Explore World Wellness Weekend at Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island

16 November 2023

Part of the iconic Dubai-based brand, this all-villa resort is a place for luxury, indulgence, tranquillity, and exclusive experiences far from the crowds yet within easy reach of the main international airports in the Maldives. They range from private cinema screenings on your villa rooftop to sessions in the Asian-inspired Talise Spa, where you can sign up for sunrise yoga, nature-inspired signature massages in overwater treatment rooms, and meditative Tibetan bowl sound-healing experiences.

Explore World Wellness Weekend at Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island

There are also regular events, including this exclusive three-day programme designed to rejuvenate your body and soul through a range of invigorating experiences and activities.

We're delighted to offer guests the chance to extend the week into a longer wellbeing holiday with the property’s Summer Escapes Offer where you can enjoy a discount of up to 25%.

Day one

Guests can kickstart the weekend with Sandbank Dynamic Fitness, an outdoor workout beside the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean. There’s also sociable tennis at the resort’s beachside tennis court. Meanwhile, younger guess can learn to make nutritious smoothies at the fantastic kids’ club, which comes complete with a beachside splash park.

Day two

Today starts with a serene and immersive nature walk led by the resort's head of gardening, teaching you about the island’s gorgeous flora and fauna. Afterwards, you can rehydrate by learning to make your own healthy mocktail at the Café Lounge, and find inner calm at a yogic sleep meditation on the spa’s otherworldly rooftop, guided by the resident yogi. Younger guests will get the chance to find inner zen with some meditative drawing at the yoga studio.

Day three

There’s a balanced start to today with a mat Pilates session at the rooftop spa, enhancing your core strength and flexibility. There’s also a lively beach volleyball session on the agenda, blending fun with physical fitness, while families are in for a treat thanks to the exhilarating Fun Tube ride.

Other reasons to stay at the Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island

Olhahali Island looks very different from most resorts in this ultimate tropical destination, with a modern, all-white aesthetic to its chic beach and overwater villas – all of which come with infinity pools and expansive roof terraces. There is also the option of adding even more luxury experiences such as floating breakfasts in your villa pool, private dining, seaplane transfers, and the services of a private photographer.

As well as the usual Maldivian pursuits of diving and snorkelling on the house reef or further afield, which come with a high chance of seeing friendly turtles and stingrays, the resort offers beach volleyball, underwater photography, coconut oil making, and a whole array of other activities.

There are also fabulous restaurants, including the award-winning venue Shimmers, a sunny beach club with Greek and other Mediterranean dishes, and Glow with its all-day global dining. Other options include Kayto with its delicious Peruvian–Japanese fusion cuisine (don’t miss the crispy rice with Maldivian spicy tuna tartare) and Gelateria with its artisan ice cream and frozen yogurts.

To book your holiday on the Wellness Weekend at the Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali or a longer escape with a Summer Escapes Offer of up to 25% off, call your Travel Counsellor today.

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