The UAE National Day, also referred to as Eid al Etihad, is fast approaching. Millions of people in the Emirates are going to celebrate the annual occasion on 2 December 2025, indulging in a lot of unforgettable experiences. You can find pyrotechnic displays, great food and cultural performances all around. But is it just the UAE seeing the celebrations? Not at all. Soneva Fushi in the Maldives is also gearing up for a grand UAE National Day 2025 celebration and you should be absolutely excited for it.
From 2 to 5 December 2025, Soneva Fushi – the Maldives’ barefoot resort – is going to celebrate Eid al Etihad by bringing an acclaimed Singaporean chef, Akmal Anuar, to the paradise. Hailing from Singapore and based in Dubai, the chef is going to set the stage for a four-day dining residency at Soneva Fushi’s Once Upon a Table.
Celebrate UAE National Day 2025 at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives
You are getting all the reasons to be excited. Chef Akmal Anuar is one of the most influential culinary experts in the region. He is famous for redefining modern Asian cuisine through his celebrated restaurants, such as 3Fils and Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori (Bib Gourmand, 2022). He is coming to Soneva Fushi from 2 to 5 December to celebrate the UAE National Day 2025 and perfectly craft a menu inspired by his Singaporean roots and Dubai-based culinary journeys.
The special menu at Soneva Fushi’s Once Upon a Table is going to feature a sensory journey through six courses combining an orchestra of flavours. You can find Tanba Beans, prepared using Japanese Tanya black beans and clams. There is Threadfin or Branzino alongside blue ginger nage, charred scallions and sambal matah. Do not forget Lamb Loin, featuring fragrant Kashmiri spices, pickled bok choy and more. The finale is a celebration of the Maldivian Fruit Garden, enabling you to indulge in a blend of locally sourced tropical produce, refreshing sorbets and more. You are going to remember this experience for a long time.
But that’s not all. Soneva Fushi in the Maldives is no less than a paradise. There are 64 private villas amid dense jungle canopies. You can spend your days diving alongside manta rays, dining among treetops or restoring at Soneva Soul, featuring the perfect combination of ancient healing traditions and modern science. Your young ones are going to have one of the most energetic times of their lives at The Den, the largest playground in the Maldives.
It is absolutely recommended to extend your island journey in the Maldives and experience all the offerings at Soneva Jani and Soneva Secret. These places are beautifully designed to ensure only the most beautiful and meaningful moments for you. Your experiences at these places are going to be deeply rooted in nature, taking you far from the hustle and bustle of city life for some days. Do not miss the highly anticipated UAE National Day 2025 celebrations at Soneva Fushi, a prominent barefoot resort in one of the bucket-list destinations globally.
Flights from UAE to Maldives for Soneva Fushi Eid al Etihad celebrations
You can find a bunch of regular flights operating from Dubai to Maldives, Abu Dhabi to Maldives and Sharjah to Maldives. Book the one that suits you the best and indulge in one of the most meaningful celebrations of the UAE National Day 2025. There are regular Emirates Dubai to Maldives flights, operating from as early as 2:30 am from Dubai International and reaching the island destination by 7:40 am at Malé. You can also find flights run by flydubai as early as 1:10 am. There are regular Etihad Abu Dhabi to Maldives flights, operating from 8:45 am in the morning. For people in Sharjah, Air Arabia runs a flight to Malé at 7:50 am.
Do not miss the grand Eid al Etihad 2025 celebrations planned by Soneva Fushi in the Maldives. Get your flight tickets booked at the earliest, as good things sell out fast. For more details, contact Soneva Fushi. Keep your calendars unoccupied from 2 to 5 December 2025.
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