Ready to plan your luxury tropical getaway for the coming winter months? Perfectly positioned on Raa Atoll on Muravandhoo Island in the Maldives, the newly opened Joali Maldives is ready to welcome travelers in 73 exclusive, oceanfront, private island villas.

Distinguished as the region’s first art-immersive hotel, the all-inclusive property has a private art gallery and studio space. Accommodations on the 24-acre grounds include two-, three- and four-bedroom residences, along with luxurious beach villas built above the water — designed by Tokyo-based Studio Glitt, Atolye4n architecture and design studio and internationally renowned design studio Autoban.

Luxury Beach Villa with pool bathroom © Joali Maldives

Upon arrival, guests are greeted by an artisan wood entrance. Uniquely inviting spaces within the resort include the Manta Ray Treehouse designed by functional art luminary Porky Hefer, where private dining is available. Botanical workshops can be enjoyed in the Flower Garden, while water lovers can take to the sea for a custom excursion, or enjoy snorkeling, luxury camping or a stargazing adventure on the property’s own private sandbar.

Indulgent healing treatments with tropical themes can be experienced at Joali Spa by ESPA, while family-friendly activities include interactive treasure hunts, children’s spa treatments or storytelling sessions led by a local narrator. However you choose to work up an appetite, you’ll find plenty of satisfaction at four dining venues that include Saoke, designed by Japanese restaurant architect Noriyoshi Muramatsu. Other choices play on the island’s fresh bounty at Vandhoo’s Asian- and Levant-inspired fare; homemade pasta dishes at Bellinis; or Her Kitchen, which also offers cooking classes.

Luxury Beach Villa with tub © Joali Maldives