JOALI BEING concludes Eid al-Adha celebrations with Saudi culinary residency
JOALI BEING has concluded its Eid al-Adha celebrations, which took place from 25 to 31 May 2026, bringing together families, culture, culinary discovery and shared experiences through a curated programme inspired by generosity, togetherness and reflection. A central feature of this year’s celebrations was an exclusive culinary residency by Saudi chef Nawal Alkhalawi, who joined […]
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, […]
JOALI BEING unveils 2026 B’Kidult Summer Programme
JOALI BEING, the Maldives’ well-living island where guests come to feel lighter, happier and more energised, has unveiled the 2026 edition of its annual B’Kidult Summer Programme, taking place from 1 July to 31 August 2026. Centred around the narrative of Transform, Recharge & Flow, this year’s programme reimagines family travel as a meaningful journey […]
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 BEING to celebrate Easter 2026 with ‘Colours of Renewal’ programme
This Easter, JOALI BEING — the transformative, well-living island in the Maldives — invites guests to embrace the vitality and beauty of colour through its 2026 theme, “Colours of Renewal”. Taking place from 1 to 12 April 2026, the programme draws inspiration from the joy, freshness and energy that colour brings to life, encouraging guests […]
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, […]
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 […]
