The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands in Gaafaru, Maldives

The hotel offers overwater villas with private infinity pools that open onto the Indian Ocean. Each villa is assigned a dedicated Aris Meeha butler who coordinates all arrangements from dining reservations to activity planning. Beach villas provide direct access to private sand and sunrise or sunset views.

Seven restaurants are spread across the Fari Islands, including the Summer Pavilion for Cantonese cuisine and Arabesque for Arabic and Indian dishes. The Beach Shack serves seafood lunches and dinners directly on the sand, and IWAU hosts a Japanese chef's table experience. Guests can join cooking classes that cover Maldivian recipes and techniques.

The resort runs the Jean-Michel Cousteau Ambassadors of the Environment program, an exclusive environmental program available at Ritz-Carlton properties. The Ritz Kids Club provides nature-based activities that focus on marine life and local ecosystems. Daily yoga classes, a fitness centre, and a spa with locally inspired treatments are available for guests.

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives sits in Gaafaru within the Dhaalu Atoll, part of the Fari Islands connecting three resorts across a lagoon. Guests can walk or bike to the Fari Marina Village with high-end boutiques and dining. The coral reefs near the hotel offer diving and snorkelling access to local marine life.

The hotel offers a dedicated Ritz Kids program with environmental education and babysitting services for younger guests. Private dining experiences like the Chef's Table at IWAU and Dining by Design are available for celebrations. A wellness program includes Muay Thai sessions, personal training, and fitness classes.

Location: Dhaalu Atoll, three integrated resorts across a lagoon

Rooms: Overwater villas with private infinity pools and Aris Meeha butler

Dining: 7 restaurants including Summer Pavilion, Arabesque, and IWAU

Family: Ritz Kids Club and Ambassadors of the Environment program

Wellness: Spa, Muay Thai, yoga, and fitness centre