From desert heat to ocean retreat: Maldives resorts launch exclusive summer offers for GCC travellers
Exclusive benefits blend comfort, culture and family experiences
DUBAI – As summer holiday season begins, SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hard Rock Hotel Maldives are inviting GCC residents to exchange city heat for the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean with extended offers created around effortless luxury, privacy and family-friendly travel.
Designed exclusively for the GCC and Türkiye markets, the packages combine short-stay convenience with a range of benefits tailored to regional preferences.
The offers provide travellers with an opportunity to enjoy a complete island escape while remaining within easy reach of major Gulf cities.
Island offers
At SAii Lagoon Maldives, the ‘Lahthat Al-Nour’ (Moment of Light) package reflects the bright and relaxed atmosphere of the Maldives, allowing guests to transition into island life shortly after arrival.
As part of the offer, all single-bedroom accommodation categories welcome families with up to two children under 12. Guests can also choose from a variety of stays, including interconnected rooms, spacious suites and multi-generational overwater villas designed to provide privacy, comfort and connectivity.
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives introduces the ‘Mawsim Al-Music’ (Music Festival) package, inspired by the brand’s global music heritage and its signature entertainment-led hospitality experience. The offer includes nightly live performances, beachfront acoustic sessions and access to the Sound of Your Stay programme, featuring in-villa Fender guitars, curated vinyl collections with a Crosley turntable and personalised playlists to enhance the stay.
Guests booking stays of three nights or more through either offer can benefit from meal plan upgrades, moving from half board to full board and from full board to all-inclusive. Children can stay and dine free from the kids’ menu, while adults can explore 13 dining venues offering halal-certified meat and a variety of cuisines, including Thai, Maldivian and Mediterranean flavours.
Added experiences
The packages also include airport transfers, a one-time shisha session, express or complimentary spa treatments, a 30-minute photography session with a 5x7-inch print, a floating breakfast for pool villa categories and guided house-reef snorkelling experiences.
Guests can also enjoy recreational facilities, including an outdoor pool, fitness centre and the newly introduced GZ19 padel courts, bringing one of the GCC’s popular sports to the lagoon setting.
As part of CROSSROADS Maldives, the country’s first fully integrated lifestyle destination, visitors staying at SAii Lagoon Maldives and Hard Rock Hotel Maldives can explore both islands during their stay.
A short walk across a footbridge connects guests to The Marina @ CROSSROADS, featuring upscale shopping, the renowned Hard Rock Café, the Marine and Maldives Discovery Centres, and Koimala & Maalimi’s Junior Beach Club and Camp, offering creative activities for children aged 4 to 15.
Easy access
Located just 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, CROSSROADS Maldives provides one of the Maldives’ most accessible island escapes for travellers arriving from Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, Kuwait and Muscat. The destination combines convenient connectivity with a range of resort experiences, making it suitable for quick breaks as well as longer holidays.
The extended offers are available for stays until 31 October 2026, covering both summer escapes and autumn breaks. Bookings are open until 31 August using the codes SLMME26 for SAii Lagoon Maldives, with rates starting from USD 880++ per night, and HRHME26 for Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, with rates from USD 923++.