Sun Siyam Vilu Reef has officially unveiled its new Ocean Signature Villas with Pool and Slide, marking the resort’s most significant transformation to date. The launch was announced during an exclusive event attended by local media, partners and VIP guests, led by Hon. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Sun Siyam.
Part of Sun Siyam’s Privé Collection, the resort has introduced 50 overwater villas, comprising 48 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom Ocean Signature Villas. The new accommodation is designed to combine luxury, privacy and playful experiences, offering panoramic lagoon views and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Available in one- and two-bedroom configurations, the villas feature expansive living spaces, integrated pantries, private dressing areas, open-plan bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs and dual vanities, and spacious outdoor decks. Each villa also includes a private pool, an overwater hammock and an 11-metre water slide leading directly into the lagoon.
Speaking at the launch, Hon. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed said, “Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is where the Sun Siyam story began, so this moment is especially meaningful for us. As we enter a new chapter, our focus remains simple: creating exceptional experiences while staying true to the warmth and hospitality that define who we are.”
To bring the new concept to life, Sun Siyam collaborated with Lee McNichol and Jose Rivero, Founders and Creative Directors of London-based Studio Sixty7. Inspired by the Maldives’ natural surroundings, the interiors combine soft curves, natural textures, white timber-panelled walls and deep blue ceilings that reflect the colours of the ocean. Locally crafted artwork further enhances the villas’ sense of place.
“Studio Sixty7’s vision for this new luxury overwater villa in the Maldives balances calm minimalism with bold expression. White timber-paneled walls create a light, serene backdrop, contrasted by a deep blue ceiling that reflects the richness of the surrounding ocean. Arched ceiling details guide movement through the space, echoed in the soft, curved forms of the bespoke timber joinery. Recessed lighting is seamlessly integrated to enhance the architecture, casting a warm, subtle glow. Locally made artwork adds depth and authenticity, grounding the design in its Maldivian context. The result is a refined, immersive escape at that feels both tranquil and distinctive,” said Lee McNichol and Jose Rivero, Founders of Studio Sixty7.
Masdhooq Saeed, Cluster General Manager of Sun Siyam Vilu Reef and Sun Siyam Iru Veli, said, “Our goal was to create something truly beyond exceptional. Working alongside award-winning creative minds, we are debuting a series of overwater signature villas that possess a completely renewed soul and appearance. These overwater villas are entirely unique to the Maldives, offering a diverse range of grand sizes and rare structural layouts. Each is meticulously designed to serve as an immersive, luxurious sanctuary where avant-garde design meets the timeless beauty of the surrounding ocean. “
Officially launched under the theme ‘A New Rhythm of the Reef’, the Ocean Signature Villas represent a new chapter for Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, combining contemporary design, immersive guest experiences and authentic Maldivian hospitality while building on the legacy of the resort where the Sun Siyam story first began.
