Powder-white sand beaches, swaying palm trees and turquoise waters are the perfect backdrop for a long weekend of island bliss served up with Maldivian smiles to celebrate the four-day UAE National Day holiday (Saturday 30 November to Tuesday 3 December).  

The Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is inviting residents from the United Arab Emirates to visit for an extended weekend of Maldivian discovery.   

The Resort which is just a few hours flight from Dubai with Emirates and Fly Dubai or Abu Dhabi with a choice of Etihad or Wizz Air, plus 45-minutes by speedboat from the international airport is a favourite for families, couples and keen Scuba Divers.  

Prices start from US$289* per Villa per night for two staying in a Garden Villa including breakfast. 

The pick of the resort's packages include:  

Stay & Spa :  Escape to tranquility amidst nature, a pristine beach, and sparkling turquoise waters. This three-night getaway offers daily breakfast, a spa experience each day for two, and much more. 

Family Getaway :  Awarded the title of the leading family resort in the Maldives for 2023, this destination excels at catering to both you and your children. This package features daily breakfast and dinner, welcome amenities for kids, a fun 'Make Your Own Pizza' family lunch*, a romantic beach dinner setup for parents while the kids have a movie night*, and much more. 

All Inclusive, Drinks too  :  Ready yourself for a National Day weekend of relaxation, discovery, and the creation of memories with an enchanting all-inclusive package, complete with limitless adult libations! This immersive experience weaves together the ideal blend of comfort and convenience. 

And Scuba Divers there is something for you too.   Check out the resort's DIVE FREE promotion which entitles up to two certified divers per room to two dives per day.  There are T&Cs and a minimum 3-night stay for this one, but it's terrific value and the resort is located near some amazing dive sites.   Check out their Diving brochure here:  https://holidayinn.aflip.in/HIRKM_DiveBrochure.html  

For reservations and enquiries, email reservations.hikandooma@ihg.com  

For information about Room Offers at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives visit www.maldives.holidayinnresorts.com 

*All offers are subject to availability.   Prices are in US Dollars and subject to 10% Service Charge, 17.6% Tourism GST and Mandatory Maldives Green Tax of USD 6 per person per night.   

Notes to editors  

More info on the packages mentioned can be found at these links: 

https://maldives.holidayinnresorts.com/hotel-offers/stay-spa-getaway/  

https://maldives.holidayinnresorts.com/hotel-offers/family-getaway/  

https://maldives.holidayinnresorts.com/hotel-offers/all-inclusive-stay/  

The all-inclusive offer is fully detailed in this brochure:  

https://holidayinn.aflip.in/AllInclusiveStays.html