2026 editionNo. 10
JOALI Maldives
Raa Atoll, Maldives
Why JOALI Maldives is one of The World's Best 100 Resorts 2026.
JOALI Maldives brings an unusually assured design sensibility to the private-island formula. Art, landscape and architecture are integrated with real discipline, while the villas, restaurants and family experiences retain warmth beneath the polish. Aesthetic ambition here feels pleasurable rather than merely photogenic.
The essentials.
- Destination
- Raa Atoll, Maldives
- Property
- Art-led private-island resort
- Operator
- JOALI
- Opened
- 2018
AddressMuravandhoo Island, Raa Atoll, MaldivesOpen map ↗
Edition factsThe record at a glance
- Position
- No. 10
- Resort type
- Art-led private-island resort
- Destination
- Raa Atoll
- Country or region
- Maldives
- Management in 2026
- JOALI
- Opening year
- 2018