Located in the Raa Atoll, Joali is a 45-minute luxury seaplane transfer from the Malé International airport. Set on the 24-acre island of Muravandhoo, Joali is a high-end luxury island retreat and one of the most expensive resorts in the world.
With 73 private thatched-roof Villas and residences, each category of accommodation is provided with a personalized butler service throughout the stay. The Beach Villa with Pool is a 1-bedroom villa having a private beach garden and an infinity pool. Whilst in the same category, a larger villa where up to 4 guests can be accommodated in the Luxury Beach Villa with Pool. For couples or honeymooners, the Water Villas with its sundeck, private infinity pool, lighting, and mood control system with expansive ocean views can be booked as an overwater option.
Family options at Joali are excellent - ranging from Family Beach Villa with Two Pools – there is one infinity pool overlooking the ocean while the backyard has a pool set amidst the garden and its foliage. The Two Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool has its own private pool and living space with complete privacy. For an uninterrupted ocean experience with a larger family or groups of friends traveling together, the Three Bedroom Ocean Residence with Two Pools & the Four Bedroom Beach Residence with a Pool is simply superb. All these accommodations have a live-in butler with a buggy and driver at your disposal. All rooms are chic and stylish with an immersive art collection. Bathrooms are spacious and spa-like with twin vanities, oversized bathtubs, and green marble outdoor showers.
The hotel is generally sold on a bed and breakfast and half board basis. There are four restaurants & 1 bar at Joali that offers everything from casual seafood, and Italian, to try out Levant cuisine – the restaurant Tuh’u goes all out in Turkish, Mediterranean, Syrian, and Persian cuisine or Japanese restaurant down by the jetty.
At Joali the Wellness Spa is managed by ESPA with Turkish hammams, an outdoor spa pool, a steam room, and saunas where signature holistic treatments and therapies are done alongside wellness cuisine. Or sign up with a personal trainer to keep fit at the well-equipped gym or opt for a Pilates class, or even be competitive on the tennis court. For kids, there is a kids’ club. Water sports are extensive explore the reef with the in-house marine biologist, and enjoy snorkelling, jet skiing, water skiing, parasailing, wakeboarding, and paddle-boarding. Excursions are also possible to other islands and for the sighting of manta rays and whales.
The Travel Gallery Take – Joali has established itself as one of the most exclusive resorts in the Maldives. The accommodation is excellent offering space and privacy & the dining choices are some of the best in the Maldives. This is one of the most exclusive and expensive resorts in the Maldives but delivers an excellent product for those discerning travellers who have the budget.
