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arc of stilted pavilions, merges ancient Eastern philosophies with cutting-edge Western techniques. From signature facials using rare Czech skincare lines to Ayurvedic rituals delivered by visiting masters, the offerings are bespoke, holistic, and deeply restorative. There’s also a snow room—yes, snow in the Maldives—for contrast therapy, and a team of therapists trained to tailor every treatment to your emotional and energetic state. And then there’s the freedom—the freedom to do everything or nothing at all. Velaa offers an astonishing array of activities, from golf at its exclusive nine-hole course (designed by José María Olazábal) to water sports aboard state-of-the-art Seabobs, jetboards, and private yachts. Children are doted on at the Lha Velaa kids’ club, while couples can lose themselves in the art of doing absolutely nothing—drifting on overwater hammocks, or simply watching the sun melt into the sea in a daily private ritual that never loses its wonder. For those seeking not just escape but elevation—of the senses, of the spirit, of one’s very concept of luxury—Velaa Private Island is a revelation. It whispers to those who move quietly, who crave not opulence for show but excellence in its purest form. In a world awash with luxury, Velaa is something rarer still: a dream made tangible, and kept wholly private. Simply Abu Dhabi | 129