MALDIVES DESTINATION
Exclusive and secluded — the Maldives' quiet luxury frontier
Noonu Atoll sits in the northern reaches of the Maldives, a 45-minute seaplane journey from Malé. It's home to a select handful of high-end resorts that have chosen this atoll precisely for its seclusion and unspoiled beauty. The islands here tend to be large and lushly vegetated, with wide beaches and calm, shallow lagoons that glow an almost unreal shade of turquoise. Noonu's underwater world is equally impressive — healthy reefs, turtle nesting sites, and reef shark nurseries are common. For travellers who want their luxury experience paired with genuine remoteness, Noonu Atoll is one of the Maldives' best-kept secrets.
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Dhigufinolhu, Noonu Atoll· seaplane · 45 minutes from Velana International Airport by seaplane
Siyam World is the Maldives' largest resort, an extraordinary tropical realm of limitless experiences spread across its private island in Noonu Atoll. The resort features the country's only horse ranch, the largest floating waterpark, and over a dozen creative dining venues, making it a destination unto itself. From one-bedroom water villas to expansive four-bedroom beach residences, Siyam World caters to every type of traveller seeking vibrant island adventure.
Nakaatchafushi, Noonu Atoll· seaplane · 40 minutes from Velana International Airport by seaplane
Soneva Jani is one of the world's most iconic and exclusive overwater sanctuaries, set within a vast 5.6-kilometre private lagoon in Noonu Atoll, where infinite shades of blue stretch beyond the horizon. As a flagship of the Soneva brand's barefoot luxury philosophy, its 57 one- to five-bedroom villas — many with water slides from the deck into the lagoon — redefine space and privacy in tropical hospitality. Ranked among the World's 50 Best Hotels and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star, Soneva Jani is a destination defined by extraordinary natural beauty, sustainability, and unforgettable experiences.
Iru Fushi, Noonu Atoll· seaplane · 40 min seaplane from Velana International Airport
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is a sprawling premium island resort in Noonu Atoll, celebrated as a world of sun-soaked sophistication offering 15 dining and drinking venues, the largest diving centre in the region, and an award-winning jungle spa with over 140 treatments.
Soneva Jani·6 Nights
Six nights at Soneva Jani over New Year's Eve — Water Reserve with the famous water slide, NYE gala on the beach, outdoor cinema under the stars, observatory access, signature dining at So Wild and Out of the Blue.
Siyam World Maldives·5 Nights
Five nights in a Pool Water Villa at Siyam World — the maximalist, all-inclusive-plus resort in Noonu Atoll, complete with an inflatable water park, horseback riding on the beach, and twelve restaurants.
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