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bathrooms with rainfall showers. Water Villas have exquisite bathrooms with a view of the lagoon and steps from the deck direct into the lagoon. All Villas benefit from the personal attention of a dedicated Villa Host on call 24 hours a day. All the Villas at Baros Maldives are designed with a sophisticated timeless elegance, complementing the lush beauty of the island. Baros Maldives Escapes & Experiences Discover the essence of the islands with regular daily excursions as well as by bespoke Baros Maldives Adventures arranged according to personal requirements by our friendly and knowledgeable Guest Experiences staff. Whether it’s a cruise for two by luxury traditional sailing boat, Nooma; a jaunt around the islands by the private motor yacht, Serenity; or big game fishing, everything can be arranged for an enjoyable experience. Or if you just want to be pampered, the Serenity Spa at Baros Maldives is dedicated to creating a personal relaxing and rejuvenating spa experience in a serene ambience inspiring sublime well-being. From the moment you enter the Spa and follow the stepping stones across the calmly flowing water feature, you will be guided gently through healing spa therapy that leaves you feeling refreshed. The Serenity Spa therapists can devise a series of treatments especially for you, with a full selection of wonderfully relaxing massages; cleansing scrubs; nourishing wraps; rejuvenating facials; manicures and pedicures. For the mind and spirit, private yoga and meditation sessions can be arranged in the air-conditioned spa pavilion, on the Villa deck, the Lighthouse deck or at sunrise and sunset on a sandbank. The Fascinating Maldivian Lounge Few visitors to the Maldives know about the rich heritage and fascinating past that bind these 1,192 coral islands isolated in the Indian Ocean together as a nation. Whether the original inhabitants were sun-worshipping aboriginals or ship-wrecked mariners and settlers from Arabia, India, Africa, Madagascar and Polynesia, from the 12th century onwards all the islanders were devout Muslims. The Maldivian Lounge at Baros Maldives seeks to recreate the days and ways of traditional Maldives; to give visitors a sense of Maldivian culture and identity; to convey the gentle devotion, resilience, hospitality and independence that is the essence of the Maldives. With displays of locally made artefacts and hand-crafted traditional furniture, photographs of the Maldives as it was before tourism began in the 1970s; and a fascinating collection of genuine antique maps of the islands, The Maldivian Lounge at Baros reflects the very soul of the Maldives. https://www.baros.com/ Simply Abu Dhabi | 129