December 16

Up Close with Abdulla Thamheed (Thambe)

Travel Trade Maldives sat down with Abdulla Thamheed (Thambe), the Group General Manager of Sun Siyam Resorts, for an inspiring interview.

Thambe provided insights into his remarkable 27-year journey in the hospitality industry, starting out as a young waiter at the age of 15 in 1996. He also elaborated on his experiences, perspectives, and the crucial role he plays in shaping the distinctive identity of Sun Siyam Resorts.

Watch the full interview below.

Lady in sunset

June 01

Sun Siyam Cares
Group of Manta Rays

March 29

Manta Ray Viewpoint

Lady in black

May 16

Performance by Anastasia Denisova

Shebani Portrait

June 28

Shébani & Iman performing live
Lady Portrait_3

August 10

DJ Don’t Touch My Hair set to perform

Oneviolin Portrait

September 22

ONEVIOLIN set to perform

Group of Dolphins_1

September 21

Water Adventures
Dj Marvin closeup

October 20

Tropical Wonderland

Scuba Diving at Vilu Reef_2

September 19

Begin Diving

Live Station at iru fushi_1

September 19

Foodies Dream
Couple dancing tango

January 16

SIYAM WORLD HOSTS TANGO NIGHT WITH WORLD CHAMPIONS
Easter Brochure

March 30

Siyam World Maldives to Celebrate Easter Holidays
Boduberu_Eid Celebration

April 20

EID Celebration at Siyam World
Chef Oberoi Portrait Closeup

April 25

Chef Residency Series at Sun Siyam Iru Veli
Yoga instructor Portrait

June 02

Celebrating International Yoga Day
Barrique Setup

June 01

Around the World wine and food galore
A portrait of a man

July 09

Mind-blowing magic with Lucca Lucian at Siyam World and Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Chef Portrait

August 14

Chef Residency Series at Sun Siyam Iru Veli
Floating Dinner_1

August 30

A Unique Experience - The Floating Platform Dinner
Seabreacher_1

September 01

Never seen before experiences
Tom Zanetti

September 27

Music & Michelin Stars to Collide at Siyam World Maldives’ First Birthday Bash
Siyam World Omega Event

November 13

SIYAM WORLD IS BREAKING BOUNDARIES WITH EPIC MEGA EVENTS

SIGMA at Sun Siyam Olhuveli

December 02

back to the 80s for some bodacious beach bliss with Nostalgic noel
Jack Fowler Siyam World

December 03

Siyam World’s ‘Great Carnival’ guaranteed to get guests into the party spirit
Hayley May

December 04

Glowing through the festive season at Vilu Reef
Jeremiah performs at Sun Siyam Iru Veli

December 04

Lighting up your festive holidays at Iru Veli
Cancer Awareness Sun Siyam Vilu Reef

February 08

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Promotes Healthy Living on World Cancer Day 2023
Chief Executive Officer of Sun Siyam Resorts

February 08

Sun Siyam Resorts promotes Deepak Booneady to CEO
Mohamed Shihab

March 21

Strengthens its Business Development Team

Marco Materazzi

March 27

Celebrate this Eid with a blast at Siyam World with Marco Materazzi
Ahmed Ali

March 13

Fantastic additions to its Management Team

Giada Blanca

March 29

Get ready for a blast this Easter with Giada Blanca
Tree Planting

March 31

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Commits to Sustainability

Thomas Karnovski

April 01

Celebrate Eid with Thomas Karnovski
Ali Al Sayed Siyam World

April 08

Celebrating World Laughter Day with Ali Al Sayed and Mina Liccione
Imah Dumagay

April 03

Performance by Comedians Amr Elassal & Imah Dumagay
Jiji Rajesh Sun Siyam

April 05

Group Director of Revenue & Distributions
Nikita Gandhi

April 20

Chef Residency Series at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Coral Planting at Olhuveli

April 26

Sun Siyam Resorts Embraces Sustainability
MANUELE BAIOCCHINI

April 27

Chef Residency Series at Sun Siyam Iru Veli
Cultural Show

June 23

Eid Al Adha at Sun Siyam Resorts
Jazz Saxophonist Eliza Sax

July 15

Mesmerizing Jazz with Saxophonist Elizaveta Yurgina

Aerial View Iru Fushi_6

July 17

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Celebrates World Youth Skills Day
Ponies of Siyam World

July 24

Pony Riding Adventure for Kids at Siyam World
Siyam World Redbull Paramotor-1

August 05

Siyam World Maldives hosts Paragliding World Champions
Chef Mirko Zago portrait

August 06

Gastronomic Extravaganza with Chef Mirko Zago

Chef Einat Admony residency at Sun Siyam Resorts Maldives

August 15

Flavorful Adventure with Chef Einat Admony
Guests participate in Fruit Mixing at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi

September 20

Festive Fruit Mixing at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Siyam World Maldives Celebrates Two Years Of Success

September 27

Siyam World Maldives Celebrates 2nd Birthday
World Tourism Day 2023 at Sun Siyam Iru Veli

September 29

Commemoration of World Tourism Day 2023
Stranger Things Halloween at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi

October 05

'STRANGER THINGS' COMES TO SUN SIYAM IRU FUSHI
Clean Up Activity at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi

October 09

SUN SIYAM IRU FUSHI RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABLE AWARD
SSIF receives SATA 2023

October 13

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Wins Gold Award at SATA 2023
DJ Charsley Portrait

June 28

DJ Charlesy set to perform
Hatchling

June 13

Environment and wellness
Tripadvisor Logo

June 13

TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards 2021
Lady striking a pose_2

December 18

Sun Siyam Iru Veli celebrates its 3rd Anniversary
Aerial View Siyam World_7

December 01

The Beach House Collection @ Siyam World
Dj Mel Blatt and Jamie Portrait

December 01

Global Thrills & World Adventures
A portrait of a man waiving

January 05

Tennis Coaching by Michaël Llodra
Kids painting at Kids Club

February 01

Harmony Children's Camp
Dj Thomas Live Performance

February 03

Shébani & Thomas at Sun Siyam Olhuveli, this Valentine’s Week
A portrait of a lady with trumpet

February 03

Valentine’s week with Saxophonist Felicity at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Portrait of a Chef

February 13

Masterchef Marcel Thiele Set To Cook Up A Storm At Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Chef live

March 30

The Cube
Portrait

April 05

An Exceptional Easter at Sun Siyam Olhuveli

Live DJ Marvin

April 09

A WeeK of Easter Celebration!
Dj Marvin closeup_1

April 10

Easter Fun at Sun Siyam Iru Veli
Sara Siyam

November 04

Sun Siyam Resorts Launches Creative Department

Pool bar at Sun Siyam Olhuveli

November 04

Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives Unveils its Third Island Paradise

President of Maldives gives an award to Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

November 01

Sun Siyam Group Celebrates a Milestone Achievement

Dj Marvin Portrait

November 05

Star performances and DJ sets to ensure ‘tis the season to be jolly
Jetpack

February 08

Siyam World launches world’s first underwater jet pack with cudajet
Esteban Cambiasso

February 28

World of Transylvania
Chris Metcalfe Sun Siyam Olhuveli

February 28

DJ CHRIS METCALFE SET TO PERFORM AT SUN SIYAM OLHUVELI THIS MARCH
Aniko Yoga at Siyam World

April 06

Celebrating International Yoga Day

Yoe Dong Gu

April 09

International Yoga Day
Gary Cahill

May 01

Football Camp with Wayne Bridge & Gary Cahill
Sun Siyam Iru Veli

June 01

TripAdvisor 2023 Travelers Choice® Best Of The Best Hotel Award
Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

January 01

Our Founder
Chef Tom Brown in the kitchen

September 15

Elevated Dining Experience with Chef Tom Brown

Boduberu Cultural Show at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef

October 07

SUN SIYAM VILU REEF CELEBRATES SILVER JUBILEE
Zulaikha Manik - Deputy Managing Director, Sun Siyam Resorts

October 28

Interview with Deputy Managing Director of Sun Siyam Resorts
Vilu Reef Tree Planting Project 3

October 28

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef's Tree Planting Project
Velidhoo Student Internship at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi

November 08

NOONU ATOLL EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT TRIP
LED show Sun Siyam Vilu Reef

November 10

Sun Siyam Resorts Festive Season Programme
Arshed Refai, General Manager

November 17

Sun Siyam Pasikudah Introduces General Manager
Abdulla Atham

November 13

THE LEADERSHIP TEAM OF SUN SIYAM IRU FUSHI
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Marine Biologist

November 16

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Appoints Marine Biologist
Black Friday Offer Sun Siyam Vilu Reef

November 16

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals
Sun Siyam Pasikudah Interior

November 18

Sun Siyam Pasikudah Reopens After Stunning Transformation
Sun Siyam Pasikudah Reopening Event

November 23

Sun Siyam Pasikudah Reopening Event
Virgin Atlantic Holiday Fam Trip Maldives

December 05

SUN SIYAM RESORTS & VIRGIN ATLANTIC HOST UK MEDIA
Kaage Maldivian Restaurant - View

December 11

SIYAM WORLD OPENS A NEW MALDIVIAN RESTAURANT, KAAGE
Arabian Travel Awards Siyam World 2023

December 10

Siyam World at Arabian Travel Awards 2023

Vilu Sisters at Vilu Reef

December 12

Holistic Hospitality at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
Coconut Oil Making at Sun Siyam Iru Veli

January 13

Coconut Oil Making at Sun Siyam Iru Veli

Chef Christof Egli at Sun Siyam Iru Veli

January 12

Sun Siyam Iru Veli Welcomes New Executive Chef

Couple by the beach_1

January 14

Regency Romance at Sun Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef X Marhe Centre Visit

January 18

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Hosts Sustainable Tourism Education Program
Masdhooq Saeed

January 22

Sun Siyam Iru Veli appoints Masdhooq Saeed as General Manager
Moroccan Singer-Songwriter Asha

January 23

Moroccan Singer-Songwriter Asha at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Chinese New Year 2024 at Siyam World Maldives

January 23

Chinese New Year Celebrations at Siyam World Maldives
Valetines Day Siyam World Maldives

January 24

Valentines Day Celebrations at Siyam World Maldives
Zhang Bao

January 25

Lunar New Year Celebration 2024

January 25

Paradise Pulse at Sun Siyam Olhuveli
Mohamed Najah - Sun Siyam Iru Veli

January 29

New Director of Operations at Sun Siyam Iru Veli
Singer-songwriter Shebani

February 05

EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCES BY SHEBANI AT SUN SIYAM IRU VELI
World Cancer Day at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi

February 06

Racing for a Cause
Nicolas Subra At Sun Siyam Iru Veli

February 08

A MAGICAL EASTER AWAITS

Destination Dining Sun Siyam Pasikudah for Valentines Day

February 09

Escape to secluded romance at Sun Siyam Pasikudah
76th Independence Day Sri Lanka

February 10

Sri Lanka's 76th Independence Day
Matilda at Sun Siyam Olhuveli

February 16

CELEBRATION OF LOVE & MUSIC
Easter at Siyam World Maldives

February 17

Easter Getaway at Siyam World Maldives
Pasikudah Wine Tasting

February 18

Exclusive Deals at Sun Siyam Pasikudah

February 19

Siyam World Travelife Gold Certification

February 20

Eid Al Fitr at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
Saurabh Pandit Revenue Manager

February 20

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi appoints Saurabh Pandit as new Revenue Manager
Erika Magora

February 26

Sun Siyam Resorts boosts its PR & Communications Team
Aerial Sun Siyam Iru Veli Eid

February 27

Sun Siyam Iru Veli Celebrates Eid Al Fitr

March 01

Thali Dinner Experience at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
Adam Afsan, Director of Sales at Siyam World Maldives

February 28

Adam Afsan promoted to Director of Sales at Siyam World Maldives

YOUNA DJ At Siyam World Maldives for White Valentines Day

March 04

White Valentine's Day Celebrations at Siyam World Maldives
Ahmed Shareef To Director Of Engineering

March 05

Sun Siyam Iru Veli promotes Ahmed Shareef to Director of Engineering
DJ Asturia

March 06

"Spegg-tacular" Easter Celebration
Lagoon Breakfast Sun Siyam Vilu Reef

March 07

LAGOON BREAKFAST EXPERIENCE at SUN SIYAM VILU REEF

Upul Sustainability Manager At Sun Siyam Resorts

March 11

Chaminda Upul Kumara as Sustainability Project Manager

March 17

International Women's Day 2024
TUI Olhuveli Romance

March 19

TUI Global Hotel Awards
Upcycled Umbrella Sun Siyam Iru Fushi

March 18

Turning waste into fashion

March 23

A kaleidoscope of Colors Holi Celebrations
Yujin From Korea

April 01

International Yoga Day with Yogi, Yujin, from Korea
Floating Delights - Sushi

March 31

Floating Delights and Lagoon Breakfast
Tommy Meneses Yoga Teacher

April 03

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Celebrates International Yoga Day

SSVR Cultural Show

March 31

Unforgettable Eid Al Fitr

April 07

Sinhala and Tamil New Year at Sun Siyam Pasikudah
Michael Owen At Siyam World Maldives

April 02

Siyam World Strikes Gold with Football Icons
Yoga Day At Sun Siyam Iru Fushi

April 08

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives hosts Yoga expert Preeti Kalia
Yoga Day At Sun Siyam Olhuveli, Maldives

April 05

Yoga Day at Sun Siyam Olhuveli, Maldives

L&D Manager Athif Ibrahim

April 09

Sun Siyam Iru Veli Appoints New Learning & Development Manager
Ahmed Naufal

April 12

Sun Siyam Resorts Promotes Ahmed Naufal as Group DOSM
Nathaniel Alapide

April 16

Renowned sand artist Nathaniel Alapide at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
GM With Guests at New Year Celebration

April 17

Sun Siyam Pasikudah Celebrates Sinhala and Tamil New Year

PETAR MARKOSKI Musical tour at Sun Siyam Resorts

April 18

Petar Markoski's musical performance tour at Sun Siyam Resorts
SW Francesco Totti

April 19

SPRING FOOTBALL CAMPS WITH STAR PLAYERS