Niyama Private Islands Niyama Private Islands

Set your sights on the Maldives, where Niyama Private Islands provides the perfect setting for a romantic getaway infused with a sense of fun and discovery… all topped off by a touch of tranquility.

Niyama Private Islands lies in the Dhaalu Atoll of the Maldives, made up of two contrasting yet connected isles: “Play” and “Chill.” These twin islands are bridged by a boardwalk, giving guests the freedom to wander between a lively, activity-rich atmosphere and a more serene, overwater retreat. Access is arranged seamlessly with a scenic seaplane journey from the international airport.

The accommodations here are designed to balance space, privacy, and effortless connection to the sea. Each villa or pavilion integrates indoor and outdoor living, often with private decks or pools that let the lagoon or beach feel just steps away. Interiors are thoughtfully appointed, with contemporary comforts such as Bose sound systems, Nespresso machines, in-villa dining options, and personalized service from dedicated villa hosts. Generous layouts and seamless transitions between living, dining, and outdoor areas make the spaces flexible for couples, families, or groups. Elevated pavilions and overwater retreats offer direct water access from your deck, creating a sense of intimacy with the surrounding ocean.

Dining is less a meal and more a curated sensory journey here, a seamless blend of place, mood, and flavor. Mornings might begin at Epicure with warm pastries, fresh fruit, and bespoke omelettes beside the infinity pool, or at BLU on the beach with Mediterranean-inspired dishes and casual, laid-back vibes. Later, you might climb into Nest, a treehouse restaurant hidden in banyan vines, for Asian-inflected teppanyaki under the stars. For something raw and elemental, Tribal offers fire-lit tables and open-kitchen cooking drawing on African and South American flavors. Or you could drift out by boat to Edge, an over-water fine-dining spot just off the shore where seafood and gentle ocean breezes set the tone. And perhaps most remarkable: Subsix, located six meters beneath the waves, where marine life glides past glass walls as you dine on a Nikkei tasting menu. If you prefer solitude, in-villa dining allows you to tailor any of these experiences to your mood.

The resort’s Drift Spa by Niyama offers a full range of body scrubs, massages, facials, and wellness treatments—a thoughtful space where you can slow down under the palms and return to equilibrium. If you prefer activity, the fitness center and personal trainers await. For a different kind of rhythm, there is yoga, jungle gym facilities, and a juice bar. Water-sports lovers or surf seekers also have direct access to the sea—Niyama is the only resort in the Maldives with a private surf wave onsite, giving surfers priority for uncrowded breaks.

Niyama Private Islands’ distinction lies in its dual-island concept: the lively, spirited energy of Play, with surf, diving, kids’ club, beach days, and social dinners, paired with the serene overwater world of Chill. Here, the final note is yours to choose.