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swimming pool and sundeck area, as well as the Sulha Spa. The sloped roof of The Retreat is an essential part of Kudadoo’s architectural statement, integrating solar panels and natural light into the design. The sun powers life at Kudadoo, enabling the island to be fully sustained by solar energy. CONTACT Bradley Calder, general manager, reservations@kudadoo.com, +960 662 1000 Nightly rate $80,000 to $140,000 per night for exclusive use, depending on season. Room rates from $3,300 per night. Each residence offers undisturbed luxury including super-king-size beds, in-villa baths, as well as indoor and outdoor showers, Bang & Olufsen audio systems and IPTV (including Netflix and Spotify), unique to Kudadoo. It is purposely designed to integrate the exterior with the interior through open spaces and floor-to-ceiling doors, ensuring an unobstructed flow inspired by the resort’s surroundings. The Ocean Residences are the epitome of tropical chic with clean lines, earth tones and natural building materials that harmonize perfectly with the vegetation on the unspoiled private island. STAY Ocean Residence Size 3,229 – 4,090 sq ft

The resort’s sea plane

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The Sulha Spa offers organic Healing Ocean products from Healing Earth, and signature treatments include Touched by the Ocean massage and Morning Light Rituals encompassing a beach yoga session. The Sulha Spa is defined by the mantra “connect to nature’s beauty, immerse your soul and transform your well-being.” It includes the only Himalayan salt room in the Maldives, a nail bar, a steam room, sauna and treatment rooms, as well as a fully equipped gym with a personal trainer, yoga instructor and meditation guru. Signature treatment Himalayan Salt Stone Therapy, Maldivian Coconut Melt Contac t Renate Hermes, spa director, duniyespadirector@meeru.com DINE 5.8 Located at the Kudadoo’s sister property Hurawalhi, just five minutes away by boat, 5.8 is the world’s largest all-glass underwater restaurant, as much a fine-dining culinary delight as it is an extraordinary design masterpiece. Lunch or supper at 5.8 can be purchased as an addition to the vacation.

The Retreat offers guests tailored dining

The Ocean Residence bedroom