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 […]
‘Joy of Living’ through Maldivian lens: Shifaz Hassan at JOALI Maldives
When JOALI Maldives opened in 2018, it brought a new dimension to the country’s luxury tourism landscape by embedding art and storytelling into the guest experience. At the centre of this philosophy today is its General Manager, Shifaz Hassan, one of the few Maldivian leaders in the ultra-luxury sector, who carries both the responsibility of […]
Managing a well-living island: Graeme Freeman on balancing joyful transformation at JOALI BEING
Graeme Freeman, General Manager of JOALI BEING, oversees a truly unique destination in the Maldives, a well-living island dedicated to guiding guests on a journey of joyful transformation. Rooted in the resort’s signature Four Pillars of Mind, Skin, Microbiome, and Energy, Freeman’s leadership blends cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom to create personalised experiences that restore […]
Nurturing teams, nourishing guests: Culinary vision of Taylor Shearman at JOALI BEING
When Taylor Shearman stepped into the role of Executive Chef at JOALI BEING in June 2024, she brought with her more than a decade of experience in kitchens across the Maldives and beyond. Having first arrived in the country in 2016, she has been part of its rapidly evolving hospitality and culinary landscape, contributing to […]
JOALI BEING’s Josephine Njenga on why wellness begins within
By Ali Naafiz and Mariyam Saliya Mohamed Josephine Njenga’s career path reflects both a personal calling and a professional evolution in the field of holistic wellbeing. Today, as a Wellbeing Trainer at JOALI BEING in the Maldives, she plays a central role in shaping the island’s approach to integrated healing and transformative guest experiences. Her […]
