Sandbank lagoon showpiece
A sandbank retreat across two islets where private boat arrivals lead straight to duplex residences spanning lagoon and open sea.
“The all‑villa property feels almost like a private archipelago of residences rather than a typical overwater resort.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Duplex residences span the sandbank with dhoni-inspired lines, suspended pools, and vibrant textiles.
Remarkable
Dedicated Roohu butlers coordinate private jetty arrivals, custom dining, and seamless island itineraries.
Remarkable
Two connected islets offer private sandbank lounging, lagoon swimming, and guided reef excursions.
What they say
UK Hot List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Also in Forbes Travel Guide and Wallpaper*.
Each of the seven spacious residences, designed by Singapore’s KulörGroup, stretches across the width of the island… meaning there's a beach on one end and the Indian Ocean on the other
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
A two-kilometre sandbank winds through the Baa Atoll biosphere, offering calm tidal flats on one side and open reef breaks on the other.
The rooms
Each multi-level residence spans the sandbank, featuring ocean ladders, shaded swings, and suspended sky infinity pools that waterfall into lower plunge basins.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Each 45-metre lap pool stretches along the villa deck, looking straight out over the open ocean horizon.
The spa
Bodywork draws on heated salt stones and cold nephrite jade, delivered in private wellness rooms or on ocean decks.
The gym
Pilates reformers, treadmills, and gymnastics rings look straight across the lagoon through full-height oceanfront windows.
Restaurant
Safar
Open-air pavilions serve fresh Maldivian tuna curry beneath sail-shaped roofs, and the cocktail lounge extends over lagoon nets.
It’s this approach that gives the resort a distinct identity before you even get into the details of the rooms, the food or the wider experience.
At the table
Private butlers prepare multi-course seafood dinners on residence decks using built-in Big Green Egg barbecue grills.
How it began
Architects engineered each residence across the sandbank's entire width, eliminating the choice between beach and overwater living in a single continuous footprint.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.