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JOALI Maldives: A Comprehensive Resort Review

Updated: Jul 11

JOALI Maldives Welcome Jetty

Designed as a sophisticated luxurious island retreat, JOALI Maldives resides on the picture-perfect Muravandhoo island in the Raa Atoll located in the northern Maldives.

JOALI Maldives bathroom

Their thoughtfully curated offerings; from the exquisite works of art and design by celebrated young artists, a well-being programme, an impeccably curated library and a special underwater museum that addresses environmental issues, provide a showcase for a new form of luxurious laid-back abode that celebrates craftsmanship, artistry and unconventional luxury for all ages.


Resort Highlights:

  • Central to JOALI’s unique offering is its exceptional array of art and design throughout the resort, a first in the Maldives

  • From Malé International Airport, the transfer can be made either by a 40-minute seaplane journey or by taking a domestic flight lasting about 35 minutes, followed by a 15-minute speedboat journey.

  • Bring out your inner artist with interactive art workshops on the island, ranging from pottery, and drawing to floral arrangement

  • A host of offerings and dedicated facilities to keep your little ones entertained, from a kids' club, and kids' spa to a kids' kitchen

  • Each of the 73 villas was inspired by individual stories and designed to take guests on a rich sensory journey.

  • Artisanal amenities, curated in-room bookshelves, thoughtful design and deluxe objets d’art create an atmosphere of unconventional luxury

  • A selection of 7 different dining options, thoughtfully curated to ensure a selection of flavours to satisfy all manner of palates

  • Craft an exciting adventure itinerary with their vibrant ocean and lush landscapes


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JOALI Maldives Location

JOALI Maldives Transfers Location

Guests will be welcomed into the private JOALI airport lounge at the Male Airport. The transfer is by a 40-minute seaplane journey or approximately a 35-minute domestic flight followed by a 15-minute speedboat journey.


 

JOALI Maldives Resort Map

JOALI Maldives Aerial View

One of the largest and deepest atolls in the world, it is home to a myriad of sea life. Guests can expect pristine white-sand beaches surrounded by brilliant blue waters and lush land bedecked with gently swaying coconut palms. Keen to ensure this delicate ecosystem was maintained throughout the duration of the build and beyond, JOALI Maldives was designed in and around each tree.

JOALI Maldives art

JOALI is one of the first and only hotels in the Maldives to be immersed in art, with interactive and experiential pieces featured throughout the island.

Many pieces are a collaboration with local artists and artisans, in order to support their community. Art lovers can indulge their passion at the hotel’s art studio, offering interactive events with guest artists and workshops.


 

Accommodation

JOALI Maldives Pool Villa

The resort’s elegant private villas and residences are the epitome of sustainable glamour. Each of the 73 villas at JOALI was inspired by individual stories and designed to take guests on a rich sensory journey. Artisanal amenities, curated in-room bookshelves, thoughtful design and deluxe objets d’art create an atmosphere of unconventional luxury.


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Overwater Accommodation

Beach Accommodation

 

Water Villa with Pool

JOALI Maldives Water Villa with Pool Bedroom

Discover the enchantment of life on the water from this one-bedroom beauty, with its private sundeck and infinity pool set against endless seascapes.

JOALI Maldives Water Villa with Pool Bathroom

With its state-of-the-art lighting and mood control system, the JOALI Maldives 100 sqm Water villa is perfect for up to 3 guests and offers magical aquatic experiences by day and night.

JOALI Maldives Water Villa with Pool Deck

Featuring an additional 140 sqm of exterior spaces, guests can unwind on the spacious sundeck, with the crystal-clear waves of the Indian Ocean beneath your feet, or dive into your private infinity pool against a backdrop of endless seascapes.

 

Sunset Water Villa with Pool

JOALI Maldives Sunset Water Villa with Pool

Guests can also opt for the Sunset Water Villa with Pool. At 100 sqm, it features the same layout and size as the Water Villa with Pool. At the end of each day, sit back and enjoy mesmerizing sunsets every evening from your bedroom or sundeck.

 

Luxury Water Villa with Pool

JOALI Maldives Luxury Water Villa with Pool Bedroom
JOALI Maldives Luxury Water Villa with Pool Living Room
JOALI Maldives Luxury Water Villa with Pool Living Room

At 108 sqm, the JOALI Maldives Luxury Water Villa with Pool offers an enchanting life on the water.

Featuring a separate living room that overlooks the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean and a curated library with the latest titles, this private paradise can accommodate up to 3 guests.

JOALI Maldives Luxury Water Villa with Pool BedRoom
JOALI Maldives Luxury Water Villa with Pool Bedroom

Guests can relax over the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean underneath your feet on your spacious sundeck or dive into your infinite pool against the backdrop of the beautiful Maldives.

JOALI Maldives Luxury Water Villa with Pool Bathroom
JOALI Maldives Luxury Water Villa with Pool Bathroom

The spacious and airy bathroom features double vanities and a free-standing tub that allows you to gaze at the never-ending horizon views.

JOALI Maldives Luxury Water Villa with Pool Deck
JOALI Maldives Luxury Water Villa with Pool Deck View

With an additional 170 sqm of exterior spaces, guests can savour sun-kissed pleasures all day long at the spacious sundeck and tranquil infinity pool.

 

Sunset Luxury Water Villa with Pool

JOALI Maldives Sunset Luxury Water Villa with Pool Deck

Guests can also opt for the Sunset Luxury Water Villa with Pool - at 108 sqm, it features a similar layout to the Luxury Water Villa with Pool. Sit back and enjoy a breathtaking sunset every night from your bedroom or sundeck and watch the Maldivian waters glow as the day comes to an end.

 

Beach Villa with Pool

JOALI Maldives Beach Villa with Pool
JOALI Maldives Beach Villa with Pool

With its beach, garden and ocean views, this lavish JOALI Maldives One-bedroom Beach Villa with Pool comes with 108 sqm of interior spaces and an additional 570 sqm of expansive exterior spaces, allowing it to accommodate up to three people comfortably. An infinity pool overlooking the waves awaits, perfect for a secluded swim under the stars.

JOALI Maldives Beach Villa with Pool Bedroom
JOALI Maldives Beach Villa with Pool Bathroom

Featuring handpicked accents, curated art pieces, a private beach garden, and automation systems to control the villa, the interior living space gives off an elegant flair for the ultimate beach living experience.

 

Luxury Beach Villa with Pool

JOALI Maldives Luxury Beach Villa with Pool

The JOALI Maldives Luxury Beach Villa with Pool features a separate living area and measures 117 sqm with an additional 745 sqm of exterior space.

JOALI Maldives Luxury Beach Villa with Pool

With a spacious bedroom and separate living room, this Luxury Beach Villa offers the perfect backdrop for a nature-inspired rejuvenation for up to 3 adults.

JOALI Maldives Luxury Beach Villa with Pool Outdoor

For those who value privacy and tranquillity, there is little reason to leave this exclusive haven. Reconnect with the healing goodness of aqua at your infinity pool, nestled amid tropical greens, or snuggle in with a good book in the cosy library.

 

Family Beach Villa with Two Pools

JOALI Maldives Family Beach Villa with Two Pool
JOALI Maldives Family Beach Villa with Two Pool

Ideal for small groups and families, this fabulous Family Beach Villa with Two Pools offers twice the fun. At 142 sqm with an additional 800 sqm of exterior spaces, this villa is tailored for small groups and families, accommodating up to 4 adults.

JOALI Maldives Family Beach Villa with Two Pool
JOALI Maldives Family Beach Villa with Two Pool

An infinity pool overlooks the ocean vistas, while the backyard pool is set amid lush foliage for additional privacy.


 

Dining and Restaurants


From gourmet desserts and an enviable wine collection to the finest in malts, Churchills and Robustos, JOALI Maldives is an aficionado’s playground.


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Vandhoo

JOALI Maldives Vandhoo

Vandhoo Restaurant offers a specially designed dining experience encompassing South East Asian, Chinese, Mediterranean, and Levant cuisines.

JOALI Maldives Vandhoo

Special theme dinners, unmatched breakfast spreads, and art-immersive experiential dining choices are just a few of the selections available at Vandhoo. A lavish range of hand-picked wines from across the world awaits wine enthusiasts in their top-of-the-line wine cellar.

 

TUH'U

JOALI Maldives Tuhu Tuh'u

Located alfresco on the sand under atmospherically lit palms and the night sky, TUH’U serves Levant cuisine, authentic dishes that reveal an incredible explosion of flavours, taking you back in time and fuelling your passion to discover more

 

Her Kitchen

JOALI Maldives Dining Her Kitchen

Her Kitchen is a personalized culinary experience for you to learn and enjoy delicious, local Maldivian meals. With Her Kitchen, you can cook local recipes with experienced chefs and experience the joy of cooking without the failed recipe attempts right in the luxurious surroundings of a professional restaurant kitchen. If you have been secretly vying to become a master of the grills and stoves, here's your chance!

 

Saoke Restaurant

JOALI Maldives Dining Soake Restaurant Japanese

World-renowned restaurant architect Noriyoshi Muramatsu designed this distinctly Japanese restaurant, replete with Kotatsu seating, an elegant lounge and Nikkei cuisine.

JOALI Maldives Dining Soake Restaurant Japanese
JOALI Maldives Dining Soake Restaurant Japanese
JOALI Maldives Dining Soake Restaurant Japanese

Gazing out at the most incredible ocean views, the lounge offers an ideal venue for private brunches and wedding celebrations. This floating haven of delectable food serves select sakes, sushi and a choice of teppanyaki or kotatsu seating for iron-griddle enthusiasts.

 

Bellinis Italian Restaurant

JOALI Maldives Dining Bellinis Italian Restaurant

Those who seek this pearl from the Mediterranean shall find an Italian fine dining experience that offers a piece of Italy right here in the Maldives - a bar dedicated to making the perfect Bellinis and homemade Limoncellos, with a carefully crafted menu by Michelin star Chef Theodor Falser.

JOALI Maldives Dining Bellinis Italian Restaurant

Those who seek this pearl from the Mediterranean shall find a fine dining experience that offers a piece of Italy right here in the Maldives. Elegantly crafted cuisine, authentic Italian flavours and an ultra-luxurious ambience – our key ingredients add up to your most memorable meal yet.

 

Mura Bar

JOALI Maldives Dining Mura Bar

The Mura Bar comprises cabanas and infinity pods that overlook a pearly beach and pool that meets the sea creating infinite sparkling shades of blue.

JOALI Maldives Dining Mura Bar

The cabanas and infinity pods offer enough space for everyone to relax and its menu offers scrumptious snacks and sparkling sunset cocktails. The Mura Bar also hosts surprise event nights such as sunset rituals and live performances.

JOALI Maldives Dining Mura Bar Whisky Cigar Lounge

Nestled within The Mura Bar is an exclusive whiskey and cigar lounge, allowing whiskey and cigar aficionados to enjoy select products against marvellous ocean views.

 

La Joie

JOALI Maldives Dining La Joie

La Joie is an artisanal chocolate & ice cream store for you and the kids to satiate all of your sweet cravings. Whether you prefer the refreshing taste of fruit, the richness of chocolate or the sweetness of vanilla, you will find it in this JOALI chocolate & ice cream store.

 

Destination Dining

JOALI Maldives Private Destination Dining Beach

JOALI Maldives' tailormade menus can be savoured wherever your imagination takes you. BBQ on a private sandbank. Brunch at the Chef’s Garden. Picnic in the Manta Ray Treehouse. The possibilities are endless.


 

Spa and Wellness

JOALI Maldives JOALI Spa by Espa

Achieving well-being is the very essence of JOALI - holistically they seek to address physical ailments, emotional equilibrium and spiritual consciousness.

JOALI Maldives JOALI Spa by Espa

An indulgent refuge, the JOALI Spa by Espa is a haven of well-being that is inspired by the tropical surroundings with a mission to reconnect individuals to themselves in mind and body. Set amid breathtaking gardens and seaside vistas, the eight treatment rooms reflect a luxurious design concept.

From over-water spa rituals and rose quartz facials, to tranquil meditations…our curated itinerary gives lovers an alluring blend of luxury and soulfulness.

As well as indulgent treatments, a fitness centre offers expert trainers and expansive views of the turquoise-hued ocean and deep green jungle. The following spa facilities are available at Joali Spa by ESPA: sauna, steam room, power showers, hammam, vitality pool, spa changing and relaxation areas.


 

Experiences and Activities


Art Studio & Gallery

JOALI Maldives Art Studio & Gallery

Central to the JOALI offering is its exceptional array of art and design which pervades all areas of the resort, while at its epicentre is the JOALI Art Studio & Gallery. A selection of international guest artists will exhibit installations to surprise and delight including London-based Glithero and New York-based Misha Kahn, often working with local artisans to intersect design and sculpture. Guests can nourish their creative side with interactive art projects.

 

Marine & Land Sports

JOALI Maldives Water Activities

With its vibrant ocean and lush landscapes, JOALI can create an exceptional itinerary for guests; from snorkelling with manta rays to wakeboarding, chartered yacht and dhoni excursions as well as meeting with local communities, JOALI can coordinate all manner of bespoke Maldivian experiences.

JOALI Maldives Tennis

Well-lit courts are ready to host the most relaxed as well as the most challenging tennis game. Furthermore, a host of surprising sports await all who want to sweat.

 

Muramas Kids Club

JOALI Maldives Muramas Kids Club

With a vast range of activities for children of all ages, young guests from the age of 4 - 12 years old are invited to explore positive new experiences in the areas of culture, oceanography, cookery, and the creative arts.

JOALI Maldives Muramas Kids Club

JOALI Maldives has created a host of offerings to keep little ones entertained; from native storytelling days with local raconteurs delighting children with their magical tales to interactive treasure hunts around the resort and cookery classes for budding chefs in a dedicated kids-friendly kitchen. Facilities include a rainbow stairs room, a game platform, and an outdoor pool area

 

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