Urban Joy Island Bliss
On a freezing winter’s evening the coolest people in town are at Icetank to celebrate the reopening of Hotel W’s hottest destination: W Maldives. The temperature’s rising; so is the tempo. There’s a supper crafted by Israeli British Chef Yotam Ottolenghi to enjoy while the sound of Indian Ocean waves lap round the room. Images of W Maldives flash across the white walls of Icetank. Seaside sculptures are a reminder of topical tropics. Peace, tranquillity, serenity.
Amila Handunwala, General Manager of W Maldives, announces, “We’re all set to reopen in January with a bold full scale renovation that redefines the island escape. We’re the first W Hotel to undergo the brand’s global branding initiative. Every detail of the resort has been thoughtfully redesigned from the 77 beach villas with private pools to cutting edge dining and bar concepts. I look forward to welcoming you to W Maldives!”
Boom! Bang! Blast! Drummers ascend from the basement, mystical sea creatures appear from nowhere, and London based French musician DJ Maïa sets the room on fire! Musically, that is. Tuesday is the new Friday and 7pm the new midnight as everyone takes to the Nu Disco, House and Funk dancefloor. It’s like a Vogue celebration and Goodwood party rolled into one. Beautiful people, beautiful places, beautiful times.
