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Seeing Double & Getting Double Returns

Dubai & Maldives Incentive Combo

Overview

Seeing Double & Getting Double Returns

A Dubai & Maldives Incentive Combo

A boutique, high‑impact incentive across Dubai and the Maldives for top performers – Two Iconic Destinations, One Unforgettable Reward.

 

HISIDE delivered a split‑destination incentive for a leading South African corporate’s Excellence Awards Platinum winners. A boutique group of 47 winners and partners enjoyed a luxe 1‑night Dubai stopover followed by four nights at Avani + Fares Resort, Baa Atoll, Maldives. The brief: reward top performers, boost team cohesion and create lasting motivation — with flawless logistics, premium moments and a healthy dose of fun.

“HISIDE knocked it out of the park! From flawless multi‑destination logistics to the personalised touches in the Maldives, every moment felt premium. The team handled weather hiccups with calm and creativity — that awesome impromptu quiz turned into one of the trip’s highlight. Our winners felt truly celebrated. Highly recommend!”

ABSA BankEvent Manager

Overview

Seeing Double & Getting Double Returns

A Dubai & Maldives Incentive Combo

A boutique, high‑impact incentive across Dubai and the Maldives for top performers – Two Iconic Destinations, One Unforgettable Reward.

 

HISIDE delivered a split‑destination incentive for a leading South African corporate’s Excellence Awards Platinum winners. A boutique group of 47 winners and partners enjoyed a luxe 1‑night Dubai stopover followed by four nights at Avani + Fares Resort, Baa Atoll, Maldives. The brief: reward top performers, boost team cohesion and create lasting motivation — with flawless logistics, premium moments and a healthy dose of fun.

“HISIDE knocked it out of the park! From flawless multi‑destination logistics to the personalised touches in the Maldives, every moment felt premium. The team handled weather hiccups with calm and creativity — that awesome impromptu quiz turned into one of the trip’s highlight. Our winners felt truly celebrated. Highly recommend!”

ABSA BankEvent Manager

How did HISIDE make it happen?

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Challenges

CHALLENGES:

 

  • Operational compliance required splitting the group across two flights.
  • Multi‑destination logistics (emirates flights, seaplane transfers, multi‑venue coordination).
  • Weather disruptions in the Maldives (overcast and intermittent rain) threatened scheduled island activities.
  • Keeping a small group engaged with varied expectations while preserving a premium guest experience.

Solution

SOLUTIONS:

  • End‑to‑end planning: flights, seaplane, transfers, accommodation and registration.
  • VIP Dubai: arrivals, leisure day, sightseeing bus, Dhow dinner and Dubai Mall fountain dinner.
  • Maldives program: snorkelling, jet‑skiing, sunset cruises, spa treatments and personalised in‑room gifts.
  • Team build: island riddle challenge (teams of six; Dive Masters won in 58 mins).
  • Contingency & comms: quick pivot to Quiz Night, real‑time WhatsApp updates.
  • Strong supplier partnerships: Emirates, Radisson Blu Waterfront Dubai, Avani + Fares Maldives.

Summary

SUMMARY:

Our Result…

A highly engaged, delighted group with standout moments (turtle snorkelling, seaplane transfers, Dubai Fountain show, personalised spoils) and strengthened team cohesion. Avani’s “can‑do” team and swift HISIDE contingency planning turned weather setbacks into memorable shared experiences. Suppliers: Emirates, Radisson Blu Waterfront Dubai, Avani + Fares Resort Maldives.

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Event Details

Event Client:

ABSA Bank

Event Name:

ABSA Bank CIB Incentive Program 2025

Event Date:

May 2025

Event Type:

Corporate Incentive Program

Meet the Hisiders that made it happen

Trudi

Chief Events Officer

How I Make It Happen: Dream, Design, Deliver.

Candice

Moment Maker-in-Chief

How I Make It Happen: Creating Magic, One Event at a Time!

Lillian

Director of Awesome

How I Make It Happen: Elevate Your Event, Elevate Your Brand!

Gertie

Ambassador of Good Vibes

How I Make It Happen: I Don’t Do Ordinary, I Do Extraordinary!

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