Joali Being

I have to admit, I was quite skeptical about the whole Joali Being concept of well-being at first. I’m just not the type of person who strictly follows rituals, obsessively watches what I eat, works out on a tight schedule or feels the need to go to the spa every single day for massages and treatments. But I have to say, the atmosphere and the beauty of the resort truly draw you in. Suddenly you feel so good that you don’t mind waking up at six in the morning to try yoga. 🧘🏻‍♀️ Sometimes they’ll offer you teas or non-alcoholic drinks to taste, which turn out to be such a pleasant surprise, even if you wouldn’t normally go for things like that. The concept really works, and it makes sense to me. The villas are incredibly spacious and the design is among the most refined and modern you’ll find anywhere in the Maldives. And although I usually prefer overwater villas, here I was completely captivated by the beach villa. Some people, however, might find the breakwaters surrounding the island a little bothersome. The food is excellent and the selection is very diverse - vegans and vegetarians would definitely be impressed too. I do enjoy eating meat, but I love trying these dishes occasionally, and here they prepare them perfectly. The only slight weakness I noticed was in the cocktails. Because of the resort’s original non-alcohol concept, there isn’t a classic bar and the cocktail selection could be a bit better - at Joali Maldives it was fantastic. But I believe they’ll refine this over time too. 👌🏼🥂 The people are wonderful and the butler service is excellent - they really take care of you, with everything perfectly timed, including housekeeping and all the little details. The spa and wellness environment is simply wow - unbelievably relaxing! I have to especially praise a therapist named Sintha - she is amazing and gives the most wonderful massages. Hopefully I’ll be lucky enough to see her again on my next visit. 💆🏻‍♀️🍃 Snorkeling here is truly beautiful, and you can comfortably swim around the whole island (just be cautious near the arrival jetties due to boat traffic). In many areas the coral is still in good condition, and you’ll see schools of fish, sharks, anemones, and plenty of other marine life. 🐠 Overall, I would recommend this resort even for the most demanding clientele who expect a certain level of luxury. We’ll definitely be happy to return here! 🥰💙