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Once upon a time there was a tiny tropical island; an emerald drop of paradise wrapped in soft white sands, surrounded by a vibrant coral reef, lapped by warm turquoise waters and hidden in the heart of a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Milaidhoo is that island. That time is now and this is our story. Come, join us and write a few chapters of your life in the welcoming sands of the true Maldives.

The story of a small island Not just another five star resort in the Maldives, at Milaidhoo we like to do things differently. We call it reinvented luxury. We’ve crafted everything around you, our guest, and aim to deliver friendly, bespoke service for you to write your story of the perfect holiday. Above all, we offer a taste of the true Maldives. At Milaidhoo we invite you to explore the natural beauty of the country. Surrounded by a wonderfully vibrant coral reef and soft sands for your bare feet to sink in to, our island offers you a place to simply be; time to simply breathe.

Your chapter of barefoot island living begins... We don’t think of our guests as just holidaymakers. We think of you as storywriters, crafting your dream holiday. This is where your story of a small island begins...

The Villas Your villa: a place you may never have been before, but where you instantly feel like you belong. Spacious and filled with light, outdoor living is what we do best: your villa opens up 180 degrees to allow the natural beauty of the Maldives inside. Indoors all around you are striking Maldivian elements, art pieces and contemporary custom-made furnishings thoughtfully designed for your comfort. All 50 villas and residences have been designed in a natural style and have a gentle curve in their layout to fit sympathetically with the island. All villas offer: a large private freshwater pool on the sun deck; a hanging Maldivian swing (‘undhoali’); an outsize day bed; air conditioning and ceiling fan; sea and beach views; tea and coffee machine; oversized minibar; private wine fridge; flatscreen satellite TV; en suite bathroom with soaking tub and separate rain-shower; a range of toiletries by Acqua Di Parma.

FEATURES • 24-hour island host service • Wi-Fi internet in all villas and public areas • Laundry (excluding dry cleaning) • Welcome gift • Champagne welcome on arrival • Bottle of champagne in-villa on arrival • On demand movies • Use of our private seaplane lounge on arrival • Welcome fruit basket • Use of snorkelling equipment during stay • Premium teas and coffees in villa • Daily water and fresh fruit in villa • Gourmet in-villa turndown service • Early check in and late checkout (subject to availability)

29 Water Pool Villas 245SQM

On stilts over the ocean, these spacious thatched-roof villas are serene and full of light, opening up to a huge sundeck with steps into the ocean for easy access to the nearby coral reef. At 42 square metres, the private pool is one of the largest in the Maldives. Inside the villa is a king bed facing the ocean; and separate dressing area. The interior design is inspired by Maldivian heritage and culture, with furnishings custom-made for Milaidhoo. The huge bathroom has a separate deep bathtub with an ocean view and tropical rainshower with a glass wall offering views of the sea below.

OCCUPANCY

Two adults and one child or three adults

18 Beach Pool Villas 290SQM Set directly on the white, powder-soft, sand beach amongst lush tropical palm trees and greenery, these huge thatchedroof villas all have ocean views and open-up 180-degrees. Inside the villa is a king bed with views of the beach and ocean. The contemporary interior design includes many local touches giving a sense of being truly in the Maldives. The sundeck has a 36 square metre private freshwater infinity pool while the luxurious air-conditioned bathroom offers an indoor rain shower; a separate deep bathtub as well as an outdoor open-air garden-shower.

OCCUPANCY

Two adults and one child or three adults

The Residences For those seeking the suite life, our residences offer you a heartfelt welcome to island living. In addition to all the features and benefits of the villas, residences offer the following: separate bedroom and living room; a dedicated butler offering full butler service; a personal chef to meet you and customise all menus to your taste; the opportunity to have a private outdoor cinema set up on the deck of your villa; one private half-day excursion of your choice during your stay; and a VIP airport welcome service where you’ll be greeted at the airplane door and enjoy seamless immigration and entry in a private lounge at Male International Airport on arrival and departure.

2 Beach Residences 490SQM From the private beach to the discreet butler service, this suite offers the luxury of true relaxation and outdoor living at its very best. The light-filled bedroom leads to the spacious living room which opens up to the huge sun deck with its private pool.

OCCUPANCY

Two adults and one child or three adults

The Two-Bedroom Ocean Residence 564SQM Discover over-water paradise with endless ocean views from throughout the suite while your personal butler prepares everything to your wishes. Set at the very end of the over-water jetty, this residence has a large living room with steps leading up to an incredible loft. The spacious master bedroom offers endless ocean views from the bed giving plenty of room to stretch out and make yourself feel at home.

OCCUPANCY

Six adults or four adults and two children

Notes from a chef At Milaidhoo we’re serious about food, focusing on authentic, light food with clean flavours. Our three restaurants and two bars are designed to appeal to your senses, offering outstanding dining in wonderfully informal settings. No shoes required. Ever. THE MILAIDHOO GOURMET PLAN At Milaidhoo we offer meaningful and memorable experiences. As part of that, The Milaidhoo Gourmet is a dine-around meal plan offering outstanding dining and drinks throughout the stay. Enjoy your daily breakfast at leisure and follow it with an indulgent à la carte lunch at either our all-day dining restaurant or any restaurant open during the day. Then smoothly move on to an à la carte dinner in either our all-day dining restaurant or grill. You’ll also be invited to enjoy dinner at our signature restaurant once every four days and take a table at our weekly events. To ensure you never go thirsty, all day long you’re welcome to enjoy international and premium brands of spirits, beers and cocktails from our selection as well as fresh juices, soft drinks, mineral water, teas, coffees, milkshakes and smoothies from our selection and a premium selection of wines, OPEN 24-HOURS hand-picked by our sommelier.

IN VILLA DINING On the menu you’ll find a carefully curated selection of dishes designed to please. If you’re craving something else, simply let our chefs know what you fancy and it will be our pleasure to make it for you.

The Compass Pool Bar Fabulous relaxation poolside in the form of a tempting cocktail and wine list, matched by a daytime menu that features gourmet treats from around the globe including the freshest of fresh salads, pizzas, sandwiches, sushi, bento boxes and more.

Ocean Restaurant At our open-air beachfront restaurant, the style remains casually comfortable with a breakfast spread that dreams are made of. Lunch and dinner are à la carte with daily changing specialties from a sophisticated international repertoire.

The Shoreline Grill This beachfront grill is where you’ll find fine cuts of meat, fresh local fish and seafood, simply cooked and beautifully presented. We think several visits will be required including at least one evening at our chef’s table and a visit to our wine cellar. Easy, simple, no fuss.

Ba’theli Lounge & Restaurant

Shaped like three dhonis (wooden sailing boats), our signature restaurant is the only restaurant in the world set on a boat in a lagoon featuring gourmet dishes of inspired island cuisine from the Maldivian Spice Route. Guests dine on the ‘deck’ of the restaurant where, underneath starry night skies, the team of chefs deliver an island influenced menu of locally inspired and sourced dishes. There’s also indoor seating in air-conditioned comfort where you can watch the sea-life below through glass floors. Expect to find seafood and traditional local flavours intelligently reinterpreted for the 21st century. Moored alongside is the lounge where you’ll find cocktails that are fresh, creative and on point. Perfect for sundowners.

Let us tell you a love story Fall in love. With each other, with our island, with life. Again and again and again. Honeymooners are at home at Milaidhoo where, when you book our ‘Perfect Honeymoon’ package we’ll name a star in the night sky after you. We have heavenly ideas for your wedding and even have an islander who’ll help set the scene for the perfect romantic proposal.

JUST YOU AND ME DESERTED SANDBANK WEDDING

BAREFOOT AND IN LOVE ON THE BEACH

THE MILAIDHOO EXTRAVAGANZA

This is the classic, ultra-romantic wedding on the beach in the late afternoon amid archways of tropical greenery and a wedding pergola.

When only the best will do: the entire island of Milaidhoo is exclusively yours for your ceremony and all your guests.

VOWS AT SEA

We’ll work with your wedding designer to create the celebration week of your dreams.

Take to the ocean and marry on board on our beautiful traditional wooden sailing dhoni ‘Saima’. You will cruise around the island on the decorated ceremonial dhoni while exchanging vows and toast your future together.

Escape to a spot that’s just a dot on the map and say your vows on a tiny deserted sandbank surrounded by the splendour of the seas.

Sleep under the stars

… craft your personal dining experience on our secluded sandbank… explore the waters around Milaidhoo within the beautiful Baa Atoll…and write a new chapter of your story of a small island.

We have an array of excursions and experiences available, each one created according to your preference, custom -made and made for your comfort. These are unique luxury experiences, paired with local elements and traditions, inspired by you and island life.

Secrets of a small island THE SERENITY SPA

GYM

Blissful relaxation for body and soul takes place in our over-water spa where the four treatment suites offer inspiring views of ocean and sky.

Work up a sweat in our 24-hour gym where you’ll find all you need for a good workout.

Our holistic treatment menu incorporates the healing powers of plants combined with entrancing healing traditions from Africa, using local herbs and plants. Emphasis is placed on organic and natural spa therapies using products by Elemis, TheraNaka and Coola. YOGA & MEDITATION Find peace of mind with our daily complimentary yoga or meditation sessions in our open-air over-water pavilion at the spa. Our resident yogi holds private and group classes. For an inspirational moment, why not book a class on a deserted sandbank at sunset? . LIBRARY & GAMES ROOMS Settle into one of our comfortable armchairs and while away a pleasant few hours over a good book, a playful board game or a round of pool (billiards). It’s all here for you.

Ocean Stories At the Ocean Stories Aquatic Centre, experienced team are here to enhance your underwater experiences.

DIVING

HANIFARU BAY

While the beauty of the Maldives is breath-taking, what you’ll find below the surface is even more moving. Our experienced diving team have the keys to the best dive sites in the atoll and welcomes everyone, from novices on their first dive to experts logging their 1000th dive.

The jewel of the UNESCO biosphere reserve is undoubtedly Hanifaru Bay, the place where – in season – the world’s largest groupings of manta rays can be seen. This is also the place for whale shark spotting. Snorkelling with these peaceful ocean giants is an unmissable experience.

All our dive spot are top class pristine reefs with fascinating scenery. Here we offer everything from night dives, fluo dives, nitrox diving, adventure courses, thila diving, dive spots with overhangs or sites with rays, tuna, napoleon wrasse, sharks and turtles, it’s all here.

The season runs from June to November each year and sightings depend on many factors such as tide times, moon phases and currents. We plan to run three trips a week to Hanifaru Bay (weather permitting) and can also offer private excursions for just the two of you accompanied by our marine biologist.

MARINE BIOLOGIST With the UNESCO biosphere reserve on our doorstep, this is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the incredible wildlife in the area from our resident marine biologist. Here you may discover what makes whale sharks tick, why manta rays dance, what makes dolphins smile and help with identification and conservation practices.

WATER SPORTS From kayaks and zayaks to stand-up-paddle boards, windsurfing and catamarans, here is where your fun begins. For something completely different, make time for a trip over the reef in our transparent canoe and see what’s really swimming beneath your feet.

Facts about a small island: LOCATION