The Marina @ CROSSROADS Maldives: The First Integrated Lifestyle Destination

EMBOODHOO LAGOON,Maldives,Sept. 11,2018 -- The first integrated lifestyle destination in the Republic of Maldives: CROSSROADS by Singha Estate,is set to open in early 2019 at Emboodhoo Lagoon. The development sits just a 15-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport and Male capital city,presenting a variety of offers including dining,shopping,entertainments and leisure activities.

The first integrated lifestyle destination in the Republic of Maldives: CROSSROADS by Singha Estate,is set to open in early 2019 at Emboodhoo Lagoon

CROSSROADS Maldives will ultimately comprise 9 islands,8 hotels and resorts,and a retail space of over 11,000 sqm,equipped with hotel guests' own arrival jetties and inter-island water transportation. The Marina @ CROSSROADS welcomes visitors of all ages - both foreign and local- among its unique offerings will be an upscale boardwalk,featuring a stylish dining experience,and hosting celebrity chefs and world-renowned DJs.

The integrated project will feature the Maldives's first luxury yacht marina,the eponymous establishment of The Marina at CROSSROADS,which will host the guests' private yachts and plays its role in redefining the Maldives' tourism experience.

A wide range of world-renowned restaurants opening at The Marina @ CROSSROADS Maldives

Hard Rock Cafe Maldives-- Guests can enjoy authentic American cuisine amidst the ultimate rock atmosphere with 185 indoor and outdoor seats,and an exclusive beach access,taking dining with a view to a whole new level. Hard Rock Cafe Maldives is a perfect getaway where holidaymakers come to eat and mingle,catering excellent food and music,including cocktails and handmade American classics. Flaunting an exclusive beachfront area with sunbeds,Hard Rock Cafe Maldives welcomes cozy gatherings and party events alike.

A wide range of world-renowned restaurants will be opening at The Marina @ CROSSROADS Maldives

Cafe del Mar Maldives-- The world-renowned beach club from Ibiza offers an exclusive relax & dine experience,with an artful selection of food,drinks,and exquisite music in a setting surrounded by nature. Café del Mar Maldives boasts unique designs in a playful marriage of modern convenience,tropical intrigue,and Maldivian arts. The club caters to a great variety of tastes,from light snacks to special dinners,Woodfire Pizza & Gelato Bar,and specialty cocktails. With 300 poolside daybeds and 400 seats,the club will also have 3 private cabanas and a swim-up pool bar.

Two of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants,owned by visionary chef and restaurateur Dharshan Munidasa,will take up residence at The Marina @ CROSSROADS,their first in the Maldives:

Ministry of Crab-- A true haven for crustacean fans that celebrates Sri Lankan crabs,ranging from 500g 'Small' crabs to 2KG 'Crabzillas';

Nihonbashi-- A renowned Japanese restaurant that has,for 23 years,served an extensive selection of fine Japanese cuisine,crafted from the highest quality Sri Lankan ingredients.

The Marina @ CROSSROADS will also feature a mix of top chain restaurants and luxury retail stores. These include: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf,an American roast coffee and exotic tea chain,Cafe'ier,a local chic and comfortable space for special fresh roasted coffee,Saint Trop by Crepes & Co.,a unique and timeless south of France cafe nestled in the heart of The Marina @ CROSSROADS,Albahr by Seahouse Maldives,an authentic Arabic restaurant,Kenny Rogers Roasters,a mid-casual dining restaurant that serves roast chicken with Kenny's famous home-made recipe.

Retail stores will include Xerjoff Perfume,an Italian luxury perfumery,Divine Jewelry,and Souvenir shop. Puma - an athletic and casual footwear,apparel and accessories store,will also make an appearance,stocking limited edition,top of the line,and newest products.

Mr. Thiti Thongbenjamas,Chief Operating Officer,CROSSROADS,said "Singha Estate sees a great opportunity to open up new market segments by tapping into MICE travellers and family groups. Our project's unique selling point as the first multi-island integrated destination and its full range offers of international restaurant and retail outlets will help CROSSROADS cater to the preferences of all visitors."

The Marina @ CROSSROADS embodies Singha Estate's values for the expression of cultural identities and sustainability with the creation of the Maldives Discovery Center- a unique cultural attraction with stunning designs that will showcase the charms of local arts and crafts,and empower local artists,the Marine Discovery Center- a sea-life conservation hub that will spearhead world-class coral propagation activities,with a goal to become one of the largest coral conservation areas in the Maldives,the CROSSROADS Event Hall - a large multi-purpose venue,ideal for meetings or workshops,that can be hired for exclusive gatherings,dinners and celebrations,supported by a professional event planning and catering team,and the Diving Center-organizer of water recreation activities and home to the Maldives' first floatable water park and glass bottomed submarine.

For retail space at The Marina @ CROSSROADS,the first and largest integrated destination in the Maldives,please contact themarina@crossrodsmaldives.com or tel. +66-85-055-9098.

About CROSSROADS Maldives

The development of the CROSSROADS project is set to redefine the Maldives' vacation experience as the largest integrated leisure and recreation destination that will attract and captivate the international family-leisure markets to the Maldives.

Inspired by cultures from the East and the West at the crossing of Maritime Silk Road,the project is situated within the 7 km-long lagoon just 15 minutes from Male International Airport by boat presenting an easy access and unique offerings for travellers as well as the residents of the capital city. Featuring a luxurious yacht marina and a rich combination of hotels,entertainment,one-of-a-kind lifestyle beach club,retail and fine dining,the project also houses a cultural center that will promote the life and crafts of the islands nation and introduce global practice sustainable tourism schemes dedicated to preserving the bio-diversity of the Maldives' prestigious marine ecosystem and enhancing the well-being of the local community.

Singha Estate Public Company Limited

123,Suntowers Building B,22nd Floor,Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road,

Chom Phon,Chatuchak,Bangkok 10900,Thailand

T: +66 (0) 2050-5555

www.singhaestate.co.th

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