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LUX* South Ari Atoll
Dhidhoofinolhu, South Ari Atoll, Maldives · LUX* Collective · Grand Luxury
Two miles of Dhidhoofinolhu, 193 villas, LUX from September 2016 after White Sands and Diva. House reef, seven kitchens, overwater keys. South Ari, not Male house reef.
- 193 rooms
- Opened 2016
- Rooms from 646 sq ft (60 m²)
About LUX* South Ari Atoll
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star 2026. LUX* Collective. Some villas sit over the water with glass floors.
- Dhidhoofinolhu, South Ari Atoll, Maldives. This is not North Male Atoll and not a city hotel.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 646 sq ft (60 m²).
History
The island ran as White Sands and Diva Maldives before reopening September 2016 as LUX South Ari Atoll, about 193 villas.
The setting
On Dhidhoofinolhu in South Ari Atoll, Maldives. This is LUX South Ari, not a North Male house-reef resort.
Experiences
- Private dining experiences — A candlelit dinner at West Point beach, a sunset aperitivo onboard a private catamaran, a picnic on a sandbank, and a boho tent setup.
- Bachelorette party — A destination bachelorette party for the 'bride tribe'.
Amenities
- Whale shark snorkeling excursions directly from the island
- LUX* Me Spa with holistic wellness treatments
- Eight diverse restaurants and five stylish bars
- World-class PADI-certified dive center with 50+ nearby spots
- Beach Rouge beach club with resident DJs and sunset sessions
- Sustainable initiatives including the world's largest floating solar platform at sea
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
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