The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Resort is the newest gem of the North Male’ Atoll, which opened on 1 June 2021. It shines bright with the classical Maldivian white-sandy beaches, with glazed over turquoise-blue  waters and is surrounded by vibrant coral reefs waiting to be explored.  

The brand, highly acclaimed for its luxurious properties all over the planet, provides you with a 100 staggeringly gorgeous beach and overwater villas, with additional private infinity pools set across three astonishing islands. Embracing the Maldivian way of life, the Ritz-Carlton Maldives immerses you into the rich culture by greeting you with the sound of Sangu shells being blown upon arrival (traditionally blown in islands in times of meetings), with a welcome drink made with local screw pine and a butler distinguished as ‘Aris Meeha’, greets you in Dhivehi and accompanies you throughout, meeting your needs through the famous Ritz-Carlton services and hospitality.  Throughout this journey, the resort ensures that they engage the visitors with Maldivian stories and sounds of Boduberu drums being crafted. 

Under the warmth of the Maldivian sunlight, The Ritz-Carlton lies within the Fari Islands which is an archipelago featuring three luxury private resorts and a marina. The Marina is built with spectacular properties including the vibrant Fari Beach Club, high-end boutiques, art studio, Fari Lagoon Coral Adoption & Marine Biology Centre and heaps of up-scale, high end restaurants. It’s refreshing scenes of culture, music and retail therapy is only a short boat ride away from The Ritz Carlton Maldives. The Ritz- Carlton Maldives which spreads over three islands, each linked with a walkway where guests can bicycle through, hold grounds with thousands of luscious green, lanky palms and offers accommodations viewing both sunrises and sunsets. 

The azure blue waters are exceptionally appreciated by the island as breathtaking panoramic ocean views, they situate Lagoon Pool Villas over the Indian Ocean wonders, thus guests are just a few steps away from plunging in. These villas are designed with the concept of comfort in mind, in which 150 square metres of property with all the amenities and conveniences needed by visitors as well as an over-water hammock awaits, making this the epitome of relaxation. All of these villas are stationed on the sunrise side of the island for early morning risers that appreciate the fantastical hues of orange and pink littered across the sky.

Moreover, the Ocean Pool Villas leave you aching for the chance to blissfully escape and emerge yourself into the full Maldivian experience as it is set at ‘Quay Lagoon’ which is around the magical ring shaped Spa, where all rooms are provided with maximum exclusivity and seclusion. With a similar notion to the Lagoon Pool Villas, these villas also provide you with sea access, integrated infinity pool and an over-water hammock that is perfect for sunbathing but has an extra edge to it with the inclusion of floor-to-ceiling windows, providing free access to the most beautiful scenes of the ocean lying ahead.

The island is also home to the finest options for culinary extravagance as menus immerse local cultures with the brand’s famous culinary scenes. It introduces seven restaurants and two bars which are located on a dedicated Culinary Island, Grand Sunset Beach or at the Fari Marina, truly a food lovers paradise. The Summer Pavilion, a restaurant floating over the lagoon, which is a 40 seat restaurant with Cantonese inspired cuisine and a collaboration with Singapore’s Michelin-starred restaurant and Arabesque takes visitors on a culinary walk through Lebanon and North India, with Turkish Coffee and Moroccan tea being served. These are some from the many options available, making your experience here nothing short of a cultural potpourri. 

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives is also created a ring-shaped sanctuary known as The Ritz-Carlton Spa, which sits atop the ocean and is a haven for relaxation. Treatments include a varying typical massages and body and skincare but with Bambford’s holistic healing twist, which is a natural way that targets your wellbeing and provides a special wellness experience. They also offer guests the opportunity to craft personalised treatments making your journey all the more relaxing and soothes your mind, body and soul. 

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives is profoundly one of a kind, and goes above and beyond to tailor every detail to your needs, so get your tickets ready and strive for the best journey of your life.