DIVA

A Paradise with a new glamour

Dhidhoofinolhu is one of the largest islands in the Maldives, 1.8 km long and 200 m across. It is a real haven of tranquility, with lush tropical vegetation running alongside 4 km of white sandy beaches. The island is surrounded by a magnificent, sheltered lagoon, rich in marine life, with the wonderful spectacle of rays and colourful tropical fish swimming around. In the heart of this beautiful setting, Naïade has added a new jewel in its crown, Diva Maldives. It is a masterpiece, combining the natural beauty of the Maldives and a tropical outdoor style of life, close to nature, with refined luxury and elegance.

Key points

• 4 km sandy beach
• A calm and safe turquoise lagoon
• The best sites for diving in the Maldives
• A 5-star PADI diving centre managed by Eurodivers
• 2 Infinity pools
• 6 restaurants and 6 bars
• A spa with 15 double treatment rooms, with 4 suspended over the water
• 24-hour room service
• Distance
• 104 km south of Malé in the Ari atoll - 25 minutes flying time by seaplane.
• During the flight you will enjoy the view of the South Male and the North Ari Atolls.

Diva Maldives Facilities and services:

• Presidential water Villa
• Water villas
• Beach pool villas
• Beach villas
• Junior suites
• Spa of 15 rooms, with 4 over the sea
• Water villas
• Family water villas
• Beach villas
• Junior suites
• Reception and shops
• Restaurants and Bars
• Shops
• Kids club
• Teens club
• Night club
• Swimming pools
• Tennis courts
• Gym
• Dive centre
• Water sports centre
• Sunset
• Sunrise

Junior suites

Surrounded by lush, tropical plants, theJunior suites look out to, sea and have access to the beach on both sides, as they are on the narrowest point of the island. Each Junior suite has a bedroom, a bathroom, a terrace with an outside shower. Bathrooms have a bath and separate shower, as well as separated toilet. 18 inter connecting Junior Suites making a total of 36 suites (18 rooms with 2 twin beds and 18 rooms w double beds)

Beach pool villas

They all have direct beach access and an uninterrupted view of the lagoon. Each villa has a large bedroom and a bathroom that opens onto the garden, where there is an outdoor shower and a private pool. The bathrooms are fitted with a bath, separate shower and toilet. The sitting room extends onto an individual terrace, creating a large living space. The villas also have a delightful garden area on one side, with chaises longues on the wooden deck area that runs round the private pool, ideal for relaxing, whilst the sea stretches into infinity on the other.

Beach villas

There are 45 Beach Villas, with the same facilities than the Pool villas, except for the pool. Instead, these villas have larger gardens and a small area of private beach. They are located on both sides of the island, so that guests can enjoy the sublime spectacle of sunrise or sunset.

Water villas

Inspired by the colours of the lagoon, interior décor is in turquoise and shades of ochre and sand. Wherever you are in any of the villas, the view is breathtaking. There are picture windows in the bedroom and the bathroom, creating the impression of being in the lagoon itself. In the evening, attracted by the lights, it is as if the fish are in the room with you. The bathroom in each of the villas has a bath, separate shower and separated toilet. These villas also have a furnished terrace looking out over the sea, with direct lagoon access from a small flight of steps.

Villas and Suites Facilities

• All villas have private and furnished terrace with direct lagoon access
• Air-conditioning
• Bathroom with bath, separate toilet and separate shower
• Some villas have private swimming pools
• Outdoor shower
• Satellite Telephone with direct international dialing
• LCD TV screen with built-in DVD
• Mini bar
• Safe
• Hair-dryer
• Magnifying mirror
• Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities
• Drinking water in room is free of charge ( excluding Minibar)
• 24-hour room service
• Wifi connection in the hotel is free of charge

Presidential Water Villa (Diva Villa)

• 1 en Suite Master bedroom
• 1 en Suite Guest bedroom
• Lounge Area
• Pantry Room
• Deck with an Infinity Plunge Pool
• Panoramic view of the lagoon and local islands
• 24-hour butler service (as from Autumn 2008)

Restaurants and Bars
Gastronomic dining at Diva Maldives features three styles of cuisine. There is the Oriental style, taking its inspiration from Lebanese, North African, Indian and Indian Ocean island cuisines. The second style is “Italian” whereas the third style is “Asian”, featuring Cambodian, Thai, Malaysian, and other dishes. Throughout the resort, guests discover the island and the country they are in, while enjoying cuisine from all around the world. The resort's flagship is ist gastronomic Japanese restaurant. All tha outlets have a casual dress code and we maintain a smart casual dress code after 6.30 p.m (Shorts and jeans are not acceptable in the restaurant at dinner time) the gentlemen are required to wear long trousers in the evening. No Beach wears after 6 p.m)

SENSES Oriental Restaurant & Lounge Bar
European savours with a touch of oriental spices waft through the air, inspired by North-African, Lebanese, Indian and Indian Ocean cuisines. Thereafter, it is open to all guests, serving salads, grills and seafood at lunchtime, with an a la carte The restaurant leads on to a terrace and an infinity pool, stretching as far as the sea. A lounge bar features a selection of cocktails, rums, liqueurs, beers and international brands of spirits, as well as a selection of famous teas.

NOO Restaurant (Main Restaurant - South side)
Noo is a spectacular, shell-shaped restaurant, featuring international cuisine. The restaurant is by Diva Maldives’s central beach, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with themed evenings.

IRU Bar
The brightly coloured circular bar, Iru, the local word for Sun, is also by the beach, facing the sea. Indeed, the terrace goes out to sea and is filled with sunset colour, for an unforgettable aperitif with a selection of finger snacks at the end of the afternoon, open during day and night.

• “Shoe less” concept.
• Extensive selection of champagne
• Sabrage demonstration & certification

VELI Pool Bar
Veli means Sand in Dhiveli. The bar adjoins the circular swimming pool that extends out to sea, looking out onto the crystal-clear lagoon on three sides. The atmosphere is relaxed and cheerful. Light Mediterranean-style snacks, such as Spanish tapas, mezze and antipasti are served in Véli throughout the day. Open during the day only (10 a.m - 6 p.m).

PURE Japanese Fusion Restaurant – Fine Dining Restaurant (as from Autumn 2008)
Standing on stilts over the water, Pure features Japanese-style open cooking. It has a Tepaniaki table, where the Chef performs a “live” show, displaying all his skills as he prepares their dishes in front of the guests. The restaurant is open evenings only and tables should be reserved in advance.

EAST Asian Restaurant & Bar – Main restaurant – North Side (as from Autumn 2008)
This is the resort's main restaurant, standing on stilts over the water, with a wonderful view out over the lagoon. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring, amongst others, Cambodian, Indonesian, Thai, Sri Lankan, Hong Kong and Chinese-style buffets.

SEASON Beach Restaurant & Bar (as from Autumn 2008)
The beach Bar & Restaurant is located next to the boathouse and opens only at midday. The menu is simple with beach barbecues, seafood brochettes, grills, salads and sandwiches.

ALLEGRIA Italian Restaurant & Bar (as from Autumn 2008)
Welcome to Diva Maldives’s Italian restaurant for genuine and traditional Italian cuisine. The concept is again openkitchen, with large glass windows through which you can see the kitchen staff at work. Allegria features Italian specialities during dinnerExclusive arrangements can also be made for small parties to dine in the setting of the wine cellar, in the heart of the restaurant, with a special menu. During the day, it is the chance to indulge in wine and cheese tasting and to learn more about wines and preparing Italian dishes.

Well-being and Leisure

SWIMMING POOLS

• 2 pools both located on the sunset side of the island
• 1 round shape pool with fibre optic light adjacent to Veli Bar
• 1 rectangular pool located between Senses restaurant & bar

DIVING
Diva boathouse is the gateway to the most beautiful dive sites in The Maldives, where parrotfish, rays, clownfish, stonefish and whale sharks abound. Didhoofinolhu provides a great opportunity to explore the coral reef and see a number of species, most of which are specific to the region, at close hand. Two dive sessions are organised every day, with 1 monitor for every 4 divers. All monitors are fully trained in safety techniques and are PADI-qualified instructors. There are also beginners' diving courses, for which NITROX gas bottles are used. Diva Maldives is a 5-star Euro Divers PADI-certified centre.

WATERSPORTS
Snorkelling, windsurfing, rubber-ring rides, water-skiing, jet skiing, pedal boats and kayaks are all available, as well ascatamaran trips. Catamaran sailing and windsurfing lessons are also given by trained staffs, who hold internationally recognised German VDWS certificates.
For safety reasons and to avoid any noise pollution, motorised activities take place well out into the lagoon.

LAND-BASED ACTIVITIES
Diva land-based activities include table tennis and 2 floodlit tennis courts. Other leisure facilities include a gym, billiards, table football and video games machines.

FITNESS

• Centrally located on the island
• Open daily from 7 a.m to 10 p.m
• Complimentary use

EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES

• Trips by high-speed launch or dhoni
• Snorkelling trips (one hour or half day)
• Night-time snorkelling
• Catamaran trips with lunch
• Lagoon fishing
• Shopping on nearby islets.
• Cultural excursions
• Champagne Sunset Cruise

Infinity Spa
Diva Maldives is a haven of peace and well-being and the Spa itself has been given special attention, with massages that are truly out of this world! Nestling amongst lush, green vegetation, this centre of well-being has 3 sections, one for men, one for women and one for both. The Spa features 3 saunas, 3 hammams, 2 ice rooms, 2 heated pools, 1 cold pool,
1 hot tub, 3 outdoor showers and 3 relaxation gardens The common area includes a boutique
and a room for manicure and pedicure treatments (as from 1st July)• Outdoor showers

Children and teenagers
THE NEST (KIDS CLUB)
For children aged from 3 to 12 years old, opened from 10 a.m to 10 p.m A whole range of activities is organised for them, adapted to particular age groups, to make sure that they also  experience an unforgettable holiday. Children can have lunch at the kids club between noon and 1 pm and dinner between 6.30 p.m to 7.30 p.m Children below 3 years old must be accompanied by a parent or a baby sitter. A baby-sitting service, for which a fee is charged, is also available.

Facilities

• TV and cinema lounge
• Customized dining room and buffet
• Library and computer area
• Siesta lounge
• Play area
• Customized bath room facilities
• Enclosed outdoor play area
• Babysitters

THE PLACE (TEENS CLUB)
Teenagers want to be doing things and the Teens Club arranges a whole host of activities for them.Open to teens from 13 to 19 years, from 10 a.m to 10 p.m

Facilities

• WII station
• Play station on loan
• Table football
• Pool table
• Table tennis
• Wifi Connection is free of charge

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