Velaa Private Island

A 45-minute seaplane ride north of Malé takes you to this boutique resort on the gorgeous Noonu Atoll, where privacy and exclusivity are at the heart of its flawless design.

Private white-sand beaches, a year-round outdoor pool, golf academy, superior spa, tennis courts and incredible snorkelling sites nearby put Velaa’s facilities amongst the best in the islands.

Each villa has been thoughtfully put together to create a sensory experience, from the soft aqua colours, wood panelling, teak furniture, bamboo light fixtures and rattan swimming chairs, making it at one with the picturesque surroundings. With a private pool, extensive terrace, outdoor baths and shaded gardens, luxury has gone into every detail.

Despite the resort’s remote location, there is a range of high-end restaurants from unpretentious, authentic European fare to a dazzling Teppanyaki restaurant sat atop a three-storey high wine ‘cellar’.