JOALI BEING
Bodufushi Island, Raa Atoll, Maldives
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WHY JOALI BEING?
- The Only Wellbeing Island of its Kind in the Maldives
- Villas & Residences built using Biophilic Design Principles
- An array of wellbeing facilities & transformational spaces
- A team of high-level wellbeing experts
- Culinary Arts focused on an Earth to Table Initiative
- B’Kidult – a zone for multi-generational play
- ACCOMMODATION
- DINING
- WELLNESS & SPA
- ACTIVITIES
- ABOUT
- MAP & DIRECTIONS
OCEAN POOL VILLA
Total area 260 sqm
Guests: 2 adults
- Direct lagoon access
- A 33 sqm private infinity pool
- A splendid overwater vistas
- Customised wellbeing bar setup
SUNSET OCEAN POOL VILLA
Total area 260 sqm
Guests: 2 adults
- Ideal for intimate romantic sojourns
- Direct lagoon access
- A 33 sqm private infinity pool
- Customised wellbeing bar setup
GRAND OCEAN POOL VILLA
Total area 230 sqm
Guests: 3 adults
- Direct lagoon access
- A 33 sqm private infinity pool
- Separate bedroom and seating lounge
- Customised wellbeing bar setup
SUNSET GRAND OCEAN POOL VILLA
Total area 230 sqm
Guests: 3 adults
- Ideal for intimate romantic sojourns
- Direct lagoon access
- A 33 sqm private infinity pool
- Separate bedroom and seating lounge
BEACH POOL VILLA
Total area 503 sqm
Guests: 3 adults
- Private Beach Access
- A 25 sqm private infinity pool
- Customized wellbeing-bar setups
- Outdoor sunken bathtub and rain shower
GRAND BEACH POOL VILLA
Total area 646 sqm
Guests: 3 adults
- Private Beach Access
- A 25 sqm private infinity pool
- Separate bedroom and seating lounge
- Outdoor sunken bathtub and rain shower
TWO BEDROOM OCEAN POOL VILLA
Total area 344 sqm
Guests: 4 adults
- Direct lagoon access
- A 33 sqm private infinity pool
- Two bathrooms and two sundeck terraces
- Customized wellbeing-bar setups
TWO BEDROOM BEACH POOL VILLA
Total area 630 sqm
Guests: 5 adults
- Private Beach Access
- An 33 sqm private infinity pool
- Two bedrooms and bathrooms, with spacious living area
- Customized wellbeing-bar setup
GRAND TWO BEDROOM OCEAN POOL VILLA
Total area 382 sqm
Guests: 5 adults
- Direct lagoon access
- A 33 sqm private infinity pool
- Two bathrooms and two sundeck terraces
- Expansive indoor-outdoor spaces
TWO BEDROOM WELLBEING BEACH POOL VILLA
Total area 1180 sqm
Guests: 5 adults
- Private Beach Access
- An 85 sqm private infinity pool
- Spacious open space-seating lounge & cabana on the beach
- Fitness equipments
TWO BEDROOM WELLBEING BEACH RESIDENCE
Total area 1260 sqm
Guests: 5 adults
- Direct private beach access
- A 60 sqm private infinity pool
- Spacious living room with dining area
- Outdoor sunken bathtubs and rain shower
THREE BEDROOM WELLBEING BEACH RESIDENCE
Total area 1700 sqm
Guests: 7 adults
- Perfect choice for multi-generational travelers offering panoramic views
- A 60 sqm private infinity pool
- Exceptional wellbeing facilities for a private immersive experience
- Dedicated fitness and wellbeing cabanas
FOUR BEDROOM PRIVATE WELLBEING OCEAN RESIDENCE
Total area 1050 sqm
Guests: 10 adults
- 118 sqm private infinity pool
- Own wellbeing room – ideal for a private immersive experience
- Private movement zone for Aerial Yoga, TRX Room, Private Gym
- Kitchenette, Dining Room and Massage Room
FOUR BEDROOM BEACH RESIDENCE WITH TWO POOLS
Total area 1260 sqm
Guests: 10 adults
- 2 infinity pools and scenic indoor-outdoor relaxation zones
- 4 spacious bedrooms
- Scenic indoor-outdoor relaxation zones
- Wellbeing bar
FLOW
Immerse in the vibrancy and rhythm of our interactive dining spaces and three signature kitchens in FLOW restaurant. Su serves ocean-to-table pescatarian cuisine, Plantae offers nourishing vegetarian & vegan fare and B’Well features the signature JOALI BEING menu with meat and poultry options.
MOJO
MOJO is the island’s tropical beach sanctuary, located on a three-layered sundeck and offering an ideal spot for lunch and sundowners by the pool. It is also home to SAI tea lounge. Here, guests can explore an incredible range of brews, and join tea celebrations and learning sessions hosted by the resident tea sommelier.
SAI
SAI serves an incredible range of 70 teas and hosts tea ceremonies and educational tea sessions by the resident Tea Master.
TEPPANYAKI
Ideal for up to six sojourners, Teppanyaki, private dining experience offers astonishing views of the Gate of Zero set the stage for artistry at the grill, from the dextrous flip of a shrimp tail to the soaring arc of an egg in flight.
OCEAN SALA DINING
Guests can savour perfectly grilled premium cuts of meat and seafood, including specialties like Wagyu beef, Japanese scallops, and lobster and tuna from Maldivian waters.
DESTINATION DINING
Bespoke dining arrangements can be enjoyed wherever guests desire, from a private sandbank to an inviting Turtle Treehouse – the possibilities are endless.
THE LEARNING CENTRE
JOALI BEING’s Culinary Centre seats six people at a time for interactive cooking and herbalism classes, while the Inspiration Room offers wellbeing educational experiences.
WELLBEING CENTRE
JOALI BEING aims to provide guests with a transformative wellbeing experience centred around the Four Pillars of JOALI BEING: Mind, Skin, Microbiome and Energy. Following an in-depth on arrival consultation with a personal wellbeing consultant, we offer each guest an individualised journey. Guided by nature, our retreat combines both traditional and modern methods to illuminate a path to transcendence, self-discovery and renewal.
AREKA
AREKA opens doors to fully immersive wellbeing experiences, diagnostic services, learning programmes, and specialised therapeutic and alternative healing treatments, as well as expansive relaxation facilities.
AKTAR
AKTAR is JOALI BEING’s herbology centre, inspired by the joy of spice markets. Guests are able to address any Mind, Skin, Microbiome and Energy concerns with the resident herbologist, who specialises in the health benefits of herbs and essential oils.
Herbologist can prepare herbal teas for any kind of physical or mental ailment, create natural body creams, shampoos and massage oils, as well as offer workshops for guests to learn about the science behind the health benefits of herbs and oils. Guests are welcome to enjoy healthy teas and natural energy drinks, try natural cosmetics and purchase their own dried herbs and oils from the AKTAR shop.
KAASHI
Honouring the ancient tradition of healing through water, our hydrotherapy hall takes inspiration from the fascinating transformation of a coconut from salt water into a luscious fruit. Experience the cleansing powers of our Banya inspired by Russian Banya, the exhilaration of our Aufguss Sauna or the blissful tranquillity of the Watsu therapies, and the Salt Inhalation Room.
OCEAN SALA
Dedicated specialists will guide you through a transformational journey in our extensive over-water & mind facilities, which include an antigravity yoga pavilion, and a meditation deck with majestic ocean views.
THE DISCOVERY SOUND PATH
Follow the secluded palm-fringed trail to our sound therapy oasis, resonating with the natural rhythms of the island. Featuring 9 unique instruments, this outdoor healing space has been conceptualised by sound healing visionary and JOALI BEING collaborator. It offers guests an opportunity to restore their inner balance through harmonizing vibrations and sounds.
FITNESS CENTRE
Elevate your fitness experience as you explore different movement patterns and pathways to wellbeing. Inject fresh energy and balance into workout routines, with intelligent training programmes, tailored to your personal goals.
WELLBEING PROGRAMMES
Wellbeing Programmes are designed to meet a variety of objectives, including: deep relaxation, stress recovery, digestive reset, weight management, preventive skincare, reverse ageing, energy replenishment, and yoga enhancement.
Additionally, the resort offers specialised programmes for mothers to be, women, men, couples, and guests facing sleep issues. Experience the remarkable Joy of Weightlessness at JOALI BEING, and return home feeling renewed and inspired
B’KIDULT
Now open for all ages throughout the year, JOALI BEING continues to expand experiences for sojourners. Focusing on the vital importance of early-stage learning and wellbeing, the retreat’s expert team introduces B’Kidult, a new zone for multi-generational play with specially curated offerings to inspire young hearts and minds.
MARINE AND LAND SPORTS
Surrounded by vibrant seascapes, we create exceptional itineraries for our guests to explore and enjoy wonders of nature. Embark on chartered yacht or dhoni excursions and meet local Maldivian communities through bespoke immersive experiences. Our lush island also offers an abundant playground for invigorating workouts and fitness routines. Well-lit tennis courts are ready to host friendly games as well as challenging matches.
JOYFUL EXPERIENCES
Joy and wonder take centre stage at JOALI BEING, home to some of the most inspiring things to do in the Maldives. Sparkling with the restorative gifts of nature, our luxury Maldives retreat offers infinite possibilities for discovery from sunrise to starlight.
Make the most of the island’s spectacular surroundings as you explore a selection of unforgettable experiences in the Maldives. Put your skills to the test on our lush courts, embark on creative sojourns at the Art House, and feel the thrill of water sports above and below the waves.
With the island’s wild forest remaining untouched, JOALI BEING has been built using Biophilic design principles, a scientific system of integrating architecture and design with nature, aiming to achieve harmony by and enhance the energy flow of the island. Nature is at the centre of life here, with the retreat being completely committed to nature immersive and responsible travel – the pathway to true “weightlessness”.
Here, wellbeing is so much more than just an expression – it is a way of life, of being. We believe in savouring the joy of here and now. In setting our intention and nurturing with empathy. In co-creating moments of wonder and transcendence. We invite guests to reconnect with themselves as we meet them where they are and guide them on a journey of self-discovery and renewal, with the ultimate aim for guests to return home feeling renewed, uplifted and inspired, with a new sense of “weightlessness”.
The Four Pillars of JOALI BEING
JOALI BEING’s Four Pillars unite ancient wisdom with modern science, offering a transformative journey. Rooted in nature’s abundance, the wellbeing oasis beckons you to embrace the wisdom of the sea and stars.
- Mind shapes how we handle stress and relate to others, making it a core pillar for self-expression and harmony.
- Skin health positively impacts confidence, radiance, and a rejuvenated sense of self.
- Microbiome – a healthy gut nurture the Mind, Skin, and Energy pillars by aiding nutrient absorption and fortifying immunity.
- Energy represents our physical vitality through mindful movement which sustains vitality during life’s bustling moments.
JOALI BEING resides on the secluded island of Bodufushi in Raa Atoll, an easy seaplane flight away from Velana International Airport (Malé). All guests are accommodated in the well-appointed JOALI private lounge prior to their travel.
TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS:
- Shared Seaplane Flight
A 40-minute flight takes you from Male Airport to Bodufushi Island.
- Private Seaplane Charter
A private 40-minute flight takes you from Male Airport to Bodufushi Island.
CIP Service
Minimise waiting time for immigration formalities, with CIP ‘Maamahi’ Lounge service at Velana International Airport (Male) on arrival and departure upon request. This includes immigration clearance support with baggage claim assistance and delivery to designated sea/land transfer, escort to designated transfer, and use of private lounge during immigration process.
