Turquoise tides, grilled delights, and Karak Chai on the sand — this Eid, COMO Hotels invites you to trade tradition for tropical glamour (with all the heart still intact). If your Eid Al Adha plans involve the usual—family, feasting, and festivity—you’re halfway there. Now, imagine all of that transported to a postcard-perfect Maldivian island, where your shoes are optional, the sea is your front yard, and your “Eid outfit” might just be a breezy kaftan and SPF 50. Welcome to COMO Cocoa Island and COMO Maalifushi, where Eid this year isn’t just a celebration—it’s a sun-drenched sensory adventure wrapped in white sand, spice, and starlight.
COMO Maalifushi: Where Eid Glows and Grills
At COMO Maalifushi, Eid evenings get the fire-and-flavour treatment with Sea, Fire, Land and Salt—a dining ritual so atmospheric, it makes your Instagram jealous. Think: toes-in-the-sand dining, the scent of sizzling seafood, and golden hour that practically demands poetry.
Every Friday during the Eid season, the beach transforms into a culinary theatre. Freshly hooked fish, prime cuts, flame-licked veggies — all served under a canopy of stars with that signature COMO elegance. It’s like Eid dinner got a beachfront glow-up. Pro tip: Arrive hungry and with a camera. You’ll want to remember both the food and that horizon.
COMO Cocoa Island: Tea Time, Island Style
Prefer your celebrations a little more serene? Over at COMO Cocoa Island, afternoons slow down in the most delicious way. Their high tea experience serves up Karak Chai with a view, handcrafted pastries, and — if you’re in the mood — a cloud of shisha, all in a setting that feels like a secret garden with an ocean soundtrack.
It’s Eid with a touch of whimsy: laughter between sips, palm trees whispering in the breeze, and every moment infused with the island’s gentle rhythm. You might even forget to check your phone — and that’s the point.
More Than a Getaway — It’s a COMO Kind of Connection
“Eid Al Adha is a time to pause and reconnect with those who matter most,” says Peter Nilsson, COMO Hotels’ Maldives MD. And that’s the vibe here: soul-deep hospitality, curated experiences, and thoughtful details that make you feel at home — even when your home is currently floating over a coral reef.
Whether you’re gathering the family for a barefoot feast or taking a solo sojourn for a bit of Eid introspection (perhaps mid-massage at COMO Shambhala?), COMO’s brand of quiet luxury has you covered.
The Resorts at a Glance:
COMO Maalifushi: The Maldives’ best-kept secret in the Thaa Atoll. Seclusion, surf spots, and overwater villas made for dreamers.
COMO Cocoa Island: A whisper-quiet retreat with iconic Dhoni-shaped villas, crystal-clear lagoons, and a serious wellness pedigree.
This Eid, don’t just celebrate — elevate.
From fire-grilled feasts to spiced tea by the sea, COMO’s island sanctuaries offer a luxury escape that honours tradition while rewriting it in the sand. Because when the occasion calls for togetherness, why not gather somewhere extraordinary?
Pack light. Eid looks better in linen.
By: Lucas Raven
