One of the Maldives' most luxurious wellness resorts introduces 8 overwater bungalow residences

When Joali Maldives opened its doors in 2018 and quickly became one of the chicest private island resorts in the region. So if it is a sister hotel, it is focused on wellness Joali creaturewhich opened on a neighboring island in late 2021, piqued the interest of Joali loyalists hoping to experience something more immersive and permanent.

The Maldives has a host of global hotel brands, but Turkish entrepreneur Esin Güral Argat wanted to create a boutique resort experience that highlighted the joy of life and reconnecting with nature. With just 73 properties in Joali and 68 in Joali Being, each resort offers an intimate travel experience. A 45 minute seaplane ride from the island In the country’s capital, Male, Argat developed its first property on Muravandhoo Island, and Joali is located on Bodufushi Island, just a 30-minute boat ride away, in the remote Raa Atoll.

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Joali Being Residences bedroom — An airy bedroom in one of the Beach Villas.

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

With so many returning guests and the high demand for long stays, residential options seemed like the next step in Joali’s journey. Joali Island Homes, current suites that will be sold as residences, are located on Bodufushi. There are just eight homes, ranging from one- to four-bedroom homes; there are overwater bungalows and four villas on the beach. The villas are currently for sale and prices start at $5 million for a one-bedroom home, while the largest homes are expected to fetch up to $24 million.

The homes are similar in design to the unique architectural style of Joali from the Turkish company Atölye4n and the international design studio Autoban. From the accommodations to the restaurants to the spa, the architecture highlights biophile design principles with rounded structures, soft edges, thatched roofing and a targeted use of natural materials such as wood and bamboo.

Joali Being Residences bathroom — The bathrooms, which also serve as changing rooms, feature a pixelated tile treatment on the walls.

The homes range from just under 2,500 square feet to more than 18,000 square feet and highlight cathedral-style ceilings, curved linds, a soft color palette and custom mosaic finishes. Water is a primary source of inspiration, and each home, similar to the rooms at Joali Being, features a light color palette of soft turquoise, pale blue and pale pink, hues seen in the ocean and shells. There are also cloud-like lighting fixtures and wispy curtains that give spaces an ethereal feel.

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

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 Pilates Cadillac reformer, while the largest beach-view villa is the Wellbeing Beach Residence with three bedrooms. , including a cabana and a private sauna.

Joali Being Residences living room — The watery living room in one of the larger bungalows has a curvilinear cathedral ceiling.

You’ll be spoiled for choice with Joali Being’s amenities, which rival some of the most advanced spas in the world. Created in collaboration with a Harvard-trained expert, the resort offers wellness journeys around four basic pillars: mind, skin, microbiome and energy. You can opt for an immersive journey with the resort’s nutritionists, naturopaths and exercise specialists, and consult with practitioners of Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. There is also a sound healing room, Watsu pools, a Himalayan salt room, a cryotherapy room, a herbology laboratory and much more. Or you can simply enjoy the more traditional spa offerings and healthy cuisine.

Residents also get special benefits at Joali Maldives if they want to enjoy different restaurants or more adventurous activities.

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