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In Partnership: For many, the Maldives represents the pinnacle of a certain kind of escape, a place of crystalline waters and overwater villas where the outside world simply fades away. But on the private island of Muravandhoo in Raa Atoll, JOALI Maldives has long been rewriting that narrative, positioning itself as the country’s first art-immersive resort. This Eid al-Fitr, they are leaning further into that philosophy, inviting families to step into a journey where creativity becomes a shared language across generations, and at the center of this programme is Farah Tajeddin’s The Art of Hosting workshop.
The resort has always operated under the banner of the “Joy of Creative Living,” and during the Eid break, that joy becomes a shared experience. Rather than simply providing a luxury backdrop, the island itself becomes an open-air gallery where the pathways leading to the beach are dotted with experiential works like the cocoon-like Heron Chair or the whimsical Manta Treehouse, encouraging wandering groups to pause and interact. Following The Art Map, families can discover installations designed to spark curiosity in both the very young and the young at heart, creating those unscripted moments of wonder that often define the best holidays.
This season, however, the creative pulse of the island gets a distinctive boost with a special residency by Farah Tajeddin, a renowned event curator known for her immersive tablescapes. Through a workshop titled The Art of Hosting, guests are invited to forage for flowers, fruits, and natural elements scattered across the island, learning to build beautiful, sculptural tablescapes that celebrate the raw beauty of their surroundings. It is an experience that turns a practical skill into a shared, artistic memory. The collaboration deepens further with the Art Supper: Colours of Levant, an intimate dining experience where Tajeddin transforms the dinner table into a living installation. Here, the vibrant palette of Levantine cuisine meets design, turning a meal into a multisensory event.
While the adults indulge in the refined elegance of evenings at places like the ‘Secret Garden’ pop-up with Aquazzura Casa or savour the Black Cod Miso at Saoke, the younger set are having an adventure of their own. The Muramas Kids Club offers workshops that range from Mandala painting and kite artistry to “Marine Mysteries” led by a resident biologist, ensuring that learning feels like play. With the recent addition of two new water slides slicing into the aquatic play area, the squeals of delight are guaranteed. And for parents seeking a sliver of solitude, the JOALI BEING Cure offers a sanctuary set on its own shoreline, where saunas and vitality pools are woven into the lush greenery, providing a space for genuine relaxation and renewal while the children are happily engaged.
To make this multi-generational journey as seamless as it is inspiring, the resort has introduced the Kids Offer 2026. The offer provides complimentary accommodation for up to two children sharing a villa with their parents, along with a special rate for the shared seaplane transfer. It acknowledges the realities of family travel, ensuring that the logistics don’t overshadow the experience. For those looking to truly settle in, the Residence Escape Offer 2026 provides exclusive rates on the larger, multi-bedroom villas that are ideal for extended family groups, with bookings open until the end of March for stays through to May. Ultimately, the island crafts a narrative where the luxury of the cuisine and the beauty of the surroundings serve as the backdrop for something more meaningful, like the space it creates for families to wander, create, and truly connect.
For more information or to secure a reservation, contact the JOALI Maldives reservations team directly at reservations.jomv@joali.com or call +960 658 4444.
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