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Dhigali Maldives
Raa Atoll, Maldives · Independent · Core Luxury
A hundred and eighty cube villas on a private island in Raa Atoll: beach bungalows and overwater houses, forty-one with private pools, premium all-inclusive, a house reef. Seaplane from Malé. Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice 2025. This is Raa Atoll, not a nameless Maldives pin. You sleep on the island after the seaplane. The door says Dhigali.
- 180 rooms
- Rooms from 1,259 sq ft (117 m²)
About Dhigali Maldives
- Dhigali Maldives (operating as Niva Dhigali) counts 180 contemporary cube villas in Raa Atoll, beach and overwater, 41 with private pools. Site: nivadhigali.com.
- Premium all-inclusive. About 45 minutes by seaplane from Malé. House reef, spa with 12 treatment rooms, 20 beach bungalows in the mix plus a two-bedroom Dhigali Suite.
- City is Raa Atoll, Maldives, not a country-as-city pin. Independent island resort. Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice 2025, rank 18.
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,259 sq ft (117 m²).
History
Dhigali: 180-villa Raa Atoll island resort, cube beach and overwater villas, premium all-inclusive, CNT Traveller RCA 2025.
The setting
Raa Atoll, Maldives, seaplane from Malé, not a generic Maldives city pin.
Restaurants and bars
- Capers Buffet Restaurant — Restaurant · Buffet
- Battuta — Restaurant · Flavours of India, Sri Lanka, the Middle East and North Afri
- Jade — Restaurant · Asian fusion
- Faru — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- The Pizzeria — Restaurant · Pizza
- Haali Bar — Bar
- East Bar — Bar
- Capers Restaurant — Restaurant
Experiences
- PLAY Kids Club — Screen-free kids club for ages 4 to 12, open daily 9:00 to 18:00, with air-conditioned indoor spaces and a splash zone.
- Glass Bottom Boat excursion — One complimentary Glass Bottom Boat excursion.
- Dolphin Cruise or Sunset Cruise — One complimentary Dolphin Cruise to see spinner dolphins, or a Sunset Cruise with sparkling wine.
- Snorkelling equipment rental — Snorkelling gear rented from the Water Sports Center (Dive Centre), complimentary.
- Non-motorised water sports (Kayak & SUP) — Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, complimentary.
- Try Scuba Diving for Free — Every Thursday, a complimentary introductory dive guided by professional Euro Divers instructors; no experience needed.
Amenities
- Premium All-Inclusive dining and drinks
- Niva Dhigali app with shuttle tracker, dining reservations and daily activities
- Movies under the stars and live music and DJ entertainment
- Snorkelling equipment rental from the Water Sports Center
- Complimentary access to Neeri lounge at Velana International Airport
- Seaplane transfer (Manta Air seaplane pictured)
- Cinema Under the Stars: every Tuesday and Friday, beachfront film screenings
- Ocean Discovery Night: every Wednesday, hosted by the Euro-Divers team
- Morning Glow Vinyasa: complimentary guided yoga every Thursday and Sunday
- Sunset Hatha Flow: complimentary guided yoga every Monday and Wednesday
- Wellness Workshop: every Sunday
- Resident DJs and live music at East Bar and Haali Bar
- Visiting wellness practitioners
- Chef residencies and curated dinners
- Kids club
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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