BEING
Nature-immersive wellbeing island. Serene, unhurried, and quietly serious about health. No TVs in villas by design. The mood is closer to a transformative retreat than a party resort — but with exceptional food, stunning overwater and beachfront settings, and an unexpectedly fun multigenerational program called B'Kidult for families.
Every guest gets a complimentary 30-minute wellbeing consultation on arrival — use it to shape your program before you start booking treatments
Why It Matters
The only island resort in the Maldives entirely dedicated to wellbeing as its organizing concept. Not just a spa resort — JOALI BEING builds personalized Wellbeing Programmes from over 60 on-site specialists, with unique facilities including a hydrotherapy hall with Watsu pools and Russian Banya, a sound therapy hall with 14 instruments, an outdoor Discovery Sound Path, an herbology centre, and what is reportedly the Maldives' largest fitness center. It earned Two Michelin Keys in 2025 and Forbes Five-Star for four consecutive years.
JOALI BEING is the Maldives' first wellbeing-dedicated island resort, sitting on Bodufushi Island in Raa Atoll about 40 minutes by seaplane from Malé. Opened in 2021, it's the sister property to JOALI Maldives but with a completely different identity — here, the entire island is organized around a single idea: 'Weightlessness,' a philosophy of lightness, joy, and renewal built on four pillars: Mind, Skin, Microbiome, and Energy. Everything from the architecture (biophilic principles throughout) to the food (nutritionist-designed menus, earth-to-table sourcing) to the rooms (each villa has its own Wellbeing Bar and meditative musical instruments) is subordinated to that concept. Two Michelin Keys in 2025 and four consecutive Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star ratings.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Beach Pool Villa
Direct beach access with an enormous 510 sqm exterior — one of the largest private outdoor spaces among the single-bedroom villas. The overwater villas have the views, but guests who want sand-under-feet living pick this. Features a private infinity pool and outdoor garden shower.
King · 95 sqmFour-Bedroom Private Wellbeing Ocean Pool Residence
The flagship overwater residence — a private wellbeing sanctuary above the lagoon for up to 10 guests. Comes with its own treatment room, sauna, and movement zone inside the villa itself. The 118 sqm infinity pool is one of the largest in the Maldives. Positioned to catch some of the best sunsets on the island.
King or Twin · 503 sqmGrand Beach Pool Villa
The grand version of the Beach Pool Villa, with a slightly larger interior and a 575 sqm exterior. Has a separate living room, making it suitable for a small family. Same direct beach access, private infinity pool, and outdoor garden shower.
King · 110 sqmGrand Ocean Pool Villa
A step up from the standard Ocean Pool Villa with a larger footprint and a generous sun terrace. Features a separate living room — making it the right pick for a small family or guests who want more space to spread out without going multi-bedroom.
King · 95 sqmOcean Pool Villa
Perched above the lagoon with a 33 sqm private overwater infinity pool and sundeck. Sleek interiors in warm woods and taupe tones, with floor-to-ceiling glass sliding onto the deck. Features a separate dressing room, outdoor rain shower, hammock, and a Bose sound system. Comes with the signature Wellbeing Bar setup and meditative musical instruments. Perfect for couples.
King · 87 sqmSunset Ocean Pool Villa
Same footprint as the Ocean Pool Villa but positioned on the west side of the island for sunset views. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the evening light over the Indian Ocean. Ideal for couples who want front-row sunset views from the villa.
King · 87 sqmThree-Bedroom Wellbeing Beach Pool Residence
Panoramic beachfront residence for up to 7 adults with dedicated fitness and wellbeing cabanas on the grounds. The 105 sqm pool is one of the largest private pools on the island. Comes with a dining room and kitchenette for ultimate self-contained family living.
King or Twin · 345 sqmTwo-Bedroom Ocean Pool Villa
Overwater villa with two bedrooms for up to four adults. Combines the magic of lagoon living with enough space for small families or two couples. Features an infinity pool, hammock sundeck, and the full suite of Wellbeing Bar and musical instrument amenities.
King or Twin · 150 sqmTwo-Bedroom Wellbeing Beach Pool Residence
Two-bedroom beachfront residence with 985 sqm of exterior — the largest exterior footprint among the two-bedroom options. Outdoor sunken bathtubs and a spacious living room. Built for multigenerational groups wanting a private compound feel on the beach.
King or Twin · 275 sqmTwo-Bedroom Wellbeing Beach Pool Villa
Spacious two-bedroom beachfront villa with 885 sqm of exterior grounds — essentially a private compound on the beach. Outdoor sunken bathtubs and a large living room make this a top pick for families or two couples who want maximum beach-villa luxury.
King or Twin · 255 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The island's dedicated multigenerational zone featuring sensory playgrounds, mud kitchens, a professional kitchen for junior chefs, and a range of wellbeing workshops for kids. Open year-round.
Hands-on nutritional cooking classes in a fully equipped kitchen — individual kitchen space for each participant. Also includes fermentation masterclasses and foraging in the Chef's Garden.
Hosted by the island's resident Sommelier. Organic and biodynamic wine focus.
Day trips can be arranged between JOALI BEING and sister island JOALI Maldives in the same atoll, subject to availability.
Fishing excursions available including catch-and-cook arrangements — guests can take their catch to the restaurant for preparation.
Diving centre on the island. Raa Atoll is one of the best atolls in the Maldives for marine biodiversity.
Bodufushi island's house reef is genuinely excellent by Maldives standards. Reviewers consistently single it out for the variety of marine life — large shoals of fish, resident sea turtles, eagle rays, and manta rays in season. Equipment available from the water sports centre.
Workshops at the island's herbology centre where guests work with resident herbalists to make natural self-care products using herbs, spices, and essential oils.
Complimentary scheduled classes available to all guests — yoga, meditation, and movement sessions according to the resort activity calendar.
JOALI BEING operates a sea turtle care and rehabilitation centre in partnership with the Olive Ridley Project. Guests can visit and learn about the conservation work.
Daily sunset gathering on the beach — a signature moment of the JOALI BEING day.
Led by the resident Tea Sommelier at the SAI tea lounge. Over 60 teas from around the world explored through structured ceremonies and tasting education.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Personalised in-villa setup in every villa, curated for each guest's wellness goals.
On-island garden for foraging and cooking programme activities.
Reported to be the Maldives' largest fitness centre. Technogym equipment, open 24 hours with specialists available 7am–8pm. Includes private training rooms and a fitness studio focused on core strength and fluid movement.
'Jadugar' means 'skilled magician' in Dhivehi. Every villa comes with its own personal butler available via WhatsApp.
All guests are escorted to the private JOALI lounge at Velana International Airport seaplane terminal before their flight to the island.
Personalised name-tagged bicycles provided in every villa for getting around the island.
Each villa comes with unique musical instruments for meditation and sound therapy practice.
Access included for all guests.
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