The azure blue waters and coral-dusted shores of the dreamy South Ari Atoll will welcome a sparkling new resort this November, with the opening of the luxurious Villa Haven Maldives. Blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces, guests are invited to reconnect with nature as they seek rejuvenation at this sublime, holistic retreat.
Choose to call the Haven Reserve home for your Indian Ocean island escape, and be rewarded with a gorgeous three-bedroom abode, just moments from crystal-clear waters and pristine white sand. Ideal for families and friends, interiors are all about raw furnishings, illuminated by chandeliers. Replete with a beach pool, a garden pool and private terrace, the space oozes majestic Maldivian living. Or why not cocoon yourself within nature with a stay in a Two-Bedroom Residence? Bestowed with a spacious beachfront and two pools, this retreat is hidden away for those searching for seclusion and intimacy.
For a romantic setting, couples should place themselves in a lavish One Bedroom Beach Residence. Nestled within a tropical landscape, inside sees native creativity combined with Villa Resorts’ refined touches of elegance for a luxurious escape. Or treat yourself to endless sea vistas, palm trees and tranquillity by bedding down in one of the Beach Pool Villas dotted along the island’s eastern shoreline.
When you do decide to leave your chosen haven of luxury, follow the aromas and scents that emanate from Eden’s Garden. Here, visitors will be guided by Villa Haven’s expert perfumer who will introduce students to the secrets of fragrance, before they create their own personalised bottle of perfume. For something more sedate, escape to the soothing calmness of The Clay Club, where you’ll showcase your skills in pottery, using a plethora of the island’s materials including sand, shells and dry palm leaves. Or immerse yourself in local traditions with a guided Toddy Tapping Tour in the verdant surroundings of the resort.
Stroll to the island’s edge and you will find Husk, a chic eatery where comfy, low seating, rustic screens and handwoven rugs invite you to capture a sense of nature’s beauty in a cosy beachfront setting. Take your place and savour smoky fish and tender meats that have been cooked over glowing coals and giant grills. For those who delight in Japanese fare, perch yourself over the surrounding crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean at YUZU, where every meal is a beautiful spectacle. Or craft your own gastronomic experience to remember with Destination Dining. Whether it’s a private picnic on the beach or waking up to a floating island breakfast in your villa’s private pool, guests are gifted the freedom to curate their own epicurean dream.
