Mindful Experiences and Culinary Discoveries

August Highlights and Experiences

This August, we invite you to slow down and savour the simple pleasures of island life.

Discover Japanese-inspired salmon creations at By The Sea, sip the refreshing Forbidden Forest Cocktail of the Month, and indulge in our tropical Banana & Passionfruit Ice Cream of the Month. Find a moment of renewal with Meera Spa’s Journey Recovery treatment, then gather for a hands-on cocktail workshop and an enchanting Full Moon Dinner by the shore. Thoughtfully curated to delight the senses, each experience is an invitation to embrace the magic of Gili. Here’s what awaits you:

International Beer Day – Tropical Beer Cocktail Workshop

7 August 2026, Friday  |  Overwater Bar

Celebrate International Beer Day with an evening of tropical flavours and creative mixology at our island sanctuary.

Guided by our talented bartenders, discover the art of crafting refreshing beer cocktails, explore unexpected flavour pairings, and savour handcrafted creations as the sun sets over the blue lagoon. A relaxed and engaging experience of mixing, tasting, and island-inspired indulgence awaits.

Full Moon Dinner – A Luminous Island Affair

27 August 2026, Monday  |  Palm Beach

Indulge in an enchanting 6-course culinary journey beneath the luminous glow of the full moon and Maldivian stars.

Set along our Palm Beach, the evening unfolds with gourmet flavours, serene ocean views, and moonlit moments that linger into the night.

Cocktail of The Month – Forbidden Forest

Available Throughout August

Discover the refreshing allure of the Forbidden Forest, a vibrant cocktail inspired by nature’s quiet beauty and sense of adventure.

Crafted with gin, elderflower liqueur, crisp green apple juice, cucumber, mint, and fresh lime, this elegant creation unfolds with layers of bright botanical flavours and cooling garden notes.

By The Sea Chef’s Special – Salmon (Sake or Shake)

Available Throughout August

Discover the flavours of Japan at By The Sea with our Salmon (Sake or Shake) 鮭 Chef Special, a celebration of premium salmon crafted with finesse and simplicity.

Enjoy the vibrant Daikon Shake Maki, combining fresh salmon, pickled daikon, and tobiko for a refreshing balance of texture and flavour, or savour our Sous Vide Shake with Orange Miso, where tender salmon is paired with a delicate citrus-miso glaze that enhances its natural richness.

Thoughtfully crafted and elegantly presented, each dish offers you a taste of Japanese culinary artistry.

Ice Cream of the Month – Banana and Passionfruit

Available Throughout August

Inspired by vibrant tropical flavours, our Banana and Passionfruit Ice Cream of the Month combines the natural sweetness of locally grown ripe bananas with the bright, refreshing character of passionfruit.

Whether enjoyed after a swim in the lagoon or beneath swaying palms in the afternoon sun, this tropical treat is a delicious reminder that life’s sweetest moments are often the simplest.

Meera Spa – Journey Recovery

Available Throughout August

Ease into island time with a restorative treatment designed to refresh body and mind after a long journey. Beginning with a soothing warm stone back massage to release travel tension, the experience concludes with a deeply hydrating facial that replenishes and revives tired skin.

Thoughtfully crafted to help you feel relaxed, renewed, and ready to embrace the rhythm of Gili.

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