Marriott The Palm is located in Dubai, just 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport. On its own private stretch of beach and within easy reach of all Dubai has to offer.
Angsana Velavaru (shown on the map) is situated in the pristine South Nilandhe Atoll on the island of Velavaru, otherwise known as ‘Turtle Island’. The resort is a scenic 40-minute seaplane journey from Malé.
The Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah offers a superb range of dining venues on site, including Cucina serving authentic Italian dishes, Smoki Moto with Korean inspired cuisine, the rooftop lounge Above Eleven offering a Nikkei menu of Peruvian and Japanese dishes and more.
Dine on fresh Pan Asian cuisine at the end of the boardwalk at Funa, enjoy European and Asian inspired dishes at Kaani, head to Azzuro, suspended over the ocean with a tinder veranda and serving gourmet Mediterranean dishes, enjoy a romantic candlelit BBQ dinner with a private chef on the beach. As you would expect, there are plenty of options at this wonderful island resort - after all this is paradise!
Day One
Board your Emirates flight from London Heathrow on the direct overnight service to Dubai.
Day Two
Arriving early in the morning to really make the most of your time here, you'll be met by the Marhaba team who will fast track you through immigration, avoiding the often very long wait times. The Marhaba team will then introduce you to your driver for the private transfer to the Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah. You'll stay here for 3 nights in a Palm Deluxe King Room with breakfast and evening meals included.
Days Three to Four
Dubai has a huge variety of things to do so this is your opportunity to tick a few things off your bucket list - head to new heights at the viewpoints in the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, experience a desert safari, even go parachuting or skiing. With some of the world's best water parks and theme parks, you will not be short of things to do during your stay in Dubai.
Day Five
A private transfer will pick you up and take you back over to Dubai airport in the morning for your onward flight to the Maldives. You'll land in the early afternoon, in time to be escorted over to the seaplane terminal for a scenic journey across to the Angsana Velevaru. You'll be staying on this paradise island for 7 nights in a Beachfront Villa on an All Inclusive Dine basis.
Days Six to Eleven
This island has marine life teeming around the house reef, there's a good chance you'll want to spend most of your time here in the water - diving, snorkelling or enjoying one of the many other water sports such as water skiing, sailing, windsurfing and much more. On dry land, have a go at the beach volleyball or beach football or get pampered with a spa treatment.
Day Twelve
Time to leave paradise and head home, wave goodbye to your new friends and take the seaplane back to Male where you'll board your international flight with Emirates back to London Heathrow, via Dubai.