The Maldives Index
Six Senses Laamu: Still the Maldives' Most Soulful Resort?
After a quiet repositioning, we revisit one of the Indian Ocean’s most celebrated eco-properties to ask whether the magic still holds.
By MT Editorial · 6 min read · Laamu Atoll
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Resort ReviewVelaa Private Island: The Case for Spending More
In a market full of luxury options, Velaa makes an argument for the very top of the market that is surprisingly hard to argue with. We spent five nights.
By MT Editorial · 8 min read
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Dubai Right Now: What’s Worth Your Time and What Isn’t
“The city that reinvents itself faster than any other continues to surprise—but not everything that opens deserves your attention.”
Our edit of what actually matters this season—from hotel openings to the dining scene worth navigating.
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In the News
Emirates confirms fifth daily MLE flight from June 2026
Soneva Jani opens new overwater villa category with private pools
Boeing 777X: what the new aircraft means for long-haul Maldives routes
Maldives guesthouse boom: local island tourism up 34% this year
Marina Bay Sands reveals $1bn expansion — what changes for travellers
MT Market Snapshot — Q1 2026
Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025
Up from $1,090 last season
total Maldives arrivals
What Travellers Are Asking
Go overwater—the experience of walking out your door into the Indian Ocean is unlike anything else. You can do beach villa anywhere.
Velaa vs Soneva Jani — 10 nights, two adults, $25K budget. Which would you choose?
12 answers · 2 hours ago
Is Baa Atoll worth the seaplane premium over North Malé atolls?
8 answers · Yesterday
First time Maldives — overwater bungalow or beach villa? Honest opinions please.
23 answers · 3 days ago
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