Atlantis The Royal unveils plans for first Maldives resort 

Atlantis The Royal has unveiled plans to open its first resort in the Maldives in 2029.

 

The dual-island property will feature 270 rooms alongside 223 villas and mansions, set across its Family Island and Luxury Island.

 

It will also house 20 dining venues, including three of the brand’s signature restaurants (Gastronomy, The Royal Tearoom and Ossiano), a selection of eateries helmed by celebrity chefs and two beach clubs.

 

Atlantis The Royal, Maldives will offer sports academies, entertainment zones and a wellness sanctuary, home to a beauty salon, fitness centre and spa offering longevity treatments.

 

It will feature the brand’s signature Aquaventure waterpark and Lost Chambers aquarium, which will be home to “sustainably sourced” native marine life.

 

The resort will be located on Vaaredhdhoo Faru island in the South Malé atoll, a 10-minute seaplane journey or 25-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport.

 

Sustainability will be a “core focus” for the property, with initiatives planned for coral and seaweed regeneration, water conservation and biodiversity protection.

 

Philippe Zuber, chief executive of Atlantis The Royal’s parent company Kerzner International, said: “This marks a defining moment for both Atlantis and Kerzner. The debut of Atlantis The Royal in Dubai redefined the boundaries of ultra-luxury hospitality on a global scale.

 

“With Atlantis The Royal, Maldives, we are not simply expanding that legacy, we are reinventing it. Here, Atlantis The Royal will be reimagined through the lens of the Maldives; architecturally, conceptually, and experientially to exist in perfect harmony with its surroundings.

 

“Designed to blend seamlessly into the natural landscape, it will celebrate the rhythm of the ocean and the beauty of the islands, brought to life through an eco-conscious and sustainable vision.

 

“This is where visionary design meets nature’s masterpiece, delivering extraordinary experiences, a thrilling waterpark and the legendary spirit of Atlantis on the shores of one of the world’s most pristine paradises.”