For the second year in a row, the Forbes Travel Guide has named Joali Maldives Maldives as a Five-Star Hotel in the Forbes Travel Guide, and Joali Being, which has been open for one year, has also been named a Five-Star Hotel.
Founded five years later, Joali Maldives has been transformed into the country's first immersive art resort, creating a one-of-a-kind art resort based on the concept of joie de vivre, working with artists and local artisans.
Inspired by the rest of Asia, the village's 73 villas are designed to be luxurious and sophisticated, with warm colours and materials including large teak planks and terrazzo floors.
According to the Faubes review, the pronunciation of joali is not only similar to the French word jolie, which means "beautiful", and the local Dhivehi word for "chair", but the artwork on display on the island includes chairs created by artists in different materials.
Of course, the Five-Star Forbes Hotel wasn't just chosen for its beauty, as each villa in the resort is staffed by a Jaguars magician; The innovative dining concept is reflected both in the dishes on the table and in the different perspectives of the islands from each dining venue. Joali Spa by ESPA, the resort also offers a variety of water activities and a wide range of cultural experiences for travelers, all of which contribute to its continued ranking.