater villas feature sleek lines, private pools, open-plan spaces, and uninterrupted lagoon views.
For UAE National Day, SO/ Maldives has curated a three-day program, beginning with an Emirati cooking class on November 30. Guests can enjoy a set menu at Lazuli Beach Club on December 1 and a spectacular UAE National Day buffet at The Citronelle Club on December 2, created in collaboration with Chef Kareem.
Between dips in the lagoon, paddleboarding, sunset cruises, and spa rituals, the island seamlessly blends barefoot luxury with creative energy—a Maldives escape with personality.
5. Sirru Fen Fushi — A Lagoon Hideaway for Unhurried Living
With one of the Maldives’ largest natural lagoons and a private enclave of three beachfront residences, Sirru Fen Fushi is built for those who want space, privacy, and tranquil moments with family and friends.
Each residence opens onto its own secluded cove, featuring an infinity pool that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape, creating the illusion of an extension of the sea. Spend mornings floating under the sun, afternoons exploring the Coralarium—the Maldives’ first semi-submerged art gallery—and evenings dining beneath a canopy of stars.
This is the Maldives at its most serene: vast blue horizons, whisper-quiet beaches, and a pace that seems custom-designed for unwinding.
A Perfect UAE National Day Escape
Whether you’re marking the long weekend with family fun, a romantic retreat, or a luxurious island reset, the Maldives offers endless ways to celebrate the spirit of the UAE—togetherness, discovery, and the joy of living life by the water.
For travellers seeking sun, serenity, and a touch of indulgence, these five escapes offer just the right blend of celebration and stillness for Eid Al Etihad.
