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One of the most luxurious wellness resorts in the Maldives is launching 8 overwater bungalow residences

Online Niel November 16, 2024

When Joali Maldives opened its doors in 2018, it quickly became one of the most stylish private island resorts in the region. So when its sister property, wellness-centric Being Joaliopening in late 2021 on a neighboring island, it has piqued the interest of Joali loyalists hoping to experience something a little more immersive and permanent.

The Maldives has its fair share of global hotel brands, but Turkish entrepreneur Esin Güral Argat sought to create a boutique experience that highlights the joy of living and reconnecting with nature. With just 73 accommodations at Joali and 68 at Joali Being, each resort offers an intimate travel experience. A 45-minute seaplane ride from island The nation’s capital, Malé, Argat has developed the first property on Muravandhoo Island, and Joali is on Bodufushi Island, just a 30-minute boat ride away in the remote Raa Atoll.

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Bedroom Joali Being Residences — An airy bedroom in one of the beach villas.

“When I first introduced Joali in 2018, I envisioned creating a luxury lifestyle brand with soul,” says Argat. The Robb Report. “The design and architecture of the resort, combined with warm hospitality, has intrinsically created a sense of community, resulting in over 35% of guests being repeat customers. They travel several times a year from all over the globe with their families, making Joali their second home, which inspired me to launch Joali Island Homes, a rare opportunity to own your own slice of Joali.”

With so many repeat guests and high demand for long stays, residential options seemed to be the next step in Joali’s journey. Joali Island Homes, which are actual apartments to be sold as houses, are located on Bodufushi. There are only eight homes, ranging from one- to four-bedroom residences; there are overwater bungalows and four beach villas. The villas are currently for sale, with prices starting at $5 million for a one-bedroom residence, while the largest homes are expected to reach $24 million.

The houses are similar in design to the unique architectural style of Turkish firm Joali Atölye4n and the international design studio highways. From accommodation to restaurants to spas, the architecture stands out biophile design principles with rounded structures, soft edges, thatched roof and an intentional use of natural materials such as wood and bamboo.

Joali Being Residences bathroom — The bathrooms, which double as walk-in closets, have a pixelated tile treatment on the walls.

Residences range from just under 2,500 square feet to more than 18,000 square feet and highlight cathedral-like ceilings, curved lines, a delicate color palette and custom mosaic finishes. Water is a primary inspiration and each residence, similar to Joali Being’s rooms, features a light color palette of soft turquoise, pale blue and light pink, hues seen in the ocean and seashells. There are also cloud-like lighting fixtures and crushed drapes that give the spaces an ethereal feel.

Each home has a private pool and hot tub, a large deck, an outdoor shower, and a high-tech operating system that remotely controls lighting, temperature, and more. There are also floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the spaces with natural light and offer beach or ocean views.

The largest overwater bungalow is the four-bedroom Wellbeing Private Ocean Residence, which also has a private sauna, treatment room and gym with Technogym equipment and a Cadillac Pilates reformer, while the largest view villa at the beach is the three-bedroom Wellbeing Beach Residence. , which includes a cabin and a private sauna.

Joali Being Residences living room — The dimly lit living room of one of the larger bungalows features a curvilinear cathedral ceiling.

You’re spoiled for choice with facilities at Joali Being that rival some of the world’s most sophisticated spas. Created in collaboration with a Harvard-trained expert, the resort offers wellness journeys built around four core pillars: mind, skin, microbiome and energy. You can opt for an immersive journey with the resort’s nutritionists, naturopaths and mind-body movement specialists, and consult with Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. There is also a sound healing room, Watsu pools, Himalayan salt room, cryotherapy room, herbology lab and more. Or you can simply enjoy the more traditional spa offerings and healthy cuisine.

Residents will also receive special perks at Joali Maldives if they wish to indulge in various restaurants or more adventurous activities.

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