Exceeding the guests' expectations is the philosophy that drives the stunning Jumeirah Vittaveli Maldives resort. And from the size, design and privacy offered by the villas to the award-winning cuisine and the warmest of welcomes, the resort can best be described in one word: "wow."
Drawing on the privacy of its own island, the resort, which won top prizes in the categories of romance and wellness at the 2017 South Asia travel awards, offers its guests perfectly balanced intimacy, an array of ultra-luxurious spa treatments and inspiring activities.
The experience is also touched with genuine, heartfelt service.
"I don't think Arabic guests will feel more comfortable anywhere in the Maldives than in Jumeirah Vittaveli," says Amit Majumder, the resort's general manager.
The experience is also touched with genuine, heartfelt service.
"I don't think Arabic guests will feel more comfortable anywhere in the Maldives than in Jumeirah Vittaveli," says Amit Majumder, the resort's general manager.
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Jumeirah Vittaveli unveils lavish five-bedroom Royal Residence
The perfect playground for the extraordinary traveller is officially open for bookings
Step inside the Royal Residence at Jumeirah Vittaveli and discover the ultimate beachfront retreat. Designed for families and groups of friends looking for the ultimate in luxury, this stunning residence offers five bedrooms extending across 3,500 square meters of pure tranquillity.
Video courtesy of Jumeirah Vittaveli
Cocooned in a Maldivian hideaway, the Royal Residence is a resort all of its own. Home to two private swimming pools overlooking the private residence beach, a dedicated island grill restaurant offers live cooking and teppanyaki style cuisine set atop a Dhoni shaped deck. Guests can also dine in the opulent dining room or relax in the sunken lounge which is surrounded by a fragrant lily pond and has its own overwater bar and sundeck.
Amit Majumder, General Manager, said: "I wanted to create an entirely unique, yet indulgent concept for our guests at Jumeirah Vittaveli. For the last five years we have continuously added new facilities to the resort. Now that we have crossed the 5 year milestone, we wanted to present something spectacular. The design elements of the Royal Residence are taken from the resort and made even more opulent, its space and layout is second to none. Guests will enjoy unrivalled privacy with a totally personalised service, while still having access to the activities and facilities that our award-winning resort offers."
In the heart of the Residence resides the Sanctuary suite, which features a king-sized bed, a walk-in wardrobe, and separate indoor living area. The bathroom includes an oversized stone bathtub by Kelly Hoppen™ crafted uniquely for the space, complemented by his and hers Hermès vanities. To complete the opulence the Sanctuary has its own outdoor Jacuzzi with TV, a private Talise Spa massage room, and a gym with state-of-the-art Life Fitness™ equipment.
Created with families in mind the Royal Residence also houses two Guest Villas, one king-sized suite and one twin bedded suite, flanking the main Sanctuary on either side. The main Residence entrance leads guests into a separate living and dining pavilion which features entertainment options to enjoy quality time with the family and opens out onto a full sized swimming pool. Connected to the Royal Residence is a two-storey, two-bedroom Guest House with its own swimming pool and private white sandy beach.
At the Royal Residence no demand is out of reach and no luxury is spared. Guests of the Residence enjoy access to the personalised concierge service, including private butlers, dedicated Royal Residence golf buggies and chauffeurs. The menu of iconic experiences available includes award-winning chefs, a celebrity photographer to document the guest's journey, and a personal astronomer. All water sports and excursion activities are offered directly from the private beach at the Royal Residence allowing guests to enjoy their vacation in complete privacy.
The Royal Residence can accommodate 14 people with prices from $35,000 per night during high season. To book please call +960 664 2020 or email: [email protected]
Amit Majumder, General Manager, said: "I wanted to create an entirely unique, yet indulgent concept for our guests at Jumeirah Vittaveli. For the last five years we have continuously added new facilities to the resort. Now that we have crossed the 5 year milestone, we wanted to present something spectacular. The design elements of the Royal Residence are taken from the resort and made even more opulent, its space and layout is second to none. Guests will enjoy unrivalled privacy with a totally personalised service, while still having access to the activities and facilities that our award-winning resort offers."
In the heart of the Residence resides the Sanctuary suite, which features a king-sized bed, a walk-in wardrobe, and separate indoor living area. The bathroom includes an oversized stone bathtub by Kelly Hoppen™ crafted uniquely for the space, complemented by his and hers Hermès vanities. To complete the opulence the Sanctuary has its own outdoor Jacuzzi with TV, a private Talise Spa massage room, and a gym with state-of-the-art Life Fitness™ equipment.
Created with families in mind the Royal Residence also houses two Guest Villas, one king-sized suite and one twin bedded suite, flanking the main Sanctuary on either side. The main Residence entrance leads guests into a separate living and dining pavilion which features entertainment options to enjoy quality time with the family and opens out onto a full sized swimming pool. Connected to the Royal Residence is a two-storey, two-bedroom Guest House with its own swimming pool and private white sandy beach.
At the Royal Residence no demand is out of reach and no luxury is spared. Guests of the Residence enjoy access to the personalised concierge service, including private butlers, dedicated Royal Residence golf buggies and chauffeurs. The menu of iconic experiences available includes award-winning chefs, a celebrity photographer to document the guest's journey, and a personal astronomer. All water sports and excursion activities are offered directly from the private beach at the Royal Residence allowing guests to enjoy their vacation in complete privacy.
The Royal Residence can accommodate 14 people with prices from $35,000 per night during high season. To book please call +960 664 2020 or email: [email protected]
Jumeirah Vittaveli - Royal Residence - Front View
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Most expensive Indian menu in the world launched at Swarna, Jumeirah Vittaveli
'Gold at Swarna' menu launched in the Maldives to mark restaurant's anniversary.
Jumeirah Vittaveli is celebrating Swarna's second anniversary with the 'Gold at Swarna' 15 course menu - the most expensive Indian menu in the world priced at US$2,000. This award winning Indian signature experience combines the essence of opulence with the name of the restaurant, which translates to 'gold' in Sanskrit. Diners can discover an evening of royal treatment and edible gold will be an essential ingredient of each dish.
Jumeirah Vittaveli - Swarna Entrance
The experience begins at the guest's villa where they will be collected by a darban (gold buggy with royal escort). Guests then arrive at a luxurious cabana where they have the chance to wear traditional Indian attire. For each dish which includes Blood Orange Soup with gold coated Himalayan Pink Salt and Rose Gold coated Lamb Patty served over Bread from the inverted grill touched with gold, Chef de Cuisine Bharat Kapoor explains how he came to choose the specific combination of flavours.
Passionate about Indian cuisine, Chef Bharat calls himself a spicewala or spice traveller. He takes pride in selecting ingredients on trips to India and only uses spices available in India. "Authenticity is key," says Chef Bharat Kapoor. "You can't get truly Indian flavours if you use international ingredients."
Passionate about Indian cuisine, Chef Bharat calls himself a spicewala or spice traveller. He takes pride in selecting ingredients on trips to India and only uses spices available in India. "Authenticity is key," says Chef Bharat Kapoor. "You can't get truly Indian flavours if you use international ingredients."
Jumeirah Vittaveli - Swarna - Banarasi Paan Gulkand Ice Cream
Since Swarna opened two years ago it has won 'Best Indian Cuisine in Asia' twice, by World Luxury Restaurant Awards, and the resort's newly opened 5-bedroom Royal Residence was recently recognised as the 'Indian Ocean's Leading Luxury Hotel Villa' at the World Travel Awards.
"Swarna continues to amaze our guests in terms of the ambiance and the progressive approach to food and beverage experiences. The new menu 'Gold at Swarna' is a celebration of its continued success and takes the restaurant to another level," says General Manager Amit Majumder.
Swarna takes guests on a culinary journey through India in a Maharaja style garden. Menus alternate between the 10 course journey menu, picking up flavours from every corner of the country and taking your palate on a voyage through the land of spices, and the signature Swarna Thali, an innovative new take on the Indian classic, in the form of an indulgent menu incorporating a host of rich flavours.
Jumeirah Vittaveli offers romantic escapes as well as a variety of land- and water-based activities, including a PADI Dive base, water sports centre, four restaurants and two bars. With its focus on cultural connection and organic experiences in a luxurious setting, Jumeirah Vittaveli offers guests a true Maldivian island experience.
"Swarna continues to amaze our guests in terms of the ambiance and the progressive approach to food and beverage experiences. The new menu 'Gold at Swarna' is a celebration of its continued success and takes the restaurant to another level," says General Manager Amit Majumder.
Swarna takes guests on a culinary journey through India in a Maharaja style garden. Menus alternate between the 10 course journey menu, picking up flavours from every corner of the country and taking your palate on a voyage through the land of spices, and the signature Swarna Thali, an innovative new take on the Indian classic, in the form of an indulgent menu incorporating a host of rich flavours.
Jumeirah Vittaveli offers romantic escapes as well as a variety of land- and water-based activities, including a PADI Dive base, water sports centre, four restaurants and two bars. With its focus on cultural connection and organic experiences in a luxurious setting, Jumeirah Vittaveli offers guests a true Maldivian island experience.
Talise Spa
The word Vittaveli has many beautiful meanings - vastness of space and eternal light. These meanings fit perfectly with the island. Treatments at Talise Vittaveli are inspired by these same elements of light and space connecting with the purity and vibration of our ingredients. These ingredients are hand-harvested by local
communities using traditional farming methods. The Talise Spa team at Vittaveli is the only spa that makes their own 100% organic Coconut Oil in the Maldives. This Maldivian style homemade coconut oil is harvested from coconuts that grow naturally on the island.
A holistic approach to wellbeing reconnects you with nature, with signature treatments delivered by our expert spa therapists. Romantic spaces for couples offer intimate moments of true relaxation, while our extensive spa menu offers individual treatments tailored to your needs.
Talise Spa at Jumeirah Vittaveli is the perfect place to start practicing yoga with the soothing views and the tranquil ambience of the island.We offer complimentary morning and sunset group yoga classes for in-house guests on a regular basis.
The word Vittaveli has many beautiful meanings - vastness of space and eternal light. These meanings fit perfectly with the island. Treatments at Talise Vittaveli are inspired by these same elements of light and space connecting with the purity and vibration of our ingredients. These ingredients are hand-harvested by local
communities using traditional farming methods. The Talise Spa team at Vittaveli is the only spa that makes their own 100% organic Coconut Oil in the Maldives. This Maldivian style homemade coconut oil is harvested from coconuts that grow naturally on the island.
A holistic approach to wellbeing reconnects you with nature, with signature treatments delivered by our expert spa therapists. Romantic spaces for couples offer intimate moments of true relaxation, while our extensive spa menu offers individual treatments tailored to your needs.
Talise Spa at Jumeirah Vittaveli is the perfect place to start practicing yoga with the soothing views and the tranquil ambience of the island.We offer complimentary morning and sunset group yoga classes for in-house guests on a regular basis.
Marine Biology at Jumeirah Vittaveli
Jumeirah Vittaveli's on site marine biologist, Emily Armstrong-Smith, teaches both children and adults about the importance of coral protection and marine habitats. Once a week children can take part in a Junior Coral Ranger session, where they learn the importance of conservation and have the opportunity to plant their own coral and be part of the amazing conservation programme. Emily also leads guests on tours along the house reef where she has planted several coral nursery frames and closely monitors their progress.
In conversation with Marine Biologist Emily Armstrong-Smith
Why are Coral Reefs so important?
Coral reefs are a hugely important resource, not only as a habitat and indirect food source for up to 25% of marine organisms, but also for human benefits such as fishing, shoreline protection, and of course, tourism. Here in the Maldives where we have some of the most beautiful reefs in the world, they are a very important part of the industry. By developing our Vittaveli Coral Regeneration Project, we are taking vulnerable, bleached corals and giving them a healthy, stable environment to recover and thrive again. Through this work we hope to develop the existing reef and give all the support we can for the coral reefs to overcome this bleaching event, for marine and human mutual benefit.
What are different methods for coral regeneration?
The main method we are focusing on at the moment is the coral frame. First we visit the reef and collect any loose corals - they can be easily broken off by strong wave movement or unaware snorkellers. If the coral is already bleached and vulnerable, it will die very quickly if it is not fixed to a hard, non-moving substrate. We attach these loose, broken fragments to the frame using cable ties; the most important thing during this process is to make sure the living tissue of the coral is in contact with the metal frame and the cable tie. After this, we monitor the corals and regularly ensure they are firmly fixed - if the conditions are right, we can see the coral tissue start to grow over the cable tie and the metal frame in as little as two weeks! It is great to be able to check progress so quickly and from early on we can tell if a fragment will be successful or not - by successful I mean if the coral will attach and continue to grow. Corals are very delicate and in every batch we plant, we see about 70% success rate. Once these fragments have had some time to grow on the frame, the result is a little like a portable mini reef and is a great habitat for reef fish to interact with.
The other method we are trialling is the 'stone pile'. For this, we have these piles near our water villas to help promote reef development in the shallow waters there. We insert long iron nails into large rocks and build them into a pile, then attach the loose coral fragments directly to the nails. This method initially takes longer to set up, but the result is an immediate reef environment which stimulates and involves the marine organisms from inception. These stone piles are great for shallow waters where it is difficult to secure the frames. I hope to build more small piles over time and create a more natural reef environment in the lagoon.
How can guests learn more about coral reefs and help protecting them?
Guests of Jumeirah Vittaveli can join me and our Vittaveli Regeneration Project, through my weekly Marine Talk and Coral Garden Guided Tours at Best Dives. Guests can book time with me to learn about the Regeneration Project, take a tour of our Coral Garden on the house reef and plant corals themselves. I really enjoy talking with the guests and introducing people to our Marine Conservation work and I like to make this program as interactive as possible. Normally we do this through guided snorkelling but I can adapt the programme depending on the guest's comfort level in the water. We also regularly conduct group guest events on a larger scale, where we bring the coral frames onto the beach so that everyone has the chance to be involved and plant a coral. Over the upcoming Festive Season we are planning special 'Adopt a Coral' workshops, where guests can plant and name their corals, and receive updates on the status of their coral following the event!
What is the threat to coral reefs?
Our coral reefs are currently under threat following a mass bleaching event that occurred over March/April 2016 - during this period, ocean temperatures were exceptionally high. A change of even 1 or 2 degrees Celsius causes the corals to expel a special kind of algae that they have a very important working relationship with. It is also this algae that gives the coral their colour, and so the coral appears 'bleached' - they are devoid of any colour. If coral remains in this bleached state for too long, it becomes extremely stressed and is likely to suffer mortality.
Why are starfish a threat?
Another troublesome threat to the reefs is a particular type of starfish. The Crown of Thorns starfish feed on coral, and when the population is under control, they can be beneficial to the reef, helping to control certain species of coral and to allow all different species to grow and flourish. However, we are currently in the middle of a Crown-of-Thorns (COT) outbreak, meaning that population numbers are much higher than normal. These outbreaks are linked to environmental changes (predominantly water conditions and changing nutrient levels) and are particularly prone when the coral is already vulnerable, such as following a mass bleaching event. When the COT population is too high, they consume a large amount of coral and can bring significant damage to reefs in a short amount of time. To control this threat, we regularly undertake SCUBA dives to collect and responsibly remove the COTs.
Any plans and goals for the future?
My goals for the future are to develop the Vittaveli Coral Regeneration Project further to a point where as many people as possible are involved and helping to monitor their own corals - I would really love to develop a colleague coral plant where teams of colleagues can care for and manage their own frame, like a coral competition! Otherwise, I look forward to introducing more frames and stone piles around the island, growing the habitat of marine life and supporting the fragile eco system of this beautiful island nation.
Coral reefs are a hugely important resource, not only as a habitat and indirect food source for up to 25% of marine organisms, but also for human benefits such as fishing, shoreline protection, and of course, tourism. Here in the Maldives where we have some of the most beautiful reefs in the world, they are a very important part of the industry. By developing our Vittaveli Coral Regeneration Project, we are taking vulnerable, bleached corals and giving them a healthy, stable environment to recover and thrive again. Through this work we hope to develop the existing reef and give all the support we can for the coral reefs to overcome this bleaching event, for marine and human mutual benefit.
What are different methods for coral regeneration?
The main method we are focusing on at the moment is the coral frame. First we visit the reef and collect any loose corals - they can be easily broken off by strong wave movement or unaware snorkellers. If the coral is already bleached and vulnerable, it will die very quickly if it is not fixed to a hard, non-moving substrate. We attach these loose, broken fragments to the frame using cable ties; the most important thing during this process is to make sure the living tissue of the coral is in contact with the metal frame and the cable tie. After this, we monitor the corals and regularly ensure they are firmly fixed - if the conditions are right, we can see the coral tissue start to grow over the cable tie and the metal frame in as little as two weeks! It is great to be able to check progress so quickly and from early on we can tell if a fragment will be successful or not - by successful I mean if the coral will attach and continue to grow. Corals are very delicate and in every batch we plant, we see about 70% success rate. Once these fragments have had some time to grow on the frame, the result is a little like a portable mini reef and is a great habitat for reef fish to interact with.
The other method we are trialling is the 'stone pile'. For this, we have these piles near our water villas to help promote reef development in the shallow waters there. We insert long iron nails into large rocks and build them into a pile, then attach the loose coral fragments directly to the nails. This method initially takes longer to set up, but the result is an immediate reef environment which stimulates and involves the marine organisms from inception. These stone piles are great for shallow waters where it is difficult to secure the frames. I hope to build more small piles over time and create a more natural reef environment in the lagoon.
How can guests learn more about coral reefs and help protecting them?
Guests of Jumeirah Vittaveli can join me and our Vittaveli Regeneration Project, through my weekly Marine Talk and Coral Garden Guided Tours at Best Dives. Guests can book time with me to learn about the Regeneration Project, take a tour of our Coral Garden on the house reef and plant corals themselves. I really enjoy talking with the guests and introducing people to our Marine Conservation work and I like to make this program as interactive as possible. Normally we do this through guided snorkelling but I can adapt the programme depending on the guest's comfort level in the water. We also regularly conduct group guest events on a larger scale, where we bring the coral frames onto the beach so that everyone has the chance to be involved and plant a coral. Over the upcoming Festive Season we are planning special 'Adopt a Coral' workshops, where guests can plant and name their corals, and receive updates on the status of their coral following the event!
What is the threat to coral reefs?
Our coral reefs are currently under threat following a mass bleaching event that occurred over March/April 2016 - during this period, ocean temperatures were exceptionally high. A change of even 1 or 2 degrees Celsius causes the corals to expel a special kind of algae that they have a very important working relationship with. It is also this algae that gives the coral their colour, and so the coral appears 'bleached' - they are devoid of any colour. If coral remains in this bleached state for too long, it becomes extremely stressed and is likely to suffer mortality.
Why are starfish a threat?
Another troublesome threat to the reefs is a particular type of starfish. The Crown of Thorns starfish feed on coral, and when the population is under control, they can be beneficial to the reef, helping to control certain species of coral and to allow all different species to grow and flourish. However, we are currently in the middle of a Crown-of-Thorns (COT) outbreak, meaning that population numbers are much higher than normal. These outbreaks are linked to environmental changes (predominantly water conditions and changing nutrient levels) and are particularly prone when the coral is already vulnerable, such as following a mass bleaching event. When the COT population is too high, they consume a large amount of coral and can bring significant damage to reefs in a short amount of time. To control this threat, we regularly undertake SCUBA dives to collect and responsibly remove the COTs.
Any plans and goals for the future?
My goals for the future are to develop the Vittaveli Coral Regeneration Project further to a point where as many people as possible are involved and helping to monitor their own corals - I would really love to develop a colleague coral plant where teams of colleagues can care for and manage their own frame, like a coral competition! Otherwise, I look forward to introducing more frames and stone piles around the island, growing the habitat of marine life and supporting the fragile eco system of this beautiful island nation.
Jumeirah Vittaveli - Beach Suites Aerial
Jumeirah Vittaveli: Navigating a Sustainable Sea of Change
Resort has been re-certified by Green Globe
Jumeirah Vittaveli, with its collection of luxurious hotel suites and over-sea villas, is located a short boat ride South-West of the capital Male. The resort has been Green Globe certified since 2015 and has once again been recognised for its sustainable management and operations.
The Maldives is one the most exotic and fragile tropical destinations on the planet. This nation is a string of atolls sitting on top of an undersea mountain range that rises from the ocean floor to just a couple of metres above the waves of the Indian Ocean. In recent times, tourism has moved alongside fishing as one of the main economic drivers, and beautiful resorts are dotted across the Maldives archipelago.
Announcing the resort's 2017 re-certification, Jumeirah Vittaveli General Manager Amit Majumder said the team is dedicated to activities implemented since opening in 2011 and have donated their time and energy to many CSR outreach programmes such as regular island and reef cleaning sessions which are hosted together with guests.
"As a globally recognized organisation, the certification by Green Globe validates our efforts when it comes to environmental initiatives. We aim to build a better future not only for our guests who consider this island their home away from home, but also for our colleagues for whom Jumeirah Vittaveli is their actual home," said General Manager Majumder.
The Maldives is one the most exotic and fragile tropical destinations on the planet. This nation is a string of atolls sitting on top of an undersea mountain range that rises from the ocean floor to just a couple of metres above the waves of the Indian Ocean. In recent times, tourism has moved alongside fishing as one of the main economic drivers, and beautiful resorts are dotted across the Maldives archipelago.
Announcing the resort's 2017 re-certification, Jumeirah Vittaveli General Manager Amit Majumder said the team is dedicated to activities implemented since opening in 2011 and have donated their time and energy to many CSR outreach programmes such as regular island and reef cleaning sessions which are hosted together with guests.
"As a globally recognized organisation, the certification by Green Globe validates our efforts when it comes to environmental initiatives. We aim to build a better future not only for our guests who consider this island their home away from home, but also for our colleagues for whom Jumeirah Vittaveli is their actual home," said General Manager Majumder.
He added that the resort has installed new water dispensers and distributed free reusable water bottles to colleagues so the resort can move closer to being a plastic bottle free island in the near future.
"The addition of a resident Marine Biologist to our team has added educational and fun activities to our guest programme with the Junior Coral programme at the Kuda Koli Kids Club, and the Vittaveli Coral Restoration project," added General Manager Majumder.
Jumeirah Vittaveli's Green Team has been active for a number of years, bringing sustainable innovations to their island home. In 2013 a water bottling plant was installed, providing mineralized drinking water to guests and colleagues and saving 70,000 plastic water bottles per year.
Jumeirah Vittaveli is well known for its superb marine environment and is dedicated to conserving this precious natural resource. The resort's resident Marine Biologist surveys the local reefs and works on planting coral frames to support natural growth and counter-act the El Nino effect that leads to bleaching and coral dieback. Weekly reef biology presentations are also held for the education and enjoyment of resort guests. Topics include understanding the fragile coral reef environment in the Maldives, adverse effects of El Nino and the Coral Restoration programme. Children attending the Kids Club are also introduced to the basics of marine science, with a dedicated Junior Coral Rangers programme where fun activities educate on environmental protection.
Community Programmes are a key part of Jumeirah Vittaveli's sustainability management plan. In collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) the resort is working on several initiatives including the possibility to build a holding station on the resort to receive injured turtles and then arrange onwards transfer to a full rescue centre with a veterinarian on site.
Colleagues from Jumeirah Vittaveli also connect with island communities in their area with initiatives planned by the BOLI Committee (Building Our Lives Innovatively). Resort colleagues regularly visit surrounding islands for community outreach programmes and donation of essential equipment to schools, hospitals in Malé and children's homes. Recently a permanent collaboration was established with the Children's Autism Centre in Hulhumale, an island next to the capital city of Malé.
"The addition of a resident Marine Biologist to our team has added educational and fun activities to our guest programme with the Junior Coral programme at the Kuda Koli Kids Club, and the Vittaveli Coral Restoration project," added General Manager Majumder.
Jumeirah Vittaveli's Green Team has been active for a number of years, bringing sustainable innovations to their island home. In 2013 a water bottling plant was installed, providing mineralized drinking water to guests and colleagues and saving 70,000 plastic water bottles per year.
Jumeirah Vittaveli is well known for its superb marine environment and is dedicated to conserving this precious natural resource. The resort's resident Marine Biologist surveys the local reefs and works on planting coral frames to support natural growth and counter-act the El Nino effect that leads to bleaching and coral dieback. Weekly reef biology presentations are also held for the education and enjoyment of resort guests. Topics include understanding the fragile coral reef environment in the Maldives, adverse effects of El Nino and the Coral Restoration programme. Children attending the Kids Club are also introduced to the basics of marine science, with a dedicated Junior Coral Rangers programme where fun activities educate on environmental protection.
Community Programmes are a key part of Jumeirah Vittaveli's sustainability management plan. In collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) the resort is working on several initiatives including the possibility to build a holding station on the resort to receive injured turtles and then arrange onwards transfer to a full rescue centre with a veterinarian on site.
Colleagues from Jumeirah Vittaveli also connect with island communities in their area with initiatives planned by the BOLI Committee (Building Our Lives Innovatively). Resort colleagues regularly visit surrounding islands for community outreach programmes and donation of essential equipment to schools, hospitals in Malé and children's homes. Recently a permanent collaboration was established with the Children's Autism Centre in Hulhumale, an island next to the capital city of Malé.
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About Jumeirah Vittaveli:
A 20-minute boat ride from Malé International Airport brings you to Jumeirah Vittaveli. Whether for an intimate escape or an indulgent family retreat, Jumeirah Vittaveli offers unmatched diversity, subtle luxury and personalised exploration. Impeccable choice and seamless service shape the character of this resort paradise, where every detail has been meticulously crafted to inspire journeys of discovery and enjoyment. Whether beach-side or over-water, all villas feature stunning interiors with private pools and access to the sandy shores or glistening waters. An inspirational Spa, a well-equipped overwater gymnasium, a children's club and 5 star PADI dive centre mean guests are always able to try something new.
About Jumeirah Group:
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a world-class portfolio of hotels and resorts including the flagship Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts manages properties in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Kuwait in the Middle East; Frankfurt, Istanbul, London and Mallorca (Spain) in Europe; the Maldives and Shanghai in Asia. Jumeirah Group also runs the luxury serviced residences brand Jumeirah LivingTM with properties in London and Dubai; the new lifestyle hotel brand VenuTM; the wellness brand TaliseTM; Jumeirah Restaurant Group DubaiTM; Wild Wadi WaterparkTM; The Emirates Academy of Hospitality ManagementTM; Jumeirah SiriusTM, its global loyalty programme; and isme by Jumeirah™ an app based rewards programme in the UAE. Future openings include luxury hotels in China, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Oman, Russia and the UAE. www.jumeirah.com
A 20-minute boat ride from Malé International Airport brings you to Jumeirah Vittaveli. Whether for an intimate escape or an indulgent family retreat, Jumeirah Vittaveli offers unmatched diversity, subtle luxury and personalised exploration. Impeccable choice and seamless service shape the character of this resort paradise, where every detail has been meticulously crafted to inspire journeys of discovery and enjoyment. Whether beach-side or over-water, all villas feature stunning interiors with private pools and access to the sandy shores or glistening waters. An inspirational Spa, a well-equipped overwater gymnasium, a children's club and 5 star PADI dive centre mean guests are always able to try something new.
About Jumeirah Group:
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a world-class portfolio of hotels and resorts including the flagship Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts manages properties in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Kuwait in the Middle East; Frankfurt, Istanbul, London and Mallorca (Spain) in Europe; the Maldives and Shanghai in Asia. Jumeirah Group also runs the luxury serviced residences brand Jumeirah LivingTM with properties in London and Dubai; the new lifestyle hotel brand VenuTM; the wellness brand TaliseTM; Jumeirah Restaurant Group DubaiTM; Wild Wadi WaterparkTM; The Emirates Academy of Hospitality ManagementTM; Jumeirah SiriusTM, its global loyalty programme; and isme by Jumeirah™ an app based rewards programme in the UAE. Future openings include luxury hotels in China, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Oman, Russia and the UAE. www.jumeirah.com
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