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nspirational and award-winning Per AQUUM have a
habit of creating “world firsts” in luxury hospitality.
At Huvafen Fushi they presented the world’s first
underwater spa with their iconic first venture in the
Maldives. So it is no wonder that many “barefoot”
devotees have been waiting with great anticipation to
experience their latest creation, NIYAMA, newly
opened and spread over two pristine islands in the
south-western Atoll of Dhaalu in the Maldives.
NIYAMA breaks the mould and pushes the
boundaries of conventional Maldives island retreats.
The intention with the holiday experience is to
create a stimulating environment where modern
style is merged into the natural landscape. Diverse
entertainments attend to the varying moods of
aspirational travellers who are looking to balance
tranquillity with a sense of discovery, stimulation
and fun. The Maldives may be viewed as romantic
island hideaways but Per AQUUM ensures that the
tech savvy will not feel disconnected.
For instance, the accommodation, which comprises
87 beach and overwater studios and Pavilions, feature
the latest in entertainment technology whilst
drawing on spectacular views of the Indian Ocean.
Most with their own private pool.
NIYAMA aims to challenge the conventional with its
culinary exhibitionism. A range of venues and ideas
mark this truly innovative approach including the
offshore signature restaurant,
Edge
(see separate
panel below).
Epicure
offers an interactive dining
experience with live cooking stations with vibrant
and fresh selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner
whilst
Tribal
has been designed as a modern day
campsite with an eclectic choice of dishes
influenced by the cuisines of South and East Africa,
Asia and South America - A rustic but luxury camp
fire experience. Even housebound pleasures are
supremely catered for with
Deli in
, where each
guest accommodation is stocked with a fridge
brimming with gourmet deli items; cheeses, olives,
cold cuts, wines, making it easy to nibble on light
bites between meals.
There are also plenty of activities to
keep the inner child occupied with
remote control vehicles, Nintendo-
Wii, weekly movie nights, water
sports, PADI dive courses, coral
rehabilitation and a fleet of Dhonis -
traditional yet luxurious Maldivian
sailing boats. For those seeking
spiritual rebalance the path is always
open to LIME spa.
NIYAMA is the third property in the
iconic Per AQUUM portfolio;
following in the award-winning
footsteps of Huvafen Fushi Maldives
and Desert Palm Dubai.
Seductive Modern Relaxation
Per AQUUM’s new offering in the Maldives offers an inspired, cutting edge resort
I
12
500 metres offshore (by boat), a vibrant dining experience awaits
guests at
Edge
, NIYAMA's signature restaurant and lounge
floating on the calm lagoon surface. Then, party the night away
while DJs spin just six metres below at
Subsix
, the world’s first
underwater club. Here guests will find emerging and established
artists from around the world playing at NIYAMA Live.
Dine on...
...and dance below the Lagoon
www.niyama.com
