In a striking fusion of sport and luxury, Patina Maldives has announced an exclusive partnership with German football giant FC Bayern Munich to host a series of youth training camps on the Fari Islands. Set against the turquoise backdrop of the Indian Ocean, the camps promise to combine elite-level football coaching with an immersive island holiday experience.
Following the success of a similar collaboration with Real Madrid in 2024, Patina Maldives will offer six football camps throughout 2025, carefully scheduled during school holidays. These sessions are open to football-loving children and teenagers, who will have the rare opportunity to train under the guidance of licensed coaches from the German champions.
Each camp is anchored in FC Bayern’s renowned coaching philosophy, aimed at enhancing technical precision, tactical awareness, and team dynamics. The training will be split into three age groups to ensure age-appropriate skill development. Participants will not only walk away with improved ball control and game intelligence but also with a full official FC Bayern kit—shirt, shorts and socks—as a personal memento from their time on the pitch.
Yet the offering extends well beyond football. After hours of drills and matches, young players can plunge into the warm waters of the lagoon, while families enjoy the full spectrum of Patina’s luxury amenities. From its award-winning spa to coral restoration workshops, the resort caters to every generation. Parents can unwind on white sandy beaches or engage in sustainable activities while their children refine their penalty shots just metres away.
