.Here Baa Atoll Maldives
The eternal question in the Maldives’ UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll is: beach or above water villa? At Somewhere, the first phase of .Here—the new top-notch offering from Seaside Collection, who run nearby Finolhu—there’s no need to choose. Each of the seven residences spans the entire island. Sand at one end, and the covetable ladder that leads straight into the Indian Ocean the other. Designed by Singapore’s KulörGroup with interiors by Inge Moore of London’s Muza Lab, the two-story villas are inspired by dhoni boats and Feyli sarongs. The villas have outdoor showers and hammocks on the first level, as well as sun loungers, swings and infinity sky pools suspended from the ceiling. These lead to a waterfall cascading down to a small plunge pool. The interiors feature tactile soft furnishings, including voluminous cushions and cloud lamps. They also have fringed curtains. The accommodation is not the main attraction. Guests come to this resort for the experiences. And setting up these experiences is easy. A Roohu is assigned to every residence and can organize everything from spa services to water sports activities (eco-conscious guests may choose to take a Coral Conservation Course or snorkel the reef with marine biologists). Safar’s open-air restaurant is overseen by Chef Georgios Vasilopoulos. He was previously with Raffles Dubai, Nobu Matsuhisa Mykonos and Raffles Dubai. He has also worked as the personal chef of the Jordanian Royal Family. Although he keeps his experiences under wraps, he doesn’t hesitate to blow guests away with the seafood barbecues he prepares. The Oceaneers Kids’ Club, the Fehi Spa and the Crab Shack are also available to guests of Somewhere. Nowhere is the second phase, which was designed to be a total buyout. It will open in April 2026, with two luxurious residences (a five-bedroom and three-bedroom), and Fehi Wellness – a spa dedicated to this resort. Starting at $17,918.07. —Divia Thani
