JOALI BEING
Bodufushi, Raa Atoll, Maldives
Overview
When to go
What we love
- The bespoke in-villa wellness mini-bar to eliminate temptations
- Transformative experiences like breathwork and Sufi workshops led by master practitioners
- Herbology centre where your treatment potions are expertly and freshly prepared with local herbs and plants
Who should go
- Dedicated wellness seekers looking for renewal and self-discovery
- Luxury travellers looking for a no temptations stay
- Solo travellers looking to escape to paradise whilst learning how to enhance their health
Offers
- Exclusive Benefits
- 10% discount on single use rooms for stays until 20 Dec 25 (not valid between 13 - 26 April & 29 Sept - 8 Oct)
- Aktar Group Session (30 minutes) & Complimentary wellbeing consultation
- Flavours Of Joali:
- - Stay 4+ nights and enjoy complimentary Half Board (breakfast and dinner). Valid for stays until 30 April 25
- Free night offer in 2025 *:
- - Stay 4 /pay 3; stay 7 / pay 5
- - For stays until 10 May 25, must be booked by 30 April 25
- Free Half board
- - Complimentary half board for stays 11 May - 10 Oct 25
- Early bird 2025*
- - 5% off if booked less than 45 days / 10% off if booked more than 45 days in advance
- - For stays between 11 Jan - 20 Dec 2025
- Length of stay offers 2025*
- - 20% off for 4+ nights stays, for stays between 26 Jan - 10 May 25 & 11 October - 20 Dec 25
- Length of stay offers 2025 (Blissful Summer)*
- - 40% off for 4+ nights stays, for stays between 1 - 10 May, if booked by 10 May
Wellness
Wellness is centred around four pillars: Mind, Skin, Microbiome and Energy. The retreats Wellbeing Centre AREKA uses a blend of scientific therapies, diagnostic services, educational programmes and alternative healing treatments to curate their signature immersion programmes. The programmes are bespoke for you following an intelligent movement analysis and integrative health assessment. More information on Four Pillars is here.
Not many retreats can boast their own herbology centre, AKTAR where plant based concoctions are expertly curated for your individual treatment needs and herbology workshops are held.
The Discovery Sound Path takes sound therapy to a new level, this outdoor healing space features nine instruments which aim to restore your inner balance through harmonising vibrations and sounds.
For yoga bunnies the Ocean Sala is not to be missed, it features an antigravity yoga pavilion and meditation deck.
There are no less than 39 stunning treatment rooms transformational spaces including Kaashi Hydrotherapy Hall with its sensory deprivation room, movement and fitness spaces, private training rooms and SEDA the sound therapy hall.
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Maldivian energy treatment
- Thai massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Mind coaching
- Integrative massage
Activities
- Wellness cooking classes
- Open air cinema
- Tea ceremonies
- Herbology workshops
- Organic garden tour
- Water sports
- Scuba diving
- Snorkelling
- Private picnic on a desert island
- Local island hopping excursions
Typical Group Classes
- Yoga
- Pilates - reformer and mat
- Meditation
- Sound therapy
- Afro dance
- Tai Chi
- HIIT
- Tabata
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
Every villa features a private pool, butler service and sea views. Your mini bar will be customised to include wellness snacks and drinks suitable for you with no temptations that a usual mini bar holds. You villa will have BOSE sound system emitting meditative music to keep you in your zen throughout your stay as well as wellbeing games.
Facilities include: Air-con, BOSE surround sound, wellbeing bar, outdoor rain shower, tea/coffee making facilities
Room value adds:
• Welcome amenities, including a bottle of sparkling tea and fruit basket on arrival date
• 30-minute Wellbeing Consultation
• Jadugar (Butler) service for all villas
• Use of Wi-Fi in all villas & public areas. (Exclude Areka Wellbeing Zone)
• Complimentary non-motorised waters sports and snorkelling equipment
• Access to complimentary scheduled activities including mind & movement classes, learning lectures and workshops. Some activities and workshops are subject to additional charge
• Bicycles in all villas for personal use and buggy service upon request
Boasting a private pool and sweeping sunset vistas, this overwater paradise affords guests with the ultimate Maldivian hideaway. With a comfortable king-size bed or twin beds and a decadent bathroom, with separate dressing room this 87m2 space is perfect for intimate stays. Enjoy the 133 m2 sundeck terrace with overwater hammock.
Facilities include: Air-con, BOSE surround sound, wellbeing bar, outdoor rain shower, tea/coffee making facilities
Room value adds:
• Welcome amenities, including a bottle of sparkling tea and fruit basket on arrival date
• 30-minute Wellbeing Consultation
• Jadugar (Butler) service for all villas
• Use of Wi-Fi in all villas & public areas. (Exclude Areka Wellbeing Zone)
• Complimentary non-motorised waters sports and snorkelling equipment
• Access to complimentary scheduled activities including mind & movement classes, learning lectures and workshops. Some activities and workshops are subject to additional charge
• Bicycles in all villas for personal use and buggy service upon request
Facilities include: Air-con, BOSE surround sound, wellbeing bar, outdoor rain shower, tea/coffee making facilities
Room value adds:
• Welcome amenities, including a bottle of sparkling tea and fruit basket on arrival date
• 30-minute Wellbeing Consultation
• Jadugar (Butler) service for all villas
• Use of Wi-Fi in all villas & public areas. (Exclude Areka Wellbeing Zone)
• Complimentary non-motorised waters sports and snorkelling equipment
• Access to complimentary scheduled activities including mind & movement classes, learning lectures and workshops. Some activities and workshops are subject to additional charge
• Bicycles in all villas for personal use and buggy service upon request
Facilities include: Air-con, BOSE surround sound, wellbeing bar, outdoor rain shower, tea/coffee making facilities
Room value adds:
• Welcome amenities, including a bottle of sparkling tea and fruit basket on arrival date
• 30-minute Wellbeing Consultation
• Jadugar (Butler) service for all villas
• Use of Wi-Fi in all villas & public areas. (Exclude Areka Wellbeing Zone)
• Complimentary non-motorised waters sports and snorkelling equipment
• Access to complimentary scheduled activities including mind & movement classes, learning lectures and workshops. Some activities and workshops are subject to additional charge
• Bicycles in all villas for personal use and buggy service upon request
Facilities include: Air-con, BOSE surround sound, wellbeing bar, outdoor rain shower, tea/coffee making facilities
Room value adds:
• Welcome amenities, including a bottle of sparkling tea and fruit basket on arrival date
• 30-minute Wellbeing Consultation
• Jadugar (Butler) service for all villas
• Use of Wi-Fi in all villas & public areas. (Exclude Areka Wellbeing Zone)
• Complimentary non-motorised waters sports and snorkelling equipment
• Access to complimentary scheduled activities including mind & movement classes, learning lectures and workshops. Some activities and workshops are subject to additional charge
• Bicycles in all villas for personal use and buggy service upon request
Facilities include: Air-con, BOSE surround sound, wellbeing bar, outdoor rain shower, tea/coffee making facilities
Room value adds:
• Welcome amenities, including a bottle of sparkling tea and fruit basket on arrival date
• 30-minute Wellbeing Consultation
• Jadugar (Butler) service for all villas
• Use of Wi-Fi in all villas & public areas. (Exclude Areka Wellbeing Zone)
• Complimentary non-motorised waters sports and snorkelling equipment
• Access to complimentary scheduled activities including mind & movement classes, learning lectures and workshops. Some activities and workshops are subject to additional charge
• Bicycles in all villas for personal use and buggy service upon request
What’s on the menu
The retreats in house nutritionist has curated the meals offering a wide selection of flavours and cuisines whilst keeping the nutritional content high.
Personalised nutrition sessions are available to create a bespoke meal plan for your stay. This will already be included if you are on the weight loss programme.
There are three signature restaurants to choose from as well as MOJO the tropical beach sanctuary located on a three layer sundeck for lunches and evening sundowners by the pool.
Don't miss SAI the tea lounge where you can take part in mindful tea ceremonies, be educated by the tea seminars with resident tea sommelier and enjoy an incredible range of brews.
In autumn 2024 Joali Being unveiled a new Japanese restaurant conceptualised by the Michelin-acclaimed Chef Hidemasa Yamamoto called Yutori.
Location
This natural island has untouched pristine beaches, crystalline lagoons and lush coconut palms.
The Raa Atoll is one of the best for diverse and rich marine life, perfect for diving and snorkelling.
Joali is committed to sustainability of this unique marine life and is home to one of three turtle sancturies in the Maldives as well as a reef restoration project.
Nearest airport
Nearest airport is Male International airport in Maldives.During peak season November - February British Airways operate direct flights to Male in 10.5 hours.
Alternatively Sri Lankan airways and Middle Eastern carriers offer indirect flights.
From Male you will have to take a 40 minute seaplane to the resorts island which is an unforgettable scenic experience.
Families, Children & Infants
Kids are allowed at the resort and a range of activities and workshops are prepared for kids. However, due to the nature of this resort, it is recommended for adults. Sister property, Joali, might offer better environment for families and children.
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