The Maldives just got a whole lot wilder. .Here, opening in December 2025, is not your average barefoot luxury retreat. It is a radical, two-island escape dropped in the heart of the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. There is nothing modest about this place, and it is not trying to be.

From the moment you land after a 30-minute seaplane from Malé, you will see that the luxury private island is sleek, slow, and wildly private. Only nine villas are spread across two islands, Somewhere and Nowhere.

Somewhere, Nowhere, and Everywhere You Want to Be

Let’s talk Somewhere. It is where you will find seven hybrid beach-and-overwater villas, the first of their kind in the Maldives. These aren’t your cookie-cutter huts on stilts. Think 1,200 to 1,400 square meters of pure freedom, each with a 47-meter infinity pool that stretches toward the sky. Some even have waterfalls.

.Here / Five of these villas are perfect for families or groups, with space for up to eight adults. The other two go bigger, sleeping eleven with room to spare.

Nowhere? That is another level. A buyout-only island with two mega-residences, including a 2,400 square meter Presidential Villa. That is five bedrooms, a 28-meter pool, and your own slice of beach. It sleeps 24 and feels like the private island fantasy you didn’t know was real.

From the start, the focus here is on seclusion. It is built into everything. Just nine residences across two islands means even at full capacity, it feels empty in the best way.

This is where the "Roohu" Butler Service kicks in. Roohu means "soul" in Dhivehi, and these butlers aren’t just staff. They are experience-makers. Midnight dinners on a sandbank? Done. Snorkeling with manta rays before breakfast? Easy. Every detail is handled quietly and perfectly.

Designed to Disappear

KulörGroup nailed the architecture here. Every building curves with the land, hugging the slender shapes of the islands without shouting over them. There is no flashy glass cubes or futuristic shapes. Just smart, reef-safe construction that blends into the view.

Passive cooling cuts the need for heavy AC. Nature does the work, just like it should.

Step inside and things get even better. Muza Lab handled interiors with sharp focus and respect for Maldivian craft. Dhoni boats inspired curves and forms. Feyli textiles and local timber bring warmth. Marble lines the bathrooms, but it’s never cold.

All-Inclusive Experiences

.Here / At Fehi Wellness Spa, healing comes in two forms, ancient and modern. Salt stone massages, Ayurvedic rituals, and detox therapies take center stage.

If you are staying on Nowhere, the spa is yours alone. On Somewhere, treatments come to you. Each guest gets a custom plan. Maybe it’s gut health, better sleep, or just full-body bliss. Whatever it is, Fehi treats it with a quiet, science-meets-soul approach that leaves you lighter.

Forget stuffy dining schedules. Safar is 24/7 and completely on your terms. You want sashimi at 3 AM or a barbecue on the beach at noon? It is handled. The kitchen mixes global flavors with local ingredients and doesn’t stop at the plate.

You can eat underwater, literally. One of Safar’s highlights is an underwater champagne tasting that is part show, part indulgence. There are beach picnics, sandbank lunches, and overwater cocktails.

Being located in Baa Atoll already puts this island in top-tier territory. This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is famous for its manta rays, coral gardens, and marine life that feels straight out of a documentary.

Rates start at $5,000 per night, and yes, that is for a reason. This place is built for those who don’t want the usual five-star script. It is for people who have seen it all and want something different. Something with bite