Naladhu Maldives

Imagine. The dream of a luxury island hideaway. Sublime comfort. A private house on your own stretch of Maldivian beach. Living adventures of a lifetime.

Remember. A time when elegance came before trend and luxury was understated. When indulgence was defined by comfort – not pretension.

Break away from the crowd. Live on your own terms. Let your spirit flow.

Unwind in free-flowing space in the paradise of the Maldives. Dream to a symphony of rolling waves and rustling palms. Plunge into your private infinity-edge pool or surrender to the aroma of an exotic Ayurvedic elixir. Seek refuge in the familiar cool of hardwood floors and goose-down pillows. Surround yourself with the familiar comforts you know and love. Delight in the surprises of the islands.

More than a resort. More than a holiday. A collage of timeless moments you'll create – as perfect as you'd imagined them to be.

On a tranquil palm-covered atoll surrounded by a coral lagoon, Naladhu – Maldivian for "beautiful island" – offers a mosaic of timeless moments of seclusion, luxury and serenity.

Mornings, fresh as a young coconut. Days, bright as a calla lily. Nights, still as a painting. Every day at Naladhu is a blank canvas – we provide the palette of local colour – you create your own masterpiece.

Naladhu is designed to be as familiar as a favourite vacation home by the sea, but with surprise hints of the islands. In its soul is the spirit of the local Maldivian culture, drawing on the rich traditions of our island paradise. It is a place where everything is as it should be. Where everything is familiar – not because you’ve been here before, but because it is just as you’d imagined it to be.

Every Naladhu moment is an experience to treasure. Every space is yours to own, for a perfect, timeless moment. We offer expansive private spaces, unsurpassed luxury, the idyllic Maldives vacation experience, and a graceful elegance that never goes out of style.

Come with us, and create your own timeless moments...

You’ve probably imagined paradise. Tropical island sands. Swaying palms. Endless turquoise waters. The fantasy of an exclusive tropical island getaway in the Maldives is as timeless as Naladhu itself.

Set on Velighandu Huraa amidst the cluster of private island gems that comprise the South Male Atoll, Naladhu is the realisation of this dream – our own interpretation of the classic beach house fantasy. Elegant, spacious private houses fronting the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Fringed by the powder-fine white sand of a desert island beach. Accented by the spectrum of greens in a tropical coconut grove. Naladhu is a true tropical island paradise – just as you’d imagined it to be.

An Ayurvedic massage on the beach or the veranda of your Naladhu House. Unwind with a pampering treatment. Guided meditation on your deck at sunset. At Naladhu, relaxation and enrichment is never more than a few steps away.

Back on the island, you’d be surprised at how much action you can pack into a single day without even leaving sight of the shore. Guided meditation on your deck at sunset. Sunrise yoga on the beach. Water aerobics or tennis lessons by day. Culinary Journeys to hone your cooking and tasting prowess. In the evening, breathe in the culture and spirit of the Maldives with the enchanting folklores of Ahmed Didi, the island’s native historian.

At Naladhu, relaxation and enrichment is never more than a few steps away. With our gorgeous island surrounds, and the spiritual calmness that comes from being in one of the world’s most remote locales, Naladhu is the perfect setting to enrich – or refine – your journey.

You’ve explored the reefs and far-off desert islands. Now, are you ready to take on the kitchen? Put on your explorer’s hat because it’s time to embark on yet another quest. But all you need for this voyage is a good paring knife, a pepper grinder, a pocketful of curiosity and a dash of imagination.

COOKING COURSES

Go behind the scenes with the colourful personalities in the kitchen – experts not only at creating gourmet culinary experiences – but also willing to share their secrets (well, not all of them!) with you. Compose some of their favourite dishes here at Naladhu, then, feast on your very own creations. We invite you to explore and hone your creativity as we tantalise the taste buds.

TASTING COURSES

If you’ve ever been mystified (and who hasn’t?) by which cheese goes with which wine or what makes one caviar better than another, then Naladhu’s tasting classes are the perfect way to indulge your taste buds while turning you into a more well-rounded host and guest when you get back home.

Did you know that the Maldives has an oral literary tradition that extends back almost 1,000 years? A rich history of sailors, pirates, seafaring princes, sultans and British colonial governors? A language unlike any on Earth?

A must on the itinerary of any guest to Naladhu is a storytelling evening in our island’s coconut grove with Ahmed Didi, the Island Chief. A native to our very island for – well, longer than anyone can attest! – Ahmed is a lively character with a richly detailed memory filled with island tales from his own lifetime and generations beyond. He shares his love of his island nation and its rich folkloric tradition in casual (yet dramatic!) stories. Visit him nightly if you wish – you’ll never hear the same story twice!

Naladhu is proud preserve Maldivian culture and share it with our guests during this unique evening back in time.

As the perfect Naladhu day winds down – or, as the perfect beginning – unwind with your choice of luxury spa therapies designed to pamper your body and restore your soul. It’s the job of our team of spa professionals, trained in Ayurvedic, Thai, Balinese, Western and other holistic healing traditions, to draw from the best of our island surroundings to bring you treatments and therapies to perfectly complement your Maldives holiday (or honeymoon) experience. Allow them to personalise the perfect treatment for the perfect, timeless moment.

Choose where you want to get pampered. The comfort of your spacious bedroom. Your sun-bleached deck as twilight falls. Under the shade of a towering palm on the beach. Or, embark on a spa journey to your choice of three spas on nearby islands. At Naladhu, relaxation is never more than a few steps away.

Drawing on the rich natural traditions of the islands and surrounding ocean, a range of luxurious spa therapies are available to unwind the mind and spirit. Four-hand massage, herbal steam and al fresco floral bath are just a few. You'll discover the rest.

Many of Naladhu's treatments incorporate locally sourced ingredients from our island environment, including sea salts, exotic fruits and wild Maldivian herbs and fruits. Each is a recipe that will have you looking as great as you feel.

What better way to enjoy all that Naladhu has to offer than with a multi-day Spa Journey that takes you across the islands? A massage here, a scrub there, then jet across the lagoon for a facial – can it get any better than this? Or, if you're feeling a bit less adventurous, our resident cast of internationally trained therapists can bring their pampering treatments right to you to be enjoyed in the privacy and serenity of your own house.

With a Naladhu Spa journey, you will be transported to three different islands scattered around our emerald lagoon for a variety of invigorating and restorative treatments – and transported to a different state of mind. The spa manager is also happy to customise a Spa Journey with the elements of your choice.

DINING

Welcome to a brave new world of dining adventures. At Naladhu, dining tantalises more than just your taste buds. Here, we cater to all your senses. Your sense of home. Your sense of romance. Your sense of adventure. With our endless dining options and wide range of cuisines, you can tailor every meal to your moment's desires. Grilled Maldivian yellowfin on a desert island. Chianti with roasted rack of lamb aboard a dhoni sailing across an emerald-blue lagoon. You'll find dining at Naladhu (and even her nearby islands!) a fantastic voyage through sights, sounds, scents and flavours that you've never before encountered, in a setting you've probably only seen in dreams.

IN-HOUSE DINING: You’re allowed in indulge at Naladhu – in fact, we encourage it.

Sometimes, indulgence means spending a cozy night in your private house, dressed as you wish, watching the waves roll in from your deck, or with a favourite classic film on the home theatre system. For these times, you’ll be happy to know that the chefs of the Living Room can cater to your every whim, right in the privacy of your home, at just about any time day or night.

Satisfy tastes ranging from the classic to the eccentric, whenever, wherever. Dine in privacy on your terrace, under the stars or the sun. Enjoy a barbecue on your deck, complete with your own private chef and waiter. Or, for the true romantic, surprise your loved one and organise a champagne breakfast.

Our chefs also offer a variety of set dinners for every craving, including Thai, Indian, Maldivian and Western. Or, kick back on your deck at sunset with a platter of our chef’s favourite canapés and a bottle of Krug. Have a favourite that isn’t listed in our menu? Your House Master will see to it that we provide it – or at least our own creative interpretation.

INTIMATE DINING AFFAIRS: Romance abounds on Naladhu and its spectacular surrounds. Being a bit romantic themselves, our chefs have designed a range of truly unique dining opportunities called ‘Intimate Dining Affairs’, in which they bring their favourite menus to the destination of your choice around the island. Complete with candles, tablecloths, silver and all the little touches of perfection, our 'Intimate Affairs' offer some of Naladhu’s most precious timeless moments for you both to cherish.

Escape to a nearby desert island for a private beach dinner. Feast onboard an elegant dhoni, the traditional Maldivian sailboat, as you sail into the sunset. Our chefs and staff can cater private parties, pre-dinner cocktails or afternoon tea in the comfort of your pavilion. For the health conscious, guests can consult with our chef to discuss individual dietary requirements, spa menus or other special meal requests.

The following destinations are just a suggestion of the many settings available for your very own intimate affair:

• Picnic or candlelit dinner on the powder-white beaches of Naladhu
• Lagoon sunset on the Living Room pool deck
• Private island hideaway at nearby Guli Fushi
• Private beach cabana dining
• Dinner aboard the Riyaa, our dhoni, for a sail across the lagoon.
• Coconut grove by firelight
• Wave breakers private dining deck

WEDDING

Secluded white beaches. A festive musical celebration of a perfect union. Awaken as husband and wife in one of earth’s last remaining paradises. Let Naladhu create a timeless, unforgettable wedding.

The white-sand beach of your own private island paradise. The glittering Indian Ocean as the picture-perfect backdrop. Let your wedding fantasy unfold at Naladhu....
Let your love set sail on the Naladhu breeze. A sundown wedding aboard our luxurious Maldivian sailing dhoni will be a timeless moment you'll treasure always...
Exchange the traditional vows and rings and take part in some new Maldivian romantic rituals in a setting that is anything but ordinary--your own private island...
Surrender to a level of indulgence that is fitting for your perfect day, with spa treatments to unwind together, a timeless ceremony onboard our luxurious sailing dhoni, and an intimate candlelit dinner while you glide into the sunset......

For more and more visit to : NALADHU MALDIVES