Global hotel of the Year

Jumeirah Vittaveli wins overall winner of the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards.

Located a short 20-minute speed boat ride from Malé, Jumeirah Vittaveli offers unmatched diversity, subtle luxury and personalised exploration. The resort comprises 89 villas and suites each with their own swimming pool and direct access to the beach or lagoon. A special highlight are the romantic free-standing Ocean Suites in the lagoon, and the Two-Bedroom Beach Villas, ideal for families. The stunning new 5-bedroom Royal Residence occupies its own stretch of beach, comprising 3,500 square metres of ultra-private ocean front estate. The perfect playground for the extraordinary traveller, this opulent hideaway welcomes up to 14 guests and includes 2 private pools, spa, gym, a full-scale restaurant and private overwater bar. Jumeirah Vittaveli provides extensive leisure and health facilities including a 5 star PADI dive centre, a blissful Talise Spa and the Kuda Koli Kid’s Klub, which not only boasts a family swimming pool with a separate toddler’s pool, but also an adventurous Treasure Trail. Four restaurants invite you for sumptuous dining experiences, serving inspired Indian cuisine, French fine dining, Asian-Western favorites, and seafood specialties.