Jumeirah signs second Maldives resort

10 February 2010 10:34:04 GMT

Jumeirah has signed an agreement with Xanadu Holdings Private Limited to manage Jumeirah Meradhoo, a new five star deluxe resort located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, south of the Malé Atoll.

This is the group’s second Maldives project – Jumeirah Maldives Resort is due to open early next year.

Jumeirah Meradhoo will comprise 36 villas, 16 of which will form a unique ‘over water village’ separated from the main island by 1km of coral reef. Each of these over water villas will measure a spacious 240m², while the 20 luxury beach villas on the main island will be approximately 300m² in size. Jumeirah Meradhoo will also feature a dive centre; three restaurants and a bar and a Talise spa.

The resort will complement Jumeirah Maldives, which will also offer a selection of water and beach villas, three restaurants and a bar, a Talise spa, and a dive centre but will have a very different style and atmosphere. With these two distinctive properties, Jumeirah will be able to cater to guests every need and will allow the group to develop a selection of innovative combination packages.

Jumeirah Meradhoo is the group’s second management agreement signed in the Maldives and brings the total number of properties under development or in operation by Jumeirah globally to 42.

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