Introducing The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives
The rebranded and refurbished luxury resort opens its doors to discerning travellers and embraces the local atoll community at its heart
We are delighted to announce the re-launch of The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi on 21st February 2014 – in the presence of His Excellency President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom – as the first and flagship branded property of the new Sun Siyam Resorts.
The brainchild of leading local entrepreneur, Hon. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi re-launch marks the rebirth and elevation of Mr. Siyam’s tourism ventures from Maldivian Travel Company to international luxury brand. The new-look Iru Fushi is the first ‘The Sun Siyam’ property, the premier brand of Sun Siyam Resorts that also includes the boutique ‘Beach House Collection’ and the cool, quirky ‘Sun Ray’ brands together with five further luxury resort openings planned, across three countries, in the next few years – all seeking to offer something exceptional that challenges current perceptions of luxury in the travel industry.
NEW The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives
A paradise beach resort located in the Noonu Atoll Maldives, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi features 221 luxury ocean-front villas, including 70 over-water bungalows, 11 bar and restaurant choices, a 20-room tropical spa, and range of activities and local explorations. The resort is committed to offering boutique service on a grand scale, balancing exceptional facilities and heartfelt service with a wider dedicated focus on the surrounding community.
All ‘Villa’ guests can now personally tailor their accommodation with the introduction of pillow and fragrance menus for a home-away-from-home feel; while ‘Retreat’ accommodation guests receive the added benefit of a foot massage on arrival and services of a 24-hour butler. The Spa has enhanced its offering to include traditional Chinese medicine and Maldivian treatments; opened a Spa Café serving healthy cuisine; and designed a foot reflexology path. For the discerning traveller looking for villa privacy, the resort has launched 22 new Deluxe Beach Villas with private pools (total compliment now 44). The food and beverage menus have seen the introduction of new dining experiences that include an ice-cream parlour and ‘destination dining’ options. There is also now a dedicated family dining area.
The Sun Siyam Community
The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives is also a symbolic property for Mr. Siyam, given its location in the Noonu Atoll, his childhood home. Celebrating and honouring his roots, the resort is deeply committed to enhancing the lives of Maldivians. In addition to contributing a portion of net revenue to local preschools, the resort’s GIVE philosophy (Get Involved, Visionary Experiences) enables guests to explore the local community and experience its intrinsic relationship to the resort: from visiting a local fruit farm to hearing first-hand the origins of a local village grandmother’s recipe used in the restaurants’ kitchens.
Alongside an inspiring selection of local projects, the resorts ‘Exploration and Discovery’ activities take advantage of the surrounding natural beauty and rich culture, ensuring guests come away feeling like they have had a true Maldivian experience: from kids’ club cooking classes focused on regional dishes to a plethora of sustainable water-based activities.
The Sun Siyam Journey
From humble beginnings to becoming the Maldives’ leading entrepreneur, Mr Siyam began his career working his way up the ranks in hotels around the country. His first solo venture was the launch of a now very successful tour operating business, Sun Travels. Today, alongside managing an award-winning portfolio of tourism products, Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort, Vilu Reef Beach & Spa, Beach House Iruveli and Beach House Pasikudah opening in Sri Lanka in 2014, under the new Sun Siyam brand, he is also an Executive Board Member of the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry.
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For more information please contact Kathryn Peel or Jonathan Williams at Ophir PR on 0207 381 9808 or email Kathryn@ophirpr.co.uk, Jonathan@ophirpr.co.uk.
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The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives
Located in the Noonu Atoll, a 40-minute seaplane journey from Male, the resort features 221 beautiful beachfront and over-water lagoon villas inspired by traditional Maldivian architecture. All rooms are equipped with the latest in-room amenities including 32” flat-screen TV and Bose home theatre systems.
An unrivalled range of leisure activities and excursions include a fully-equipped PADI five star dive facility and a water sports centre, tennis and badminton courts, kids club and multiple swimming pools. The tropical spa comprises 20 treatments rooms, each dedicated to a different Eastern or Western wellness philosophy for a wide range of health, relaxation and beauty options.
The choice of 11 bars and restaurants include:
- Iru Buffet Restaurant – breakfast & live cooking stations for dinner
- Flavours – over-water restaurant serving Asian-fusion cuisine (over 16’s only)
- Reflections Adult Pool & Bar – creative cocktails in a tranquil setting
- Fluid Family Pool & Bar – family-friendly drinks and light snacks throughout the day
- Bamboo – lighter Asian fare such as dim sum and sushi
- Islanders Grill – beachfront restaurant renowned for its steak and fresh seafood
- The Trio – Mediterranean-inspired over lagoon venue
- The Wine Cellar – for intimate dinners and vintage fine wines
- Bubble Lounge – trendy spot dedicated to Champagne
- Water’s Edge – perfect vantage point for sundowners and evening entertainment
- Coffee & Ice-cream Café, In-room & Destination Dining also available
For more information please contact Kathryn Peel or Jonathan Williams at Ophir PR on 0207 381 9808 or email Kathryn@ophirpr.co.uk, Jonathan@ophirpr.co.uk.
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