The five-star Kagi Maldives Spa Island has opened its doors in the North Male Atoll.

Designed by architect Yuji Yamazaki, the 50-villa boutique project features a 1500-square metre spa and wellness hub, a state-of-the-art gym, five F&B venues, a dive centre and a house reef.

The accommodation comprises three room types: a Beach Pool Villa, a Lagoon Pool Villa and an Ocean Pool Villa – all of which are distinguished by their locations, housing a private pool, sun deck and expansive indoor-outdoor bathroom.

Positioned at the lagoon of the island, Kagi’s Baani Spa offers a personalised, outcome-focused wellness programme. Complete with an open-air, teardrop-shaped sky roof, the spa consists of four treatment rooms with outdoor bathing facilities, a relaxation lounge, beauty salon, fully-equipped yoga and sound-healing studio, steam rooms and a spa wellness boutique.

Alternative therapies including crystal and sound healing, lifestyle and health coaching and nutrition lessons will complement a comprehensive range of beauty and massage treatments.

The food and beverage offering includes two restaurants, three bars and a wine cellar. The resort’s fusion cuisine takes inspiration from the geographical ‘ring of fire’ that surrounds the Maldives, from the highly spiced and fragranced cuisine of South East Asia to the bold, fiery flavours of South America and Oceania.

Kagi’s mobile app will allow guests to reduce contact and maintain social distancing through functions such as self-check in, restaurant reservation and menu pre-selection, housekeeping requests and more, whilst also doubling as a room key.