Just Four Hours from the UAE: A Last-Minute Maldives Escape for the August Long Weekend
As UAE residents look ahead to the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday long weekend from 28–30 August, one of the year’s easiest international escapes is just four hours away. Sun Siyam is inviting travellers to make the most of the three-day break with two distinct Maldives experiences. Families looking for space, activities and plenty of choice can retreat to Sun Siyam Iru Fushi in the Noonu Atoll, while couples seeking a more intimate, slower-paced island experience can escape to Sun Siyam Vilu Reef in the South Nilandhe Atoll.
Direct connections to Malé are available with Emirates and flydubai from Dubai, Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi, and Air Arabia from Sharjah, with fares starting from around AED 1,500 one-way from Dubai and return fares from Sharjah currently available from approximately AED 1,650 per person, subject to availability.
Whichever style of escape travellers choose, Sun Siyam makes a short Maldives break easy to plan, with 24-hour All-Inclusive experiences and packages combining accommodation, return transfers, dining and added experiences. Depending on the resort, these range from full dine-around dining and premium beverages to complimentary excursions, spa experiences and floating breakfasts, allowing guests to spend less of their long weekend planning and more of it enjoying the island. Families can also benefit from Kids Stay, Eat & Play Free for up to two children sharing with their parents, making the Maldives equally suited to a spontaneous couples’ getaway or a multi-generational family long weekend.
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi – A curated Island Sanctuary
Set in the Noonu Atoll, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is part of Sun Siyam’s Luxury Collection, combining generous space, privacy and extensive dining and leisure experiences. Particularly suited to families and multi-generational groups, the resort offers spacious beach and overwater villas, including private pool options, alongside plenty of room for families to spend time together while still enjoying their own space. The resort’s extensive choice of restaurants and café, wellness experiences, water sports and activities means a short break can be tailored around every member of the family. Its 24-hour Premium All-Inclusive experience adds to the ease of a long-weekend stay, with full dine-around options, premium beverage selections, while children can stay, eat and play free when sharing with their parents.
For the August long weekend, a three-night package at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi starts from USD 3,337 (approximately AED 12,255) for two adults, including 24-hour Premium All-Inclusive, return seaplane transfers and a complimentary villa upgrade. Service charge, applicable taxes and Green Tax are also included in the package price.
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef- A Timeless Island Escape
For couples looking to leave the pace of the city behind, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, part of Sun Siyam’s Privé Collection offers a romantic boutique island retreat in the South Nilandhe Atoll. Intimate, unhurried and surrounded by an iridescent house reef, the resort brings together the seclusion of a private island with the warmth and character of a distinctly Maldivian experience. Days can move effortlessly between snorkelling the house reef, spa rituals, dolphin cruises and quiet hours beside the lagoon, while six dining venues offer flavours from around the world. The resort’s 24-hour All-Inclusive experience makes a short stay particularly effortless, allowing couples to spend less time planning and more time enjoying the island.
For the long weekend, a three-night package at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef starts from USD 2,959 (approximately AED 10,867) for two adults, including 24-hour All-Inclusive, return seaplane transfers and a romantic set dinner. Service charge, applicable taxes and Green Tax are included.
Guests can book their August long weekend escape directly through Sun Siyam, with the latest packages, availability and offers available at sunsiyam.com/offers or book@sunsiyam.com
Sometimes the best holidays are the ones you did not plan months in advance. With the Maldives only four hours away, the August long weekend is enough time to disconnect completely and return home feeling as though you’ve been away for a week.
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Nestled in the serene Noonu Atoll, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, part of the Sun Siyam Luxury Collection, is a secluded haven framed by powdery white-sand beaches and crystalline waters. Spread across 52 acres, the resort provides a private sanctuary for couples, honeymooners, and families, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the magic of Maldivian island living. The resort boasts 221 elegant beachfront and overwater villas, many with private pools. Guests are invited to embark on an exceptional culinary journey across 15 bars and dining venues, with multilingual butler service in every villa to anticipate every dining experiences and activities. Up to two children stay and dine free when sharing a villa with two adults, making it an ideal choice for families. The resort also features an adults-only pool and bar, providing a serene retreat within this idyllic island escape. The Spa by Thalgo, set within a lush natural landscape, offers over 165 indulgent treatments for complete relaxation. Marine enthusiasts can explore the vibrant underwater world through the SSI-certified dive centre or enjoy guided snorkelling at Nemo Reef.
About Sun Siyam Vilu Reef:
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef has been welcoming guests longer than almost anywhere else in the collection. And it shows, in the best possible way. This is an island with soul: intimate, unhurried, and steeped in the kind of Maldivian warmth that never dates. Guests come for the sun-lit seclusion, the 24-hour All-Inclusive, and the iridescent house reef; they return for something harder to name. Perhaps it is the spa rituals drawn from traditional technique. Perhaps it’s the experiences that draw from our Maldivian roots or the six dining venues that take you across the globe. Or perhaps it is simply the feeling, from the very first moment, of coming home. Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, the original Siyam hotel, is located on the private island of Meedhuffushi in the South Nilandhe Atoll.
About Sun Siyam Group:
Founded in 1990 by Hon. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, Sun Siyam Group is a proudly Maldivian hospitality and investment group built on a deep connection to the islands, their people, and a long standing culture of open hearted hospitality. The Group’s journey began with the establishment of Sun Travels and Tours, founded with personal savings and no external backing, laying the foundation for what would become one of the Maldives’ most influential tourism groups.
Today, the Group stands as one of the country’s leading tourism contributors and employers, with a diversified portfolio spanning hospitality, travel services, diving, construction, media, and sustainability driven ventures.
The resort journey began with the opening of Sun Siyam Vilu Reef in 1998 and has since expanded into a collection of six distinctive resorts, including five properties in the Maldives and one in Sri Lanka. Unified under The House of Siyam, the portfolio spans three collections: Luxury, represented by Sun Siyam Iru Fushi; Lifestyle, including Sun Siyam Olhuveli and Siyam World; and Privé, comprising Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, and Sun Siyam Pasikudah in Sri Lanka.
Operating across the Maldives and Sri Lanka, and supported by global sales and representation offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and the Americas, Sun Siyam Group continues to strengthen its international presence while remaining deeply rooted in Maldivian heritage, authenticity, and community. United by a shared purpose, the Group remains committed to championing extraordinary experiences while shaping the future of modern island hospitalityTop of Form
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