LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives
Whether seeking a peaceful hideaway or active adventure, the picture-perfect island of Dhidhoofinolhu is home to LUX* South Ari Atoll. A luxury resort where your fantasy of a deserted island paradise comes true.
Here, you’ll discover 193 private villas, dotted at the water’s edge along two miles of powder fine beaches and perched on stilts above a crystal lagoon. On land or above water, sunset facing or sunrise, these super spacious rooms and suites bring an entirely original vibe of coastal, beach house chic to the Maldives.
With a 5-Star PADI dive centre, the resort’s limpid waters are a diver’s nirvana but there’s an equal abundance of snorkelling and opportunities to visit the resident whale sharks. LUX* South Ari Atoll also offers two infinity pools, floodlit tennis courts and a Technogym fitness centre while the LUX* Me spa, is host to a wellness concierge and a menu of indulgent and stimulating treatments.
LUX* South Ari Atoll boasts eight eateries and five bars. East Market is a sophisticated take on a bustling local night market. Umami offers fine dining from separate sushi, teppanyaki and robata counters as well as the Maldives’ largest selection of sakes and Japanese whiskeys. Allegria, Senses and MIXE stimulate international palettes and the new Beach Rouge introduces the dolce vita of a fashionable beach club to the island. Welcome to paradise.
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About Maldives
Known for its white sand beaches, blue lagoons and extensive reefs, the Maldives is a tropical nation that lies in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The capital, Malé, has a colourful fish market, local restaurants and souvenir shops on the main road. A 17th-century Hukuru Miskiy (also known as Friday Mosque) is entirely made of carved white coral.
Unrivalled luxury and a unique underwater world make the Maldives an obvious choice for a holiday of a lifetime. Home to some of the best beaches in the world, white powder sand and luminous turquoise blue water like in the Maldives is hard to find anywhere else in the world.
With some of the best diving and snorkelling, the Maldives are a magnet for anyone with an interest in the underwater world. Coral walls, schools of brightly coloured tropical fish swimming amongst magnificent caves are only the beginning. Explore deeper waters to find turtles, manta rays, sharks and even the world’s largest fish, the whale shark.
