LUX* South Ari Atoll is a luxury resort located on one of the biggest resort islands in the Maldives – Dhidhoofinolhu Island. It boasts four kilometers of fine beaches and an extensive crystal lagoon with numerous multi-coloured fish. It is a perfect place for active holiday fans since it has a large choice of water sports. World-class PADI Dive Centre offers tailored programmes to explore limpid waters with spectacular marine life. Guests can meet turtles, dolphins and manta rays, visit the resident whale sharks with a marine biologist, or enjoy snorkelling, pedal boats and kayaking. They can also enjoy sunset cruises and glass bottom boat excursions, visit deserted islands, go fishing or choose private cruises by speedboat or dhoni. On the sunset side of the island there are two swimming pools to relax. Land sport facilities include tennis, table football, billiard, fitness centre with high quality equipment and yoga sessions. Guests can enjoy a treatment in the LUX* Me Spa with its eleven garden and four water treatment villas, a beauty room and a common relaxation area. LUX* South Ari Atoll is the only resort offering thirteen fabulous restaurants and bars on one island. This variety of eateries allows to try different cuisines in different atmospheres making guests’ meal and stay more diverse. The resort consists of luxurious beach and overwater villas with breath-taking views and modern amenities, some of them have private pools.

Location: 25-minute seaplane journey from Malé.

Accommodation: 193 pavilions and villas: Beach Pavilion, Family Lagoon Pavilion, Beach Villa, Beach Pool Villa, Water Villa, Romantic Pool Water Villa, Temptation Pool Water Villa, LUX* Villa.

Restaurants & bars: 8 restaurants and 5 bars: Senses, MIXE, Umami, East Market, East Bar, Lagoon Bar, Allegria, Beach Rouge, Veli, Café LUX*.

Facilities: Extensive lagoon; 2 infinity pools; beach club; cinema Paradiso; kids’ club; conference room; boutique.

Sport & recreation: Fitness centre; yoga; PADI dive centre; water sports (snorkelling, pedal boats, kayaking, etc.); bicycles; table tennis; 2 tennis courts; billiard; table football; excursions.

Spa: LUX* Me Spa: 15 spa villas including 4 water villas; sauna; steam bath; hammam; beauty room; spa boutique; pedicure & manicure.