The soft, low-pitch sounds of the Sangu Conch Shell greet you upon arrival at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. Cleansing the mind of stress, the gentle resonance of this horn-like shell signals the beginning of your immersion into luxury island living.
Rising above the azure waters of the North Malé Atoll, this luxurious five-star property sports 100 beautifully appointed villas. Bestowed with an eye-catching circular design, hide away in a golden-sand beach cove or bed down for the evening over the waves; the choice is entirely yours. Blurring the lines between indoor/outdoor living thanks to wall-to-wall glass doors, each villa comes replete with dazzling ocean views, a large sundeck and infinity pool. You’ll also want for nothing with an Aris Meeha personal island butler at your beck and call.
Wander from your luxurious abode and you will discover an island of tantalising opportunities. The resort features seven restaurants and bars where you are welcome to wake up to the aromas of freshly brewed coffee in La Locanda and savour mezze platters and tempting kebabs at Arabesque. For lagoon-side dining and exquisite Cantonese tastes, pull up a chair at Summer Pavilion or celebrate the flavours of Japan with a lively Chef’s Table at IWAU. Bao buns, steamed dumplings, aromatic soups and noodle dishes can be found at Tum Tum, while family meals can be enjoyed just steps from the ocean at the aptly named Beach Shack.
At The Ritz-Carlton Spa, realign your mind, body and soul with this overwater sanctuary’s indulgent treatments. Espousing the ancient Chinese philosophy of Yin and Yang energies, the spa’s expert therapists guide you on a journey to blissful relaxation. Choose the Maldivian Signature Rejuvenation and you will be rewarded with a 180-minute island-inspired treatment that features a coconut scrub followed by a full-body oil massage and coconut milk bath. And this Eid Al-Adha, the spa extends its opulent offerings with the launch of its partnership with one of Dubai’s premium skincare ateliers, Facette Facial Bar. Showcasing five bespoke experiences—four for women and one for men—the collaboration will see the introduction of The Supernova Facial, Face Yoga, The Harmony Facial, Cellular Restoration Therapy and The Supernova X (for men).
Elevating experiences at the resort is the introduction of The Summer Collective: Masters, Explorers & Extraordinary Moments; a curated programme of summer experiences designed to entertain all ages. From June 17 to 20, you can tame the waves alongside legendary surfer Nic von Rupp through a series of hands-on guided sessions. In July, renowned Susy Markoe Schieffelin will lead you on a transformative wellness experience. There will be daily yoga, sound and energy healing classes to enhance your chakra balancing, energetic upliftment and inner radiance from July 10 to 24. Finally, Sergei Urban, the creator behind TheDadLab, will host a dynamic line-up of interactive workshops that will see children engage with nature, engineering, sustainability and culture in an entertaining and immersive way from August 14 to 16.
Book the Embrace Island Life package for a minimum of four nights and you will enjoy shared speedboat return transfers, a half-board meal plan and welcome amenities designed to make you feel at home. And what’s more, if you book before May 31, you will have the opportunity to earn up to 50,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points to use on a plethora of exciting experiences on your next stay at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands.
