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Other opulent options await What about if you are not part of a couple? Or if you are looking more for a getaway with friends or family? Velaa Private Island has myriad options to accommodate everyone. Each of the villas, houses, and residences are designed with privacy, comfort, and luxury as the guiding principles. Any stay here, regardless of which exceptional residence you choose, encourages sensory exploration and total immersion in nature. Velaa means “turtle” in Dhivehi, the local Maldivian language, and the name is inspired by the generations of sea turtles that inhabit the island and its beautiful coral reef. Conceptualised by renowned Czech architect, Petr Kolář, the design weaves contemporary luxury with intimate Maldivian nuances. Throughout the resort, a subtle design reference to the turtle is always present. For the epicurean, Velaa Private Island boasts extraordinary culinary experiences with venues that are unrivalled throughout the Maldives, and for the ultimate in relaxation, Velaa Spa offers a world of expertise and excellence in its comprehensive range of signature spa treatments. And surrounded by lush jungle foliage in the middle of the island, Eveylaa Wellbeing offers traditional healing of Ayurveda with Eastern medicine and holistic treatments, while the Yoga Pavilion and air-conditioned Pilates Studio add to the complete world-class holistic wellbeing experience. For reservation inquiries, please email: reservations@ velaaisland.com, or call: +960 6565 000. Simply Abu Dhabi | 245