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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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PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS APPOINTS BEÑAT ALONSO AS DIRECTOR OF CULINARY
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.
Nat Frogley
Aug 183 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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PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS ANNOUNCES TRANSFORMATIVE RETREAT WITH WELLNESS VISIONARY JAMIE BIGELOW
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.
Flora Gandolfo
Jun 53 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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CAPELLA HOTEL GROUP CRAFTS MEANINGFUL MOMENTS OF TRADITION IN CELEBRATION OF THE LUNAR NEW YEAR
Capella Hotel Group crafts meaningful moments of tradition in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
Nat Frogley
Jan 76 min read
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CAPELLA HOTEL GROUP ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS ACROSS CAPELLA AND PATINA DESTINATIONS
Capella Hotel Group announces strategic executive appointments across its acclaimed properties in Asia and the Maldives.
Nat Frogley
Dec 19, 20244 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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CAPELLA HOTEL GROUP LEADS LUXURY HOSPITALITY INTO THE DIGITAL AGE WITH ACCEPTANCE OF DIGITAL PAYMENT TOKENS
Capella Hotel Group leads luxury hospitality into the digital age with acceptance of Digital Payment Tokens
Nat Frogley
Oct 31, 20244 min read
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CAPELLA HOTEL GROUP PROPERTIES FETED BY CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS IN MULTIPLE AWARD CATEGORIES ACROSS ASIA, AUSTRALIA AND THE INDIAN OCEAN
The prestigious Readers’ Choice Awards celebrates Capella Singapore, Capella Sydney, Capella Shanghai and Patina Maldives, Fari IslandsÂ
Nat Frogley
Oct 8, 20243 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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