Wellness tourism thrives in Maldives with JOALI BEING and GWI partnership
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), a leading non-profit research organisation for the global wellness industry, announced a strategic collaboration with JOALI BEING, marking the Maldives as the 11th country to feature on GWI’s Geography of Wellness platform. JOALI BEING, which opened in 2021, is a pioneering wellbeing resort designed around biophillic principles and focused on […]
JOALI BEING hosts tennis workshop with Sascha Zverev, championing diabetes awareness
JOALI BEING, the luxury wellness retreat in the Maldives, hosted a tennis workshop on November 25, 2024, in partnership with the Alexander Zverev Foundation, dedicated to supporting children with diabetes. The event featured world number 2 tennis player Sascha Zverev and welcomed young Maldivian students, including teenagers living with diabetes, from the neighbouring island of […]
JOALI unveils private wellbeing residences in Maldives
JOALI has introduced Island Homes, offering a unique opportunity to own a private residence on the award-winning, first-of-its-kind wellbeing island in the Maldives. Accessible via a 40-minute scenic seaplane journey from Velana International Airport or a 90-minute yacht cruise from Maafaru International Airport, the island combines convenience and exclusivity. Buyers can select from one- to […]
JOALI BEING’s festive programme sparkles with vegan fine-dining, motivation training
JOALI BEING, the first wellbeing island of its kind in the Maldives, invites guests of all ages to celebrate the holidays while embarking on a wellbeing journey of their own. From 21 December 2024 to 10 January 2025, JOALI BEING will welcome some of the world’s top wellbeing practitioners to lead a robust Festive Season […]
Maldives dominates World Spa Awards, earning top honours in wellness tourism
The Maldives has garnered international acclaim at the 10th Annual World Spa Awards, earning the prestigious title of the Indian Ocean’s Best Spa Destination for 2024. This award underscores the Maldives’ status as a leader in the spa and wellness industry, reflecting our dedication to excellence, innovation, and delivering outstanding wellness experiences. In addition to […]
JOALI BEING welcomes Yutori: tranquil overwater sanctuary inspired by Japanese culinary art
JOALI BEING, the first wellbeing island of its kind in the Maldives, has unveiled a new Japanese restaurant conceptualised by the Michelin-acclaimed talents of Chef Hidemasa Yamamoto. The restaurant, named Yutori, embodies a sense of wellbeing in daily life and is set in a tranquil overwater sanctuary at JOALI BEING. Scheduled to open on 21st […]
JOALI Maldives triumphs again as 2024 Tekkers Resort Cup Champions in Raa zone
JOALI Maldives has claimed victory once again, securing the championship title at the 2024 Dhiraagu Tekkers Resort Cup in the Raa Zone for the second year in a row. The tournament, which concluded on September 9, 2024, was hosted at JOALI Maldives and featured an intense final match against Cora Cora Maldives. The Dhiraagu Tekkers […]
JOALI BEING to celebrate World Wellness Weekend
JOALI BEING, the first wellbeing island of its kind in the Maldives, has announced the celebration of World Wellness Weekend on 20th, 21st, and 22nd September 2024. Guests are invited to take part in an extensive line-up of activities that will take place on the island during three consecutive days. The 8th annual World Wellness […]
JOALI BEING appoints Taylor-Jayne Shearman as Executive Chef
JOALI BEING has appointed Taylor-Jayne Shearman as its new Executive Chef. Taylor was born and raised in the Australian Snowy Mountains. Taylor was awarded the top VET student in the whole of Australia for Hospitality. She completed the Certificate III Commercial Cookery at TAFE Ryde and started her professional journey at the age of 13. […]
JOALI BEING appoints Frederic Marti as Resort Manager
JOALI BEING has announced the appointment of Frederic Marti as the Resort Manager. Frederic naturally decided to pursue a career in the hospitality industry after growing up with his Catalan grandmother who ran a hotel restaurant in Palamés, Spain. He started as a commis waiter for a 3-star Michelin restaurant by the Roca Brothers in […]
JOALI BEING welcomes back Mischa Zverev to host tennis workshops
JOALI BEING invites German tennis professional, Mischa Zverev, to host tennis workshops between 9th and 19th August 2024. Young guests are welcome to join the Ace Academy workshops this Summer, where they can learn to become tennis pros through a variety of class levels that focus on the fundamentals of tennis all the way up […]
JOALI BEING to host lineup of summer activities for multi-generational travellers
JOALI BEING, the first wellbeing destination of its kind in the Maldives, has announced an extraordinary lineup of multi-generational experiences for its B’Kidult Summer Programme, where a range of activities will take place between 1st July to 31st August 2024. On the heels of the island’s recent transformation to welcoming guests of all ages, JOALI […]
