Located on pristine Muravandhoo island in the Raa Atoll – one of the largest and deepest in the world – cool and classy JOALI Maldives is a paradise of turquoise waters and white sand beaches fringed by swaying coconut palms and deep green jungle. You’ll want for nothing as you settle in to one of JOALI’s 73 elegant private villas and residences, set on either white sand beach or on stilts above the lagoon. The height of sustainable glamour, each has been designed to create an atmosphere of unconventional luxury, with thoughtful design, artisanal amenities, curated in-villa book collections and private pool. For families, the three-bedroom ocean residence and four-bedroom beach residence offer large living spaces, expansive decks, massage rooms, and a personal jadugar, a butler in dhiveli language meaning magicians. For the ultimate in romance, we love the Sunset Luxury Water Villa with pool. The overwater villas offer spacious interior living as well as a sun-kissed exterior with cabana, outdoor garden shower, infinity pool and easy access to the dazzling blue waters of the Indian Ocean.

Exquisite catering has been thoughtfully curated to satisfy all palates. Saoke is a floating haven of delectable Japanese food. Vandhoo showcases flavours from Asia, the Mediterranean and the Levant along with an impressive cellar of hand- picked wines, while Bellinis offers a taste of Italy. TUH’U serves authentic Levant cuisine under atmospherically lit palms and the night sky. And guests can get hands on at Her Kitchen where you can cook local recipes with experienced chefs, or head to La Joie for artisanal chocolate and ice cream. Enthusiasts can enjoy the resort’s curated art collections by following the resort’s art map or enjoy interactive art projects and one-of-a-kind works created at the JOALI Art Studio. Active travellers can partake in diving, snorkelling, water skiing or head to the fitness centre to work out with expert trainers. But if it is relaxation and indulgence that’s on your holiday agenda, simply book in to the resort’s JOALI Spa, an indulgent haven of wellbeing and pampering that offers signature treatments alongside a sauna, steam room, hammam, vitality pool and spa.