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SHEZAD DAWOOD NAMED PATINA RESIDENT ARTIST 2025 AT INAUGURAL UNVEILING EVENT IN LONDON
London-based artist Shezad Dawood has been revealed as the inaugural winner of the Patina Art Residency – a new annual art award from Patina Hotels & Resorts celebrating artists whose work reflects a commitment to impact and sustainability. The winner of the Residency is selected by an illustrious panel of judges including some of the world’s foremost art patrons and leaders, chaired by Maria Sukkar, Co-Chair of the TATE Middle East North Africa Acquisitions Committee. Â
Flora Gandolfo
Oct 144 min read
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ANTONIOLI ELEVATES LUXURY RETAIL WITH EXCLUSIVE AVANT-GARDE POP-UP AT PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS
Globally renowned for leading the avant-garde fashion movement, Antonioli expands its footprint to one of the world’s most inspiring destinations with an exclusive retail experience at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, a resort where design, culture, and conscious living flow together in harmony. Running until 31st October 2025, this immersive activation will showcase a meticulously curated edit of the most progressive designers.
Nat Frogley
Sep 253 min read
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FULL PROGRAMME FOR INAUGURAL EDITION OF FARI ISLANDS FESTIVAL AT PATINA MALDIVES AND THE RITZ-CARLTON MALDIVES UNVEILED
Born from the Fari Islands' founding vision as "The Home of Island Artistry", where 'Fari' ("beautiful" in Dhivehi) captures not just scenic wonder but the deeper beauty of cultural connection, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives and Patina Maldives unite in their shared commitment to unveil the complete programme for the inaugural Fari Islands Festival, taking place from 19 to 22 September 2025. Â
Flora Gandolfo
Jul 308 min read
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A NEW MALDIVIAN FESTIVAL, EXPERT-LED WELLNESS RESIDENCIES, AND A BAYERN MUNICH FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE: PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS UNVEILS LATEST SIGNATURE PROGRAMMING FOR Q3 2025
Transformative luxury retreat, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, introduces the latest chapter of its ongoing signature lifestyle programming, The Perpetual Journey, taking place from July to September 2025. The third quarter’s curated programme weaves together elevated wellness residencies with renowned practitioners, immersive cultural celebrations including the inaugural Fari Islands Festival, and elite football camps with newly crowned Bundesliga champions FC Bayern Munich.
Nat Frogley
Jul 184 min read
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FARI ISLANDS ARCHIPELAGO EXPANDS SOLAR POWER DEVELOPMENTS INCREASING RENEWABLE ENERGY CONTRIBUTION TO 50 PERCENT OF ISLANDS’ TOTAL ENERGY REQUIREMENTS IN 2025
Fari Islands, the four-island archipelago and unique ecosystem of world-class hospitality brands including The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, Capella Hotel Group’s Patina Maldives and the innovative Fari Campus, is working collaboratively towards its net zero vision.
Nat Frogley
Jul 38 min read
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ESTEEMED ART PATRONS AND COLLECTORS GATHER IN LONDON TO INAUGURATE THE PATINA ART RESIDENCY
Esteemed art patrons and collectors gathered in London to inaugurate the Patina Art Residency. This new annual art award from Patina Hotels & Resorts celebrates emerging artists whose work reflects a commitment to impact and sustainability. Each year, one artist will be selected to create at one Patina destination, where art and hospitality come together in a meaningful way.
Nat Frogley
Jun 173 min read
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PATINA MALDIVES AND THE RITZ-CARLTON MALDIVES ANNOUNCE INAUGURAL FARI ISLANDS FESTIVAL
Patina Maldives and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands have joined forces to launch the Fari Islands Festival - a celebration of culture, creativity, and conscious living – taking place from 19 -22 September 2025. This inaugural edition will bring together world-leading contemporary creatives and thought leaders including Canadian poet and illustrator Rupi Kaur, British DJ Kim Turnbull, and Tokyo-born fine food movement Wagyumafia.
Nat Frogley
Jun 66 min read
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BAYERN MUNICH, LA BEATMAKERS AND THE 'KING OF CARBONARA': PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS ANNOUNCES ENRICHING EXPERIENCES FOR Q2 2025
Transformative luxury retreat, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, introduces the latest chapter of its ongoing signature lifestyle programming, The Perpetual Journey, for the second quarter of 2025. Created to encourage personal development, connection, wellbeing, and nourishment, this season’s highlights range from Watsu therapy sessions and Italian culinary artistry to elite football training with Bundesliga giants FC Bayern Munich, ocean conservation celebrations, and wellness
Flora Gandolfo
Apr 174 min read
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PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS PRESENTS ALEX TURNBULL: MUSIC, FILM AND CULTURE (20-22 FEBRUARY)
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands presents Alex Turnbull: Music, Film and Culture (20-22 February)
Nat Frogley
Feb 203 min read
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PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS UNVEILS SOUL-FREEING EXPERIENCES FOR Q1 2025
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, has revealed the latest chapter of its ongoing lifestyle programming signature, The Perpetual Journey.
Nat Frogley
Feb 64 min read
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FROM OSAKA TO THE MALDIVES: VERDY’S UNFORGETTABLE POP-UP FUSES ART, DESIGN, AND CULINARY ARTS
Verdy’s unforgettable pop-up at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands fused art, design, and culinary arts
Nat Frogley
Jan 162 min read
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PATINA MALDIVES X STAMPD: WHERE CREATIVITY MEETS ISLAND CULTURE IN REPEAT COLLABORATION
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands and Stampd announce their second collaborative capsule collection.
Nat Frogley
Nov 14, 20244 min read
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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR FESTIVE FUSION: PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS UNIFIES CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS WITH ISLAND SPIRIT TO PRESENT EXPERIENCES OF CONNECTION AND JOY
Tropical island trailblazer, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, is once again redefining seasonal celebrations with a carefully curated festive
Nat Frogley
Nov 4, 20245 min read
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PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS UNVEILS THE NEWEST PATHWAYS: EMBRACING GROWTH, REST AND CONNECTION WITH CURATED EXPERIENCES
Patina Maldives unveils the latest chapter of its series of signature events, Pathways.
Nat Frogley
Aug 22, 20244 min read
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EMBRACING LIFE ENERGY: SASSAN BEHNAM-BAKHTIAR BRINGS SERIES OF ‘LIVING PAINTINGS’ TO PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has unveiled its latest artistic collaboration, Life Energy, by French-Iranian artist Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar
Flora Gandolfo
Aug 12, 20244 min read
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PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM WITH 2024 EARTHCHECK SILVER CERTFICATION
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands' continued commitment to purposeful travel has earned a second consecutive EarthCheck Silver certification
Nat Frogley
Jul 23, 20244 min read
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SOLAR ECLIPSES DIESEL AT PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS: USD3M SWIMSOL SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION HERALDS NEW DAWN FOR PERPETUAL CLEAN ENERGY
Future-facing resort Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will mark Earth Day 2024 with the official unveiling of the latest chapter in its...
Flora Gandolfo
Apr 22, 20244 min read
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SAILING, SOCCER AND SUSTAINABILITY: SUMMER PROGRAMMING AT PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS
Guests can enjoy a dynamic array of special programming this summer from an exclusive football camp with the legendary Real Madrid...
Nat Frogley
Apr 19, 20244 min read
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CONVIVIALITY, CREATIVITY AND CONNECTION: PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS HATCHES ENRICHING EXPERIENCES FOR EASTER
This Easter, refined resort innovator Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will present an array of curated island experiences designed to...
Nat Frogley
Mar 22, 20244 min read
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MALDIVES MADRIDISTAS: PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS NETS EXCLUSIVE FOOTBALL CAMP PARTNERSHIP WITH THE REAL MADRID FOUNDATION
Youth Foundation coach will lead 14-times European Champions’ first partner soccer clinics in the Maldives from 4 July – 12 August 2024...
Nat Frogley
Mar 14, 20243 min read
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