Kurumba Maldives[1] is a resort on the island of Vihamanaafushi, Located in the North
Malé Atoll in the
Maldives. Managed by Universal Resorts,[2] Kurumba Maldives is the country's first Maldives resort.[3] It was designed by architect Mohamed Shafeeq.[4]
History
The resort opened in 1972 with its founders including local Maldivians, Mohamed Umar Maniku and Ahmed Naseem (Kerafa Naseem).[5]
Awards and achievements
The awards and achievements by the resort include:[6]
2008
Indian Ocean's Leading Resort – World Travel Awards[7]
Party with a Purpose[18] – Annual music festival charity event in support of the Kudhakudhinge Hiyaa Orphanage and Maafushi Island Education & Training Centre[19]
Kurumba Maldives is involved in sponsoring Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC),[20] a non-governmental and non-profit organization involved in promoting children's rights in Maldives.