Welcome to paradise!
A trip to the Maldives is the epitome of a dream vacation. Villas on stilts in a clear blue sea, snow-white beaches and palm trees with waving leaves. The destination for a honeymoon or zen holiday. The beautiful, ultra-luxury resort of JOALI Maldives is loved by celebs, luxury lovers and Elegance.
What and where?
The Maldives is an archipelago of almost 1,200 coral islands in the Indian Ocean. If you book a trip to the Maldives, you generally book a trip to a resort. There are almost 200 resorts in the Maldives and the hotels go all out with slides in the sea, an underwater restaurant and even a tropical ice rink. But JOALI avoids the competition in a serene way without extreme novelties. Instead of forcing ideas on you, this is a resort that gives you the space to find out exactly what you want from your holiday or dream getaway. We explain why many travelers love it here so much.
Amazing villas
JOALI Maldives’ 73 accommodation options are divided into water villas, beach villas and extended residences. The water villas are especially popular among Europeans, because they fit perfectly into the picture of a dream trip to the Maldives. Guests from other parts of the world are more likely to choose beach villas. The interiors were designed by Autoban, a design studio from Istanbul. They have found the perfect balance between a luxurious and sophisticated appearance and the use of natural materials and different textures. The villas are light and grand, with extremely high ceilings that immediately give you a feeling of freedom. The spaces flow smoothly into each other, making the villa feel intimate. The details are reflected in the carved wooden panels and rose gold influences that can be found throughout the villa. With a beautiful – and well-stocked – minibar, you will quickly feel at home here.
Ultimate relaxation
During their stay, every JOALI Maldives guest can use a beach cruiser with their own nameplate to cycle from the villa to the other facilities on Muravandhoo island. Put your bag in the front basket and cycle along the wooden boardwalk past the water villas to the heart of the resort. Here you will find nice ‘common spaces’ such as a large swimming pool with sun beds and the beach. You will soon experience that it is wonderfully quiet here, because many guests also enjoy their privacy in the villas.
Spa & sports
You can really relax in the extensive spa. Immerse yourself in a world of peace and tranquility with the various rituals and treatments. Such as hammam rituals, facial treatments with rose quartz and peaceful meditations. Then you take a walk through the healing garden where herbs and other ingredients used in the spa grow. Sports enthusiasts can also indulge themselves: the fitness room is full of brand new Technogym equipment. Or take part in yoga or pilates classes. Because let’s be honest: yoga at sunset in this tropical destination is really a dream, isn’t it?
Culinary enjoyment
You book a stay at JOALI including breakfast where you can enjoy an ultra-extensive breakfast buffet with countless choices. The à la carte lunch takes place every day at the Mura restaurant, which in addition to fine classics also offers many healthy options such as wraps and poke bowls. What is special is that the resort houses five restaurants on the island, which means there are plenty of options to vary during your stay. From the Italian Bellini’s to the Japanese-Peruvian Saoke, every restaurant is special and the dishes are excellent. JOALI works with famous and renowned chefs from all over the world who enjoy sharing and demonstrating their knowledge and expertise at the resort. With three in-house sommeliers, JOALI offers an extensive wine list with pairings and fine recommendations. There is also a wine cellar where tastings are organized for those who want to escape the heat.
Underwater adventures
No matter how beautiful and paradisiacal it is on the island, the underwater world will amaze you. From the beach or mainland, the ocean has something big and overwhelming, but under water everything feels zen, as if you are in another world. The brightly colored fish that swim quietly around you are truly beautiful. You can swim into the sea from your own water villa or the beach, but you can also take day trips from the resort to other places in the Maldives for a diving or snorkeling experience. Dive into the clear blue water and spot sharks, turtles, dolphins and the famous manta rays.
Let’s go!
It’s quite a journey to the Maldives. There are no direct flights and most transfers take place in Dubai. You fly from Amsterdam to Dubai in seven hours and then another four hours to Male. It’s wonderful to opt for more comfort. Tip: fly business class with Emirates and experience great benefits and perks, such as driver service and lounge access at the airport.
You sit on a chair that sinks seamlessly back into a completely flat bed with a soft, comfortable mattress and a cuddly blanket and receive an essential kit from the luxury brand Bulgari. You will also enjoy a multi-course dinner complete with white tablecloth and cloth napkins and drink the most exclusive wines from the Emirates collection. Recommended!
Text: Emma Berkhout | Image: Joali Maldives
