(Haa Alif Atoll, Maldives, June, 2023) – For those who have only dreamed of desert island honeymoons, far from civilisation is the jewel in the Maldives crown offering the most romantic of celebratory escapes.

Located in the northernmost atoll of the breath-taking archipelago, JA Manafaru is the most remote understated destination in the Maldives, and one that honeymooners wishing to mark the moment, renew vows or simply honour each other with an island Elder's blessing - have enjoyed for years.

Perfect soft sand beaches and crystal-clear waters surround this idyllic private island that benefits from remoteness more than any other Maldives barefoot luxury resort. JA Manafaru offers an unrivalled level of privacy presenting a pristine natural island to quietly explore. 

With an extensive list of ceremony and blessing set-ups, every small detail can be taken care of for your special occasion. From bouquets to button-hole flowers and from cakes to cameras, the island team are on hand to ensure your big moment goes as silky smooth as the Egyptian cotton bedsheets you'll later drift away in.

Aside from the big day, JA Manafaru offers an endless choice of romantic experiences you and your partner will never forget, the hardest decision is what to do first. Imagine how it feels to be Robinson Crusoe and enjoy an intimate castaway picnic on an uninhabited island. For those with sea legs - sail away on your own catamaran or take in a sunset dolphin cruise.

On request, candlelit beach dinners under the stars are arranged and why not adventure out with a night-snorkel amidst the most diverse tropical Sealife you will ever encounter.

With a secret wine cellar buried below the sealine into the coral island, 'The Cellar' is the dining experience to complete this ultimate romantic escape.  As the oldest and deepest wine cellar in the Maldives, this tiny stone labyrinth is made from volcanic Indonesian rock to ensure the perfect atmosphere and temperature for preserving some of the world's finest wines.  By prior reservation only, the Executive Chef will prepare a tailored menu over several courses to suit all tastes.  For wine connoisseurs with extravagant palettes, why not select from classics including Rothschild and Margaux, finishing with a glass of Louis XIII, the most celebrated of French cognacs.

The multi-award-winning resort which is honoured with 'Trip Advisor Traveller's Choice Award' in 2023 plus the triple accolade of 'Maldives, Indian Ocean, & World's Leading Honeymoon Resort' in 2022 by World Travel Awards, appeals to those with discerning taste for interior design. Unintrusive traditional villa architecture is met with a modern brush of restrained neutrality, inviting the positive energy flowing from the spa and throughout the island into your home from home.   

Whether you wish to listen to nature's calling from the tropical forest canopy at dusk, or the lapping of the ocean as you sleep, the selection of spacious beach villas, breath-taking over-water villas and palatial two and three-bedroom residences, each with their secluded private pool (or pools), presents a choice for everyone - and for every occasion.

Visit the 'The Real Maldives' to find out more about arranging your special moment in paradise www.jaresortshotels.com

About JA Resorts & Hotels 

A legacy UAE brand, JA Resorts & Hotels – pronounced as 'J A' was born in 1981 and has a widely recognised reputation for excellence, in the management and operation of award-winning resorts and hotels. Taking its name from the original Jebel Ali (JA) Beach hotel, JA Resorts & Hotels portfolio now features 9 distinct properties across the UAE and Indian Ocean, each dedicated to curating unique experiences and creating unforgettable memories. Tropical escapes include JA Manafaru, the idyllic luxury island resort in pristine, lagoon ringed Haa Alifu Atoll, at the northern tip of the Maldives and JA Enchanted Island Resort, a luxurious hideaway of 13 exquisite villas and rooms on a private island, in the middle of the protected Saint Anne Marine Park. Within the UAE, guests can choose from the five-star JA Ocean View Hotel, located along 'The Walk' in Jumeirah Beach Residence. Other attractive options include the acclaimed JA The Resort - Dubai's largest experience resort, with 1 million square metres of thrilling activities and 3 unique hotels offering 800 suites and rooms between them– the award-winning JA Beach Hotel, JA Palm Tree Court and JA Lakeview Hotel, a golf course adjacent property opened in 2019. The JA Hatta Fort Hotel is Dubai's only mountain resort, a secluded getaway amidst the stunning Hajar Mountains landscape. The Manor by JA is a 2020 addition to the portfolio, a 247 key corporate hotel located in Al Furjan, Dubai. In 2021, the group also opened the new JA Enchanted Waterfront Villa's, a brand-new idyllic getaway in Seychelles on the east coast of Mahé. JA Resorts & Hotels is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands, bringing together more than 40 brands with over 800 hotels in 100 countries. 

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Notes To Editors

Contact: Euan Blake, Cluster Marketing Manager, Indian Ocean

E: euan.blake@jaresorts.com I T: +971566564429