Dubai’s Rising Jeweller Finds Its Island Chapter: Kiara Opens in the Maldives

Four years ago, Kiara Jewellery established its presence in Dubai with a singular, clear vision: to offer luxury fine jewellery at a democratically accessible price point, without compromising the superior craft that defines exceptional pieces. This week, the female-founded brand celebrated the fulfillment of that vision from one of the most coveted addresses in the Indian Ocean.

The brand's new international outpost is strategically located at JA Manafaru Island Resort & Spa, one of the Maldives' most acclaimed and highly visited five-star properties. This partnership signifies a natural and powerful alignment between two names that share an unwavering commitment to excellence and the creation of memorable, elevated customer experiences.

Founded by Sonal Panday and Ada Panday, a dynamic mother-daughter team united by their passion for fine jewellery, Kiara’s growth has been remarkably swift. Starting from a single showroom, the company now spans nine locations across Dubai and serves a customer base exceeding twenty thousand. The Maldives marks its inaugural venture beyond the Emirates, exchanging the historic, golden glow of the souk for the dazzling shimmer of turquoise waters.

For Sonal Panday and Ada Panday, who traveled to JA Manafaru for the December 28th launch, the Maldives represents more than a luxury vacation cliché. The destination beautifully encapsulates the spirit of the Kiara brand, with the name itself meaning "light." Both founders have expressed their belief in the magic of these islands to carry that foundational meaning forward on a global stage.

At JA Manafaru, Kiara will engage with a global audience of discerning travelers who have specifically chosen one of the world's most prestigious destinations and, in turn, expect every offering within it to meet that high standard. For Kiara, this venture is retail as elevation, and its presence serves as a global credential.

"This is just the beginning of an exciting journey," shared Sonal Panday and Ada Panday. For a brand that is only four years young, securing its tenth store inside a world-class five-star icon is not merely an expansion..It is an undeniable arrival.