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Velaa Private Island

Overview

Velaa is a place of pure seclusion, a tropical paradise in harmony with the environment and the tranquil Maldivian way of life.
 
There are many private islands in Maldives, but only very few of them are truly private, owned by one person. Velaa Private Island is such a case. The owner, Jiri Smejc, has spent countless weeks in Maldives both on holidays and while taking his business trips from Europe to Asia. The islands became his true passion: many of them being beautiful, but each of them coming short on some part of the visitor experience he valued. That’s why he decided to build the Velaa Private Island. An island meeting his ideas what a luxurious private resorts hould be. An island keeping a real privacy for its guests but at the same time versatile enough to provide number of first-class enjoyment opportunities.

The Island

Location
Republic of Maldives
Island Size
Small
Distance from Malé
186 km
Getting there
Seaplane
  • Free WiFi
  • Beach Access
  • Watersports
  • Swimming Pool
  • Kid's Club
  • Babysitting
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Sports Fishing
  • Sommelier
  • Concierge
  • Resident Doctor
  • Excursions
  • Scuba Diving

Villas

Dining at Velaa

The ambiance celebrates the ocean, a piano fills the conversation, cuisine that unites the East and the West with wines imported from the very best: the unforgettable experience of Aragu.

Tavaru, Japanese Teppanyaki elevated to new heights while below the island’s secret cellar houses the most exclusive collection of wine in the Indian Ocean.

A team of chefs from 14 nations use the finest imported and local ingredients to serve a global menu of authentic, homestyle food.

The poolside chillout and evening hangout where the mixologist pours inspiring creations.

A family’s grand adventure or a couple’s romantic dream, find your own secluded paradise and create moments of magic for a day.

 
 
 

Experiences & Activities

Velaa Private Island houses some of the newest hi-tech water sport toys and equipment, from flyboarding and hoverboarding, to electric foil surf boards and the latest tandem jetovator, as well as a complete range of exciting towables for children and families to enjoy.

Venture out for big game fishing or a snorkelling trip around an untouched reef. Experience an authentic Maldivian Batheli boat cruise or enjoy a lavish lunch on a deserted island followed by dolphin watching at sunset.

Sports and fitness facilities include the Maldives only covered tennis court, as well as a squash court, climbing wall, a state of the art ‘Technogym’ and even a football pitch. Personal yoga and meditation sessions are held in the elevated yoga pavilion, a private garden or on the beach.

Designed by José María Olazábal, renowned for his short game prowess, Velaa Golf Academy by Olazábal is a unique golfing experience. The studio offers one-on-one tuition with PGA professionals aided by the latest swing analysis technology and is also equipped with a Trackman simulator to enhance the golf session.

The untouched Noonu atoll is home to numerous exotic dive sites featuring shark cleaning stations, dramatic swim-throughs and elusive Eagle Rays. A dedicated marine biology team oversees the development of the largest coral restoration programme in the Maldives, and guests can arrange an immersive tour of the coral garden as well as discover the fascinating hidden-gems located within the house reef. The well-equipped dive shop offers PADI certification from beginner through to dive master levels and a range of Scubapro equipment.

A world of expertise and excellence where cutting-edge technology meets ancestral art, where personalised facial treatments are offered alongside traditional massage rituals.

Cool down in the Maldives’ only snow room or detox in the heat of the sauna and steam room, all while enjoying endless turquoise vistas.

Sourced from the world’s leading wellness experts such as Dr Burgener Switzerland and KOTOSHINA from Japan, the latest anti-aging technologies are blended with rare and beneficial ingredients to promote new levels of skin vitality and cellular health.

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