JOALI Maldives and JOALI Being have both earned Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award at the 2023 Star Awards. The two properties are the latest addition to Forbes Travel Guide’s latest addition to its illustrious annual Star Rating list.
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“We are honoured to have both JOALI Maldives and JOALI BEING receive the highest Five-Star ranking by Forbes Travel Guide and be among an esteemed portfolio of destinations. A true seal of success, this prestigious award is a testament to our dedicated teams who continue to provide personalized, inspiring and unforgettable experiences to travelers. We look towards a bright future for the JOALI brand as we continued to showcase our unwavering commitment to sustainability, nature immersion and responsible travel.”
— Esin Gural Argat, founder of JOALI
JOALI Maldives will be celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2023, and with its recent receipt of the coveted Five-Star Rating makes the property the first and only art-immersive retreat in the Maldives.
With a joie de vivre (“Joy of Living”) philosophy, travelers to JOALI Maldives experience this ethos through an incredible collection of artworks “that unfold across the island, created in collaboration with artists and local artisans to support the surrounding community”.
JOALI Maldives is a 73-villa resort which features dedicated ‘jadugars’ (the local word for ‘magician’) in each villa, various innovative dining concepts including the iconic Manta Tree House, JOALI Spa by ESPA, marine adventures, and programming for the whole family.
JOALI BEING, the only wellbeing retreat of its kind in Maldives, opened in November 2021 and this year the property celebrates its first Five-Star Rating. A dedicated, wellbeing destination like none other, the property meets guests where they are at for a personalized journey of self-discovery and renewal, leading the pathway to true “Weightlessness”.
With 68 exclusive guest villas, JOALI BEING is home to the finest wellbeing facilities and unique transformational spaces. The guests are able to immerse in elemental therapies and healing experiences.
“Travel is in an incredible position for continued growth, as people prioritize authentic, in-person experiences. The hotels, ocean cruises, restaurants and spas on our 2023 Star Rating list demonstrate an impressive commitment to creating memorable environments that nurture connection, joy and sense of place as we experience the world to its fullest”.
— Amanda Frasier, President of Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide