Kurumba Maldives


Located in the North Malé Atoll, Kurumba Maldives is a 5 star resort on the island of Vihamanaafushi, in the Maldives. Managed by Universal Resorts, Kurumba Maldives is the country's first Maldives resort. It was designed by architect Mohamed Shafeeq.

History

The resort opened in 1972 with its founders including local Maldivians, Mohamed Umar Maniku and Ahmed Naseem. Named after the word for coconut in the local Dhivehi language, Kurumba began with 30 rooms constructed using local material with walls made from coral stone and roofs composed of palm thatch.

Awards and achievements

The awards and achievements by the resort include:

2008

Kurumba Maldives is involved in sponsoring Advocating the Rights of Children, a non-governmental and non-profit organization involved in promoting children's rights in Maldives.