South Malé Atoll

RAH GILI MALDIVES

At RAH GILI MALDIVES, barefoot luxury comes with a playful soul. An island society at the edge of South Malé Atoll, where dolphins glide in protected waters, friends gather barefoot by firelight, and time moves to the rhythm of the tides. The debut property of SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS, RAH GILI opened in February 2026 on Mahaanaelhihuraa Island — a short speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. The resort offers 74 private pool villas — 37 on the beach and 37 overwater — designed by Bali-based firm SHL Asia with inspiration from traditional Maldivian fishing villages. Six restaurants, four bars, the ELE|NA Spa, a dive centre, Kids Club, outdoor cinema, sports courts and the unique "Edhurun" personal host philosophy complete the experience. The island borders a protected dolphin sanctuary where spinner dolphins gather freely.

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Transfers and meal plans

  • Speedboat · Speedboat from Velana; duration not published by the resort

Meal plans in source: Breakfast, All Inclusive.

Villas

  • Sunset Water Pool Villa with Slide — 206 m² · up to 2 guests

    The Sunset Water Pool Villa offers a spacious overwater retreat with a private pool, an upper deck for stargazing and sweeping lagoon views. A signature waterslide adds a playful touch, inviting guests straight into the crystal-clear lagoon below. Inside, bohemian design blends with contemporary elegance, and generous indoor and outdoor living areas embrace the rhythm of island life.

  • Beach Pool Villa — 171 m² · up to 2 guests

    Tucked along the island's soft white sands, the Beach Pool Villa is the essence of barefoot luxury. Step from your bed to the beach, or linger on the shaded deck beside your private pool. Inside, bohemian touches meet sleek design, with walk-in closets, outdoor showers and thoughtful details throughout. Ideal for couples seeking intimacy, it is a private world shaped by sand, sea and serenity.

  • Sunset Beach Pool Villa — 171 m² · up to 2 guests

    Facing west, the Sunset Beach Pool Villa sets the stage for golden hour. Spend lazy afternoons by your pool, drift in a hammock between palms, or wander barefoot along the beach as the horizon begins its nightly show. Spacious interiors blend sophistication with island charm, making it perfect for romance or quiet seclusion, a private slice of paradise.

  • Sunset Family Water Pool Villa with Slide — 2 Bedroom — 255 m² · up to 4 guests

    Expansive and designed for shared stays, the Sunset Family Water Pool Villa offers space, privacy and connection. Ideal for families or friends, this overwater villa features two bedrooms, generous indoor and outdoor areas and direct lagoon access. Relax on your private deck, slide into the sea, or unwind in the infinity pool as the sunset unfolds.

  • Family Beach Pool Villa — 2 Bedroom — 257 m² · up to 4 guests

    Designed with togetherness in mind, the Family Beach Pool Villa offers two bedrooms and generous living spaces that flow naturally into the outdoors. A private pool is set against lush greenery, while sandy beaches are only steps away. With outdoor showers, shaded decks and bohemian flourishes throughout, it is a true Maldives family escape where laughter and tranquillity meet.

  • Water Pool Villa with Slide — 206 m² · up to 2 guests

    Suspended above a turquoise lagoon, the Water Pool Villa with Slide is a refined overwater escape. Lounge on your private deck, swim in your pool, or drift in an overwater hammock while a curved slide leads directly into the sea. Inside, spacious living areas, rain showers and clean design create a calm retreat that blends comfort, privacy and play.

Dining

  • Tiffin — Indian · Specialty Restaurant

    A journey through India's great kitchens, served in traditional tiffin tiers. Each layer reveals another region's secrets, from creamy kormas of the north to fiery vindaloos of the west and coconut-rich curries of the south. The tandoor glows and the sitar sings, as hand-ground spices and age-old recipes create the warmth India is famous for.

  • La Tavola — Italian · Overwater — suspended over turquoise waters

    Suspended over turquoise waters, La Tavola is a love letter written in burrata and sealed with Barolo. From Tuscany's rustic charm to Campania's coastal soul, every dish celebrates la dolce vita. Watch our chefs hand-roll pasta as the sunset performs its nightly theatre, and savour wood-fired pizzas while fish swim beneath your feet.

  • Maakeyolhu — Maldivian & Seafood · Beachfront — Boduberu drums echo across the beach

    Here, fishing goes beyond livelihood; it is a love story with the sea. Daily catches meet time-honoured recipes, with garudhiya broths simmering alongside grilled reef fish, and coconut and chilli running through every dish. As Boduberu drums echo across the beach, you taste the true Maldives: honest, bold and unforgettable.

  • Amrit — Bar & Shisha · Poolside, Beachside — DJ + shisha terrace

    Amrit is where sun-seekers congregate and sunset-chasers gather. Signature cocktails arrive in shells and coconuts as the resident DJ spins and you twirl in the pool. Beach cushions beckon for lazy afternoons while the bar terrace calls for shisha and stories. Open round the clock, because island time knows no bounds.

  • Juliette — International (All-Day Dining) · Open-air elegance, Indoor + Alfresco

    The heart of our island society beats here. From dawn's first coffee to midnight's last nightcap, Juliette welcomes you with open-air elegance and flavours that span the globe. Watch the sunrise paint your breakfast golden, linger over long lunches, and return for themed dinner nights where live music mingles with the scent of spices on the ocean breeze.

  • Teppan — Japanese Teppanyaki · Interactive teppanyaki stage

    Eight seats surround the iron stage where our teppanyaki masters turn fresh catches and prime cuts into edible entertainment. Flames leap, knives dance and the onion volcano never gets old. It is intimate, interactive and impossible to forget, especially when paired with premium sake and Japanese whisky.

  • Spicy Ginger — Pan-Asian · Overwater — suspended over the lagoon

    Journey from Tokyo's precision to Bangkok's buzz to Beijing's boldness, all while suspended over the lagoon. Sushi masters work their magic and the woks flame dramatically, as Thai herbs and Chinese spices mingle with Japanese restraint. Paired with rare whiskies, craft sake or ginger-spiked cocktails, every meal is an odyssey across Asia.

Wellness

  • ELE|NA Spa — Island, "secret garden" with 5 airy treatment rooms + yoga pavilion open to breeze

    Step off the sand and into stillness. The island spa at RAH GILI feels like a secret garden — five airy treatment rooms, a yoga pavilion open to the ocean breeze, rituals shaped by nature's rhythm. Begin the day with sunrise stretches, end it with a sunset sound bath. ELE|NA (Elements of Nature) is rooted in the Five Elements — Fire, Water, Air, Earth, Consciousness — blending holistic practices with lifestyle-led treatments. The concept treats wellness as a sensory journey in tune with the natural world.

Diving

  • RAH GILI Dive Centre — Certified

Experiences

  • Outdoor Cinema — Cruise

    Under the stars movie experience

  • Water Skiing — Cruise

    Motorised watersport

  • House Reef Snorkelling — Snorkelling

    Vibrant reef encircles island

  • Destination Dining — Dining

    Private table on the sand — waves as music, constellations as canopy

  • Windsurfing — Snorkelling

    Non-motorised watersport

  • Sunset Sound Bath — Cruise

    Sunset sound healing session

  • Kayaking — Snorkelling

    Non-motorised watersport

  • Sunrise Yoga — Cruise

    Daily sunrise yoga at ELE

  • Sandbank Picnic — Island Picnic

    Private sandbank escape

  • Tennis — Cruise

    Outdoor tennis court

  • Boduberu Night — Cruise

    Traditional Maldivian drumming experience

  • Spinner Dolphin Watching — Cruise

    Resort borders protected dolphin sanctuary — unscripted encounters with spinner dolphins

  • Scuba Diving — Diving

    South Malé Atoll dive sites

  • Kids Club — Cruise

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