Start of Lounge Operations at the Newly Built VIP Terminal Building

Saturday 8th of January 2022

During the golden hour of the 7th of January 2022, Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) began Maamahi Executive Lounge operations at the newly developed phase 1 of the VIP Terminal building at Velana International Airport.

The new terminals allow visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty from both landside and airside from the comfort of elegant, spacious spaces within the terminal itself. Along with a F&B area, there is an enhanced duty-free shopping experience which visitors can immerse themselves in.

The building concept was done by the world-renowned Architect Yuji Yamazaki, and the detail designs were done by AECOM. It is being developed as a two-phased project by the leading construction companies in China: Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG). Phase 1, the ground floor, is dedicated to VVIP services, whilst the 1st and 2nd floors are dedicated to VIP and CIP services, respectively.

The newly developed phase 1 is approximately 3,200 square meters, and once the total project is completed it would provide 6,800 square meters of space against the old building, which is 670 square meters.

The 2nd phase construction works for the new VIP Terminal development is scheduled to start in early 2022.