JOALI BEING officially opens its doors today, offering wellbeing seekers to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and renewal with the goal to return home feeling renewed, uplifted, inspired, and with a new sense of “weightlessness.” Based on the belief that understanding is the key to creating and sustaining wellbeing, this distinctive retreat is committed to nature immersive and responsible travel, while honoring and respecting the local landscape, culture and communities. JOALI BEING joins sister property JOALI Maldives, on a mission to inspire natural and thoughtful ways to discover the true “joy of living.”
Located on the secluded island of Bodufushi in Raa Atoll, JOALI BEING features 68 private beach and water villas, a robust culinary arts program comprised of four earth-to-table dining destinations, individualized immersion programs tailored to individual lifestyle and goals, a series of educational workshops and experiential classes guided by wellbeing experts, culinary maestros, and herbalists, a collection of world-class transformational spaces built using Biophilic design principles, all with an unwavering commitment to conservation and sustainability.
“JOALI BEING is a wellbeing retreat unlike any other in the world; it is a transformative destination aimed to inspire and ignite the very deepest of mindful connections to one’s self, one another, and one’s environment by enhancing our relationship with the surrounding natural world, our bodies and our minds,” says General Manager Özgür Cengīz. “Every element of this island works together to bring to life specialized spaces, opportunities, and unique moments that lend themselves to a vast array of possibilities. The magic of JOALI BEING is that no story is previously written and no itinerary previously set, rather, it is a place where all visitors are welcome, invited, and encouraged to pave the way for their own journey of self-discovery and renewal, enabling guests to return home feeling uplifted and inspired.”
LOCATION
Surrounded by crystalline lagoons, pristine beaches, strikingly blue waters and a lush landscape, the private island of Bodufushi in Raa Atoll is an idyllic home for JOALI BEING. A short 40-minute seaplane flight from Malé International Airport, with the option of a private transfer, the destination transports visitors into a world of its own.
DESIGN
The architectural concept of the retreat was guided and executed by architects at the renowned multidisciplinary design studio, Autoban, along with Atolye4N, both of which also led the design concept of sister destination, JOALI. In an effort to align with JOALI BEING’s commitment to preserving, respecting and connecting with the local landscape, the retreat was built using Biophilic design principles, which is a scientific system of integrating architecture and design with nature, with the goal to achieve harmony by eliminating negative vibrations and enhancing the energy flow of the island. In doing so, the island’s wild forest also remains untouched.
