Raa Atoll, Maldives JOALI Being
Wellbeing-Retreat in the Maldives
On the island of Bodufushi in Raa Atoll lies JOALI Being, the first wellbeing island in the Maldives. Across clear lagoons, pale beaches and coconut palms, 68 villas and residences are spread out, each with its own pool and a personal butler, the “Jadugar”. The architecture follows biophilic principles and aims to strengthen the energy flow of the landscape. The offering rests on four pillars: Mind, Skin, Microbiome and Energy. Ancient healing knowledge meets modern science, and the cuisine is developed together with nutritionists. The island is designed as a retreat for adults, and at select times of the year it also offers programmes for families.
Location
On Bodufushi in Raa Atoll, a 40 to 45-minute seaplane flight from Malé
A welcome from the resort’s hosts and a private JOALI Lounge at Velana Airport
Highlights
The first wellbeing island in the Maldives, with the four pillars Mind, Skin, Microbiome and Energy
68 villas and residences, each with its own pool and personal butler.
Restaurant FLOW with three kitchens: vegetarian and vegan, pescatarian and with meat
Arrival by seaplane with a private lounge in Malé
Amenities
68 villas & residences · Private pool · Personal butler (Jadugar) · FLOW
MOJO & SAI Tea Lounge · Ocean Sala · Areka Wellbeing Zone
CORE fitness centre · Yoga & meditation · Tennis & padel · PADI dive school · Snorkelling & water sports · Bicycles · Library
Day trip to JOALI Maldives
Impressions
Cuisine
In the open-plan restaurant FLOW, three kitchens cook side by side: Plantae with vegetarian and vegan dishes, Su with pescatarian fare from sea to plate, and B’Well with menus that include meat and poultry. MOJO sits on a three-tiered sundeck by the pool, and the SAI Tea Lounge offers tea ceremonies with a tea sommelier. At Ocean Sala, Wagyu, Japanese scallops, lobster and tuna come from the grill.
Ingredients are traceable, menus are developed with the island’s nutritionists, and personalised nutrition sessions are available. The drinks focus on organic and biodynamic labels with lower alcohol, sugar and calories, as well as non-alcoholic alternatives.
Wellness
Every programme follows the four pillars of Mind, Skin, Microbiome and Energy. The spa offers 39 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy, a sauna, a hammam, a salt cave and immersion programmes from five nights to three weeks. Yoga and meditation are part of daily life. In the Areka Wellbeing Zone, guests are deliberately offline, without Wi-Fi or digital distraction.
Experiences
Options include snorkelling, water sports and the PADI dive school, and on land tennis, padel, the CORE fitness centre and bicycles with a name tag for each guest. On request, a day trip to the sister island of JOALI Maldives can be arranged. At select times of the year, the “JOY of BEING” family programmes take place, with the multigenerational playground B’Kidult for children aged 4 to 12.
Room categories
JOALI Being offers 68 villas and residences on the beach and over the water. All have a private pool, their own butler, a wellbeing bar and meditation instruments, and a television is provided on request only. The size refers to the interior area, with the total area in brackets.
The Ocean Pool Villa (87 sqm, total 260 sqm) stands over the water, with a king bed, a dressing room, floor-to-ceiling windows, an infinity pool and an outdoor shower. It sleeps two adults and one child, or three adults.
The Ocean Pool Villa (87 sqm, total 260 sqm) stands over the water, with a king bed, a dressing room, floor-to-ceiling windows, an infinity pool and an outdoor shower. It sleeps two adults and one child, or three adults, optionally on the sunset side.
The Grand Ocean Pool Villa (92 sqm, total 230 sqm) has a separate living room and a private 33-sqm infinity pool. It sleeps two adults and two children, or three adults.
The Grand Ocean Pool Villa (92 sqm, total 230 sqm) has a separate living room and a private 33-sqm infinity pool. It sleeps two adults and two children, or three adults, optionally on the sunset side.
The Beach Pool Villa (93 sqm, total 503 sqm) is a one-bedroom beach villa with a veranda, an outdoor bathtub, an open-air rain shower and direct beach access. It sleeps two adults and one child, or three adults.
The Grand Beach Pool Villa (106 sqm, total 646 sqm) lies on the beach and adds a separate living room. It sleeps two adults and two children, or three adults.
The Two Bedroom Ocean Pool Villa (122 sqm, total 344 sqm) stands over the water with direct access to the lagoon. It sleeps four adults and two children, or five adults, with one king bed and single beds.
The Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa (155 sqm, total 630 sqm) lies on the beach with direct access to the shore and sleek, contemporary design. It sleeps four adults and two children, or five adults.
The Grand Two Bedroom Ocean Pool Villa (170 sqm, total 430 sqm) offers two bedrooms over the water in a calm, light palette. It sleeps four adults and two children, or five adults.
The Two Bedroom Wellbeing Beach Pool Villa (308 sqm, total 1,180 sqm) is an island home for the whole family with an airy living space, an infinity pool and two bedrooms. It sleeps four adults and two children, or five adults.
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JOALI Being – Rest with a concept
JOALI Being combines an island in Raa Atoll with a programme built around wellbeing: villas with a private pool and butler, a kitchen developed with nutritionists and a spa with individual programmes. A place for guests who look for more than a beach.
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