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Joali BEING

Maldives

Joali BEING

A sculpture by artist Seçkin Pirim sets the tone for this retreat, on the resort’s jetty. Inspired by the movements of whirling dervishes, who guide the soul toward union with the universe, it conveys the spiritual essence of the setting itself. Sixty-eight guest rooms feature separate spaces dedicated to yoga and meditation, designed with a focus on biophilic fluidity to prioritise curved forms and soft hues. With 39 dedicated treatment pods, the spa offers a range of therapies including hydrotherapy, bespoke herbalism, and shiatsu massages performed in a thermal pool, defining a contemporary approach to vernacular wellness. FLOW restaurant extends this ethos with a menu shaped by local produce, with both plant-based and seafood accents, on which every dish embodies a spirit of well-being.

Accommodations

What we like

The moment

Paddle about in your Ocean Pool Villa at dusk, beneath a lilac sky.

The drink

At Mojo, a fresh, invigorating smoothie in the pool, in perfect serenity.

The movement

Racquet in hand, head for the island’s padel court, ringed with coconut palms.

Location

Address

Bodufushi Island Raa Atoll, Raa

05030 Maldives

Airport

Velana International, Malé, then a forty-five-minute seaplane north

Bodufushi, Raa Atoll

Private island in Raa Atoll, in the northern Maldives; house reef, spa and restaurants all within walking distance.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free

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