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Sunday Island
|July 13, 2025
Sun Siyam Resort Pasikudah
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Sun Siyam Resorts, a Maldivian hospitality group, is not only transforming luxury travel but also championing sustainable tourism in Sri Lanka.
The Maldivian property, Sun Siyam resort, a beachfront sanctuary on Sri Lanka's East Coast marks a new chapter in Sri Lanka tourism.
Since its opening, Sun Siyam Pasikudah has brought renewed energy to Sri Lanka's once quiet eastern shoreline. Under GM Arshad Refai's stewardship, the resort has positioned itself as more than a luxury escape it has become a cultural bridge and economic anchor for the region. Having managed top properties across Asia and the Middle East, GM Arshad brings a global understanding of luxury standards yet he never loses sight of the local touch. Drawing from his extensive international experiences, Refai has transformed the resort into a luxury haven.
Sun Siyam's global branding and international clientale have helped put Pasikudah on the map for high end travellers seeking untouched destinations.
How Sun Siyam Pasikudah is leading the East Coast's Boutique Renaissance
Once considered Sri Lanka's quiet frontier, the island's east coast is experiencing a deliberate and meaningful resurgence. With its powdery beaches, cultural depth, and warm waters untouched by overdevelopment, the region is fast emerging as the next chapter in responsible, high-value tourism.
And at the heart of this movement stands Sun Siyam Pasikudah, a resort nestled along the sun-drenched shores of Kalkudah that embodies a new kind of luxury. One that is intimate, sustainable, and deeply rooted in place.
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