JOALI BEING unveils culinary collaboration with Chef Kelvin Cheung for Lunar New Year
JOALI BEING has unveiled an exclusive culinary partnership with acclaimed Chef Kelvin Cheung, the award-winning pioneer of Third Culture cuisine, recognised by the MICHELIN Guide and MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants. Taking place from 18th to 22nd February, the collaboration invites guests to gather and celebrate renewal and togetherness through a thoughtfully curated culinary journey. Born […]
JOALI BEING appoints Antonia Mitic as Director of Food and Beverage
JOALI BEING has appointed Antonia Mitic as its new Director of Food & Beverage, strengthening the resort’s leadership team as it continues to develop its culinary offering. Mitic brings nearly two decades of experience in luxury food and beverage operations across the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Europe, Saudi Arabia and international cruise lines. […]
Zara Larsson welcomes 2026 with New Year performance at JOALI Maldives
Swedish singer and songwriter Zara Larsson ushered in the New Year with a live performance at JOALI Maldives, marking the arrival of 2026 with an evening that blended international pop with Maldivian cultural expression. Larsson performed as part of the resort’s New Year celebrations, held on 1 January 2026, delivering a set that included her […]
JOALI’s Joy of Caring: New paradigm for responsible luxury in Maldives
By Ali Naafiz and Mariyam Saliya Mohamed In the middle of Raa Atoll, two neighbouring islands are quietly reshaping the story of luxury in the Maldives. On Muravandhoo, JOALI Maldives welcomes guests into a world where art and design are woven into every corner of the island. Just a short distance away on Bodufushi, JOALI […]
JOALI BEING, LVATE introduce holistic skin longevity consultations in Maldives
JOALI BEING, the transformative Well-Living island in the Maldives, has announced an exclusive partnership with Munich’s boutique dermatology and aesthetics clinic, LVATE, bringing together expertise in skin health with sensory wellbeing. From 2026, guests will be able to experience bespoke LVATE Signature Facials, created by renowned physicians PD Dr med. Anne Gürtler (dermatologist) and Dr […]
JOALI Maldives marks 7 years of artistry, creative living
JOALI Maldives marks its seventh anniversary, celebrating a journey defined by artistry, service excellence, and the Joy of Creative Living — the philosophy that continues to shape its vision of meaningful luxury. In just seven years, this design-led resort has evolved from a bold newcomer into one of the most admired names in luxury hospitality […]
JOALI Maldives crowned champions of Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025
The Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 reached a historic conclusion last night at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, where Joali Maldives claimed the ultimate title, triumphing in a thrilling Grand Final that marked the end of one of the most competitive editions of the tournament to date. JOALI Maldives were also the champions […]
Football icon Clarence Seedorf hosts training workshops at JOALI BEING
JOALI BEING, a unique Well-Living island in the Maldives, welcomed Clarence Seedorf, founder of SK Performance Club and one of the greatest midfielders in football history, for a series of exclusive football workshops held on 15th and 17th October 2025. The only player ever to win the UEFA Champions League with three different clubs — […]
JOALI Maldives’ Shameem Ali: Local expertise, global impact for reef conservation
For nearly two decades, Shameem Ali has dedicated his professional life to understanding and protecting the coral reefs of the Maldives. His journey began in 2005, when he joined Banyan Tree as a marine environmental officer. Looking back, he recalls that his interest in marine life started even earlier, when he became concerned about what […]
JOALI BEING honoured with Two MICHELIN Keys, named among world’s top wellness hotels
JOALI BEING, the Maldives’ first wellbeing island, continues to strengthen its global reputation for transformative wellness experiences, having received two prestigious international honours in the same week. The resort has been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide and recognised among the Top 5 Wellness Hotels in the World as a finalist for […]
Rosé reverie: Domaines Ott by Louis Roederer showcased at JOALI Maldives and JOALI BEING
In October, JOALI Maldives and JOALI BEING — two of the Maldives’ foremost luxury destinations — hosted Domaines Ott by Louis Roederer for an exclusive series of wine experiences. The events, held on 1 October at JOALI Maldives and on 3 October at JOALI BEING, offered guests a rare insight into the heritage and craftsmanship […]
Nurturing family experiences: JOALI Maldives’ Mariyam Hana on crafting experiences for younger guests
In JOALI Maldives, Mariyam Hana leads the Kids Club with a vision shaped by both professional experience and personal conviction. With a career that has taken her from front office operations to managing one of the most distinctive family programmes in the country, Hana’s career reflects the evolution of Maldivian hospitality and the growing role […]
