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<\/p>\nMarriott International’s luxury Ritz-Carlton brand has planted its first flag in the Maldives.<\/p>\n
Part of the new Fari Islands multiresort destination, the recently opened Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Island sits on the northeastern end of North Male Atoll, accessible via a 10-minute seaplane ride or 45-minute boat ride from Velana Airport.<\/p>\n
The property features 100 one-, two- and three-bedroom villas, each located either over water or along the beach. All feature sun decks with private infinity pools.<\/p>\n
Guests have access to seven dining venues, including the overwater restaurant Summer Pavilion, which draws its inspiration from a Michelin-starred Cantonese concept of the same name at the Ritz-Carlton Millenia in Singapore, as well as Japanese eatery Iwau, all-day Italian restaurant La Locanda, the Mediterranean-inspired Beach Shack and afternoon tea and cocktail concept Eau Bar.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The remaining two food and beverage offerings are located on a separate island at the Fari Marina Village, which can be accessed via an eight-minute ride on a traditional wooden fishing boat. They include Arabesque, which serves up Lebanese and North Indian cuisine, and the Tum Tum food truck, which features a menu of street food-inspired Asian fare.<\/p>\n
Other amenities at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Island include a Ritz-Carlton Spa, fitness classes and retreats and a Ritz Kids program, which comprises 30 different activities targeted toward teens as well as younger kids.<\/p>\n
The Fari Islands archipelago is also home to the Patina Maldives Fari Islands, which opened in mid-May as the inaugural outpost of the Capella Hotel Group’s Patina Hotels & Resorts lifestyle brand.<\/p>\n
Likewise, a new Capella resort, the Capella Maldives Fari Islands, is on track to debut in in 2023.<\/p>\n