Opening in 2021, Jumeirah Olhahali Island Maldives is not your run of the mill thatched roof Maldivian private resort. Instead, French architect Isabelle Miaja drew inspiration from luxury superyachts and the adventures of James Bond. The result? Sixty-seven sleek white over-ocean and beach villas with seductive curves in all the right places. Roof terrace and wooden verandas with generous plunge pools hover over the pristine turquoise lagoon. Inside, clean lines and light-filled spaces exude an understated glamor. This is modern Maldives living at its finest. 

Head to the very end of the overwater walkway and you will arrive at the Three Bedroom Olhahali Water Retreat with Pool, also known as the HIRI Villa (named after the majestic ‘brain coral’). The 10,730-sq-ft two-story villa’s position means guests enjoy unrivaled privacy with nothing but uninterrupted Indian Ocean views. Blending indoor-outdoor living, the full-length roof terrace is perfect for alfresco dining, whilst a private 18-meter infinity pool, private dock and sunken lounge on the lower deck are accessed via fully reclining doors from the double-height living room.

Floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate the villa's contemporary interiors and all three bedrooms feature ensuites with baths and private terraces for catching the sun with a quiet morning coffee. Added luxuries include a butler, mini wine cellar, a private gym with steam room and sauna. 

Optional in-room treatments mean you don’t need to stop by the resort’s Talise Spa for a dose of pampering (though the spa’s serene overwater treatment villas located on the island’s southernmost tip are well worth a stop).

Located in the North Male Atoll, the Jumeirah Olhahali Island Maldives can be accessed by seaplane but for the most James Bond of entrances, opt to arrive in the resort’s new Gulf Craft 48 VIP yacht.