Offering its own distinctive identity and atmosphere, the Ocean Pearls offer a unique over-water concept where guests feel as though they are truly in the middle of the ocean. Each Ocean Revive (270m2) and Ocean Sanctuary (340m2) villa has a tall living room with unobstructed views out over the ocean. Guests can relax outdoors in their sunken bathtub on the deck with direct access to their private pool, or bask on their own sun deck with a few steps leading them directly into the Indian Ocean.

The Ocean Pearls offer enough facilities to keep guests entertained, with a shared infinity pool, bar, restaurant, in-house dining, library and spa treatment rooms; guests who wish to explore the main island and the region have also full access to the facilities and a 24/7 boat limousine service at their disposal.

Johara, the Ocean Pearls’ restaurant, offers guests a culinary journey with award-winning chefs and menus created using the world’s finest ingredients. The concept is lounge dining contemporary cuisine with influences of Japanese, South-East Asian and Maldivian. Guests can opt for full size dishes or choose a selection and dine tapas-style.

Overview of facilities and services at The Ocean Pearls:

  24-hour private butler service
  Exclusive suspended Talise Spa treatment room
  Two-tiered, infinity edge pool overlooking the ocean
  Elevated library for tranquil moments
  Johara restaurant, serving seafood specialties
  Circular arrival jetty, over-water hammock, day beds and service bar
  Guests at The Ocean Pearls also have full access to all of the facilities and services at the main island resort

City.Mobi

Also in Maldives today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to Male.

City.Mobi offers the most comprehensive mobile travel guides available, with over 800 cities in 200 countries listed. Each is developed by the City.Mobi team to combine into a single global travel directory.

However, each city retains its own mobile identity via a dedicated domain. Already on offer are Brussels.Mobi, Paris.Mobi, Sanfrancisco.Mobi and Sydney.Mobi.

Male.mobi is the latest in this illustrious line up, offering click to call functionality – which means no scribbling down telephone numbers.

Most entries are also linked to websites where users can quickly access more detailed information if needed.

Other key features include information on accommodation, restaurants, attractions, entertainment, nightlife, shopping, and transport.

City.Mobi guides include user reviews and traveller utilities such as a translation guide, currency converter, news and local weather guide.