Architectural Marvels in Island Paradise
Iconic pieces by world-famous designers defining the Maldives’ most exclusive resorts.
Behind every iconic resort in the Maldives lies a story shaped by design. From global names in architecture to bold creative statements rising out of the ocean, discover how artistry and identity merge in some of the Maldives’ most exclusive islands destinations within Maldives – We’re pleased to present a curated list of the most talked-about design icons to look out for on your next Maldivian escape...
The MURAKA – Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
A home above land and below water, THE MURAKA is the world’s first underwater residence. In solitude, the deep blue ocean floor has a vibrant view of coral reef animals and streaks of golden hues as dawn arrives. Similar to a personal observatory, the soothing sound of water and movement of wild-life enhances the underwater room experience.
THE MURAKA, submerged over 16 feet below sea level, accommodates dining and living areas – two bedrooms and a bathroom on the upper floor. The floor beneath the ocean is a master room with a bathroom and dressing area. Spread across 550 sq meters (5,920 sq ft), the exclusive luxury residence is suitable for families, couples, and leisure travelers.
Enjoy a stay at THE MURAKA residence for $16,000 + per night for two adults from May 2025 to Sep 2025. The rate for a beach villa begins at $950 + per night for two adults. For more residence or villa inquiries, contact our team.
Underwater Spa – Huvafen Fushi
Slip out of your dreams and awaken your soul to live out your days in tranquility. At Huvafen Fushi, the spa treatments are designed to rejuvenate, restore, and relax your mind, body and soul with global techniques on a dream-like island.
Among spectacular underwater architectural marvels, Huvafen Spa is an underwater sanctuary spa with overwater and underwater spa facilities. Along with the skills of spa therapists, let the rhythm of the sea and magnificent reef melt away negative energy and physical tension.
The world’s first ever underwater spa offers massages, facials and full body therapeutic treatments. The signature underwater service includes underwater rendezvous and an exclusive Huvafen Fushi spa treatment called underwater dream.
Between May to July 2025, book a beach bungalow from $1500 + per night for 2 adults. For more residence or villa inquiries, contact our team.
The Gate of Zero – JOALI BEING
Step foot into JOALI BEING, an invitation to embrace the four pillars of wellness: your mind, skin, microbiome, and energy. When you arrive at JOALI BEING, your first sight is the Gate of Zero, a return to zero before embarking on a journey of renewal.
A graceful entrance inspired by a mystical form of art: Sufi dance and meditation. The gates’ whirling dervish design portrays a semazen’s silk, flowy garment, swept away by the whimsical wind of a hidden sanctuary in the Indian Ocean. The sacred motion embodies a repetitive movement, a motion describing the heart of a devoted soul to transform.
This aligns with JOALI BEING to focus on reviving your well-being through nature-integrated architecture and holistic therapies. JOALI BEING, an island atop ethereal lagoons brimming with lush coconut palms and vastly soft white sandy beaches. With over 68 ‘well-living spaces’, the rate for villas starts at US$ 2,100 + per night for 2 adults from May 2025 to Oct 2025. For more residence or villa inquiries, contact our team.
Terra – Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Exclusive to Waldorf Astoria, TERRA is one of the eleven dining specialties. A curved granite walkway leads the way to TERRA’s bamboo pods. From the pod, the island beach, the natural landscape of the resort and calm azure water comes into view.
A tree-top dining experience – the location of the pods, materials and techniques used to create TERRA is a careful measurement treated with an architectural mesh. Seven sections of bamboo nests among the tree-tops incorporate surrounding natural landscape into the dining area.
TERRA means earth or land in Latin, a monument created to represent the connection between the natural environment and culinary experiences. Despite Terra’s frequent closure on rainy days, it is the most popular dining venue in Waldorf Astoria.
This season, Waldorf Astoria villa rates start from $2,300 + from May 2025, to Sep 2025 per night for two adults. For more residence or villa inquiries, contact our team.
Tavaru – Velaa Private Island
A timeless tower – “Tavaru” transcends traditional structure of a building, rather than local design, concrete elements and contemporary architecture is used to blend natural environment with culinary experience.
Tavaru has a configuration of five floors – the lower two floors are filled with an extensive wine collection – over 500 wines within the cellar. The middle floors house dining facilities and a restaurant for teppanyaki with professional culinary experts who present live cooking. The upper floor of the tower is a lounge showcasing one of the only panoramic views in Maldives.
On the top floor of Tavaru, indulge in your favourite cocktails and retreat to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Velaa Private Island. Tavaru is the best location for an exclusive experience to appreciate architectural innovation, unparalleled cuisines and unique tropical island life.
Consider a stay at Velaa Private Island for a rate of $2,500 + per night for two adults from May 2025 to Sep 2025. For more residence or villa inquiries, contact our team.
From discovering architectural marvels to curating tropical island life experience, if your interest is piqued by the resort’s architecture, contact our team of travel curators. Intour Maldives has hands-on experience showcasing the distinctive allure of luxury resorts for over three decades.
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