A Christmas tree made from a native Boa'shi tree, a beachfront gala dinner and fireworks over a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — that is the shape of the festive season at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, which has unveiled its 'Garden of Eve' programme running from 22 December 2026 to 7 January 2027.
The resort sits in Baa Atoll, the Maldives' first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the celebrations lean into that setting rather than fighting it. Things kick off on 22 December with a Tree Lighting Ceremony centred on the island's Wish Tree — a large velvetleaf soldierbush at the heart of the island, decorated with wishes written by children supported by the Baa Family and Children Service Center on nearby Eydafushi Island. The resort plans to fulfil those wishes and is inviting guests to join in.
Christmas Eve brings cocktails and live music at the Pool Deck, followed by an international buffet at Island Kitchen mixing seasonal favourites with global flavours. Santa makes his appearance on Christmas Day with gifts for younger guests. Then on 31 December the island takes on the full Garden of Eve theme — a nod to tropical abundance and fresh starts — with a beachfront gala dinner served from lavishly styled culinary stations, live entertainment, a starlit countdown and a fireworks display to ring in 2027.
Away from the parties, the programme is built around the resort's wellness identity. Guests can slot in mindful movement and slow mornings between events, while children occupy themselves at the Westin Family Kids Club. Heavenly Spa by Westin offers restorative treatments, and the resort's AQUA centre runs water sports, excursions and diving in Baa Atoll's rich marine environment — think manta season waters just offshore.
The property itself is small and intimate: 69 villas, every one with a private pool and open ocean views, plus three dining venues. That scale matters at Christmas, when many Maldivian resorts swell with festive crowds — here the emphasis is on quiet luxury with a structured events calendar, so families get Santa and fireworks while wellness-focused couples get spa days and diving.
Worth noting for planners: the festive window stretches nearly three weeks, so you don't have to travel on the expensive peak dates themselves. Booking early in the window (late December before the 31st rush) or at the tail end in early January often means better villa availability and a calmer island. This is a strong pick for multigenerational groups — the kids' club, community-focused Wish Tree and gala night cover all ages — and for anyone who wants their New Year's Eve fireworks viewed from a beach rather than a city square.
If Baa Atoll appeals, pair the stay with a snorkelling trip to Hanifaru Bay nearby (manta and whale shark territory in season), and consider a seaplane transfer time that lands in daylight — the approach over the atoll is half the experience.
Full details and bookings are available via the resort's website.
