Located in the gorgeous Noonu Atoll, 187 kilometres north of Male, Velaa Private Island is an exceptional luxury retreat where the guests are treated like royalty.

CONCEPT
Velaa Private Island is the realization of a dream to create a "beyond luxury" ultra-exclusive boutique hideaway.
This unique destination was developed to embody the very best of this unique archipelago, bathed by azure skies in the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean. The name of this private retreat, an elegant fusion of Maldivian culture with contemporary luxury, means "Turtle Island" in the local language – named after generations of sea turtles that have flocked here to nest and hatch.
The resort design borrows from this theme, with turtle motifs, and the colors and patterns of turtle shell pervading the property. From a broader "bird’s eye view" which greets arrivals by seaplane, the island’s exclusive over-water villas are also constructed to resemble the head of a turtle, with the island forming the body.
Velaa Private Island also ensures plenty of room for its marine visitors, with a hatchery and conservation plan in place.
Velaa Private Island is just under 20 hectares in size, around half a kilometre in either direction, providing both exclusivity and privacy.

DESIGN
Velaa shares its name and its home with the generations of sea turtles that have inhabited the island for countless years. The colours and patterns of a turtle shell make up subtle nuances in the design, while from a broader aerial view, Velaa’s exclusive over-water villas resemble the head of a turtle with the island forming the body.

ACCOMMODATION
Velaa Private Island has been designed and curated with privacy and comfort as the guiding principles while allowing the Indian Ocean to take centre stage. At one with nature, each of the private retreats is built using local materials, combining contemporary flourishes with interiors designed for sensory exploration. Generous terraces and sultry gazebos are positioned to maximise shade, breeze, views and privacy, allowing for total immersion in nature.
The Maldives’ answer to a Butler is your answer to special requests and private moments. Planning a special dinner or an island excursion? Let our Butlers take away all your worries as they plan your ultimate dream holiday like no other. Your personal Butler’s name is saved in your villa phone, and in their absence a partner Butler will always be available.
The resort comprises 43 private villas, houses and residences and 4 four-bedroom residences. While 18 of the 43 are built over water, the Romantic Pool Residence can only be reached by boat, allowing even more privacy and exclusivity.

DINING
For the epicurean, Velaa Private Island boasts an extraordinary culinary experience with venues that are unrivalled throughout the Maldives and an extensive wine cellar with an exclusive wine selection from around the globe.
With three restaurants, two bars and a wine cellar, Velaa Private Island offers an unforgettable culinary journey to its guests.
• "Aragu & Cru"
With a twist on Modern European Cuisine, Aragu is taking its gourmet experience to a new level; combining passion for culinary art
with awareness and sustainability. Favoring carefully chosen, organic produces from all around the world to underline the authenticity, Chef created an innovative twist on the evergreens of the Old Continent. His classical culinary techniques coupled with contemporary ideas and thoughtfully picked ingredients promises a refreshing yet lavishing experience.
Overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, the CRU Champagne Lounge exudes an unrivalled elegance where our guests can savour some of the world’s finest and rarest champagnes under the guidance of our expert sommeliers.
• "Tavaru"
The amazing views over Velaa and the beautiful azure waters of the Indian Ocean are further intensified by Tavaru’s brand-new menu celebrating Teppanyaki grill cuisine. A thorough delight for wine enthusiasts, the ivory-white Tavaru Tower hosts
Velaa’s extensive wine cellar. More than eight hundred bins, one of the largest on Maldives, span the spectrum from boutique wineries to grand marques. Offering guests a rare opportunity to discover gems such as the 1956 Domaine de la Romanée Conti “Romanée Conti”, rare vintage Salon Champagne, and a centuries old fortified 1870 Blandy’s “Verdelho Solera”, this exquisite list has unearthed treasures from across the globe.
• "Athiri & Avi"
Athiri is beachfront all-day dining at its finest, where guests can enjoy a feast of creative cuisine served fresh to their tables or prepared to their request. A wood-fired oven means hot freshly made pizzas, signature of Athiri, are served throughout the day.
Avi is a casual pool bar by day and a vibrant cocktail bar by night, complete with mixologist and live DJ against the backdrop of spectacular ocean views.
• "In-villa Dining"
In-villa Dining allows guests privacy and personal space around the clock with speedy "Velaa Express" service and "Served in Villa" menus available at any time.

SPA
Velaa SPA offers a world of expertise and excellence, where cutting-edge technology meets the ancestral art of touch. Showcasing the only "snow room" in the Maldives, the SPA offers a synergy of therapies and products with six secluded double treatment villas over the water. A comprehensive range of signature treatments are available, including customised facials with sophisticated European technology and traditional Asian massages and body treatments.
Velaa SPA has partnered with Dr Burgener Switzerland, a leading expert in beauty and rejuvenation. Dr Burgener Switzerland effectively combines the latest anti-aging technology with rare and beneficial ingredients to prolong skin vitality and cellular health. Velaa SPA is also proud to carry the organic skin care range, KOTOSHINA from Japan. Using organic ingredients, Velaa SPA has curated a selection of effective treatment combinations paired with fitness and nutrition regimes to provide a fresh take on natural healing therapies.
The Viennese artist and perception researcher, Sha, developed a holistic SPA treatment concept to counter daily stresses and strains, the Cloud 9. Featured in Velaa Private Island’s SPA, guests will enter a world where boundaries disappear, embedded on clouds and beginning a journey that ends in deep relaxation. The cloud-shaped reclining treatment pod by Klafs and Sha is featured in the SPA and slowly sways and cradles guests into deep relaxation.

NEW! EVEYLAA WELLBEING
Meaning "ancient" in the local language, Eveylaa harness the time-honoured healing rituals of Ayurveda as well as Eastern medicine and holistic treatments with an integrated approach to wellness through a trained GP and Osteopathy.
The Velaa wellbeing experience is enhanced by its new restaurant concept, Faiy, focused on well-balanced and nutritious meals; an open-air Yoga Pavilion; and an air-conditioned Pilates Studio.
• MEDICAL TREATMENTS
An integrated medical approach to wellness with a trained GP.
• OSTEO TREATMENTS
Using physical manipulation, stretching and massage with the aim of increasing the mobility of joints, relieving muscle tension, reducing pain, enhancing the blood supply to tissues and helping the body to heal.
• AYURVEDA TREATMENTS
The traditional healing system of medicine is based on the idea of balancing the bodily systems using diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing techniques.

GOLF ACADEMY
Designed by Jose Maria Olazabal, renowned for his short game prowess, and managed by Troon, the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing, Velaa Golf Academy by Olazabal is a golfing experience like no other, designed to create bespoke memories whatever your wishes. Want to rip a driver?
Practise with our state-ofthe-art simulator. Introduce the family to the game? Try putting green and tailored made tuition programmes. Perfect the lob wedge? Get one-on-one tuition with all the latest technology to give feedback the way you want it.
Hone your swing? Try our swing studio equipped with the most up-to-date technology to enhance your learning experience.

ACTIVITIES
• Water Sports: Windsurfing, Sailing, Kite Surfing, Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Jet Skis, Seabobs, AG21 Sports Boat, Water-skiing, Wakeboarding and Knee Boarding with fun inflatable activities such as Tubes, Bananas and the new Ski Seat.
• Diving. Velaa Dive center is equipped by Scubapro renowned for its outstanding quality. Aliated to PADI (the Professional Association of Diving Instructors), the largest dive association in the world. Velaa Private Island is located in Noonu atoll the latest atoll discovered and dived due to its far location. Only 20 minutes away from Velaa, divers will discover various unexplored dive sites with the most amazing fauna of Maldives such as grey reef sharks, nurse sharks, the seasonal manta ray, black spotted sting ray and the graceful eagle ray.
• Land Sports: Gym, Yoga Pavilion, Tennis Court & Squash Court, Table Tennis, Wall Climbing, Beach Volleyball and a Football pitch.