JOALI Maldives retains One MICHELIN Key for distinctive island experience
JOALI Maldives, the Maldives’ first art-immersive resort, has retained One MICHELIN Key, reaffirming its place among the MICHELIN Guide’s recognised hotel experiences and celebrating an island shaped by creativity, meaningful connection and discovery. At the heart of JOALI Maldives is the Joy of Creative Living – a philosophy that extends far beyond its art collection. […]
JOALI Maldives scales up reef restoration as coral plantings surpass 11,000
JOALI Maldives, the Maldives’ first art-immersive resort, marks a significant new chapter in its long-term commitment to marine conservation as its JOALI Reef Restoration Programme (JRRP) continues to expand across the waters surrounding Muravandhoo Island. Developed to support the natural recovery and resilience of the island’s surrounding reef ecosystem, the programme has grown over the […]
JOALI Maldives transforms island into a living stage for Christmas and New Year
JOALI Maldives, the Maldives’ first art-immersive resort, has announced its 2026 festive theme, Life is a Theatre – The Island Takes the Stage. Inspired by the grandeur, artistry and enchantment of historic theatres, the island will transform into a living stage for a season shaped by spectacle, emotion and creative living. From 20 December 2026 […]
Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Ana Ivanović to host tennis experiences at JOALI Maldives
JOALI Maldives has announced two exclusive tennis residencies with Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Ana Ivanović, bringing world-class tennis to the island across November and the festive season. Designed for both adults and younger players, the residencies offer guests the rare opportunity to step onto the court with two of the sport’s most accomplished […]
JOALI Maldives ranked no. 2 resort in Asia, no. 3 hotel in the world
JOALI Maldives has announced its recognition as the No. 2 Resort in Asia and No. 3 in the World’s Top 100 Hotels in the prestigious Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026. Celebrating the world’s most exceptional hotels, resorts, cities, islands, airlines, and travel experiences, the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards are among the […]
JOALI Maldives recognised at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia 2026
JOALI Maldives has been recognised in two categories at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia 2026, receiving honours among the Best Resorts in the Maldives and for the Most Outrageous Villa. The recognition reflects the resort’s Creative Living philosophy, which brings together art, nature, wellbeing, sustainability and hospitality within the guest experience. Located in […]
JOALI Maldives brings artists, athletes and culinary talents to Summer Camp 2026
JOALI Maldives, the first and only art-immersive resort in the Maldives, has presented its Summer Camp 2026 programme, running from 1 July to 31 August 2026. Set against the backdrop of the Island of Joy, the immersive summer experience invites families to discover a world of creativity, adventure, culture and connection through an inspiring calendar […]
At JOALI Maldives, Pâtissier Karim Bourgi turns pastry into a lesson in precision
At JOALI Maldives, creativity is not confined to galleries, dining rooms or the architecture of its villas. It appears across the island in different forms: in art installations placed among palms, in design-led spaces that frame the lagoon, in culinary experiences that treat food as a medium of expression, and, during the Eid al-Adha break, […]
Fara Williams to lead football sessions at JOALI Maldives and JOALI BEING
JOALI has announced a partnership with retired footballer Fara Williams, who will visit JOALI Maldives and JOALI BEING this April to lead a series of football-related activities for guests and the local community. Fara Williams is among the most capped players in English football history, with 172 international appearances for the England women’s national team. […]
JOALI’s Duygu Tatar takes on expanded group-wide marketing leadership role
A senior-level appointment has taken place within the marketing and communications structure of the tourism brands operating under Gürok Group, one of Turkey’s leading private sector conglomerates. Duygu Tatar, currently serving as Senior Cluster Director of Marketing Communications at JOALI, has been appointed Group Tourism Director of Brand and Marketing Communications. In addition to her […]
JOALI Maldives celebrates Easter with Monet-inspired island experiences
JOALI Maldives, the Maldives’ first and only art-immersive resort, has officially unveiled its 2026 Easter theme: ‘Painted in Spring.’ From 1–12 April 2026, the island will transform into a vibrant tribute to Claude Monet, blending the natural beauty of the Maldives with world-class art, Michelin-starred gastronomy, and award-winning hospitality. As the most vibrant season at […]
JOALI appoints Lana Ghawi Zananiri as Global Director of Sales and Marketing
JOALI has announced the appointment of Lana Ghawi Zananiri as Global Director of Sales & Marketing, marking a significant step in the brand’s continued global growth and storytelling journey across its portfolio of distinctive island destinations. With over a decade of experience spanning luxury hospitality, integrated marketing, communications, and business development, Lana brings a strategic, […]
