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The Fari Islands Festival returns from 13-15 August, bringing together Patina Maldives and The Ritz Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands for a second edition headlined by Academy Award-nominated actor and humanitarian Rosamund Pike. The programme spans music, wellness, gastronomy, art, and marine conservation across three days and two resorts – moving through a natural daily rhythm from reflective mornings to conversational afternoons, to gatherings in the evenings and performance

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is delighted to announce the appointment of Faraaz Tanveer as Director of Spa and Wellness, bringing with him a distinguished record of success in luxury hospitality and wellness across Asia and the Middle East. With over 20 years of experience in spa and wellness management, Tanveer brings a strong track record across leading global brands including AMAN, Four Seasons, ila Spa, Minor Hotels, and Landmark Group.

Transformative luxury resort Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has reimagined its Fari Studios as private sanctuaries of self-care with a trio of Reconnect, Recharge, Renew experiences especially attuned to solo travellers. Designed for conscious creatives and infused with soul-enriching experiences, the new retreats nurture connections with the inner self, nature and community – and with single occupancy rates available, guests can choose how they balance solitude with convivial

Forbes Travel Guide has announced its 2026 Star Awards, with six properties under Capella Hotel Group recognised at the highest Five-Star level. Heritage shikumen hotel Capella Shanghai now joins Capella Singapore, Bangkok, and Hanoi as well as Patina Maldives, Fari Islands as Five-Star properties. Capella at Galaxy Macau, the brand's newest addition which opened on 10 February, also earned a Five-Star rating in its debut recognition - an exceptional achievement for a pre

From 31 March to 21 April 2026, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will welcome artist Shezad Dawood to its shores for the inaugural Patina Art Residency. This newly launched annual project from Patina Hotels & Resorts celebrates artists who reflect a commitment to impact and sustainability. Dawood will spend three weeks on the island, developing new work inspired by the Maldivian environment reflecting the theme of this year’s programme, Fluid Worlds.

Transformative luxury retreat Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has revealed this year’s first chapter of The Perpetual Journey, its one-of-a-kind cultural and experiential initiative. From January to March, guests are invited to immerse themselves in holistic wellbeing and healing sessions; seasonal celebrations; and an ensemble of fine dining experiences.

Patina Hotels & Resorts has launched a new digital platform as the brand expands globally. Following the opening of Patina Maldives, Fari Islands in 2021 and Patina Osaka in 2025, the brand has invested in a website that brings Patina to life online. It combines intuitive design with rich content, enabling guests to discover and plan their experiences before they arrive.

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands invites guests to immerse themselves in the latest chapter of its ongoing signature lifestyle programming, The Perpetual Journey. From October to December, the resort will offer a series of transformative wellness residencies, elite youth football camps by FC Bayern Munich, immersive seasonal celebrations, and a special retreat honouring purpose, presence, and intention.

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.

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.

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Beñat Alonso as Director of Culinary. With over two decades of international culinary experience, including leadership roles at Michelin-starred restaurants and iconic hotels across the globe, Alonso will oversee the resort’s vibrant dining programme, comprising 13 distinct culinary concepts, as well as in-villa dining and the resort’s sustainable farming initiatives.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has revealed The Path Forward - Cleansing, Embodiment & Renewal: An exclusive wellness retreat led by acclaimed healing arts visionary Jamie Bigelow, taking place from 26 to 30 June 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

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands presents Alex Turnbull: Music, Film and Culture (20-22 February)

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, has revealed the latest chapter of its ongoing lifestyle programming signature, The Perpetual Journey.