This year, W Maldives invites guests to Make Waves, New Traditions with a festive season designed to break the rules and reimagine holiday celebrations. From  December 23 to January 1, the resort transforms into a tropical stage for connection, creativity, and  indulgence, where every moment is a reason to celebrate and every guest has officially Made The  List.  

The program kicks off with Twinkle & Toast, a lighting ceremony that signals the start of a week-long  calendar of bold, barefoot moments. Think flame-grilled feasts on FIRE Beach for Christmas Eve,  holiday movie nights under the stars, festive afternoon teas overlooking the reef, seafood markets  bursting with fresh coastal flavors, and a Maldivian beach BBQ alive with rhythm and local flair. On  New Year’s Eve, the entire island becomes the ultimate playground, with cocktails culinary journeys,  electrifying performances, and fireworks over the Indian Ocean to ring in 2025 in true W style.  

This season also introduces The Restore Series with internationally renowned wellness coach Arron  Collins-Thomas, founder of TONIQ. Blending Qigong, breathwork, and cold-water therapy with  dynamic workouts and restorative rituals, the seven-day program recharges body and mind while  complementing the festive buzz. From sunrise sessions to sunset meditations and ice-bath reset,  guests are invited to embrace wellness as part of the celebration, leaving them refreshed and aligned  for the year ahead. 

Culinary highlights further spotlight togetherness and authenticity. From the ocean-to-table artistry  at FISH to Chef Bakaa’s festive degustation menu and vibrant seafood markets at KITCHEN, each  dining experience combines local ingredients with bold creativity. Guests are encouraged to gather,  share stories, and discover the Maldivian spirit through flavors that feel both familiar and daringly  new.  

With star-filled skies, daring dining, wellness rituals, and beats that carry into the night, W Maldives  is where festive traditions are rewritten, and where everyone Made The List.