New ‘eight-island’ resort to open in the Maldives – with three hotels, underwater restaurant and marina

A MASSIVE new luxury attraction is opening in one of the world's major bucket list destinations, offering a whole new world of accommodation to the super wealthy.

By 2026, the Zamani Islands in the Maldives will be home to three new resorts, along with the country's first dedicated superyacht marina.

The aim of the resorts is to attract "more high-net-worth individuals and yachting enthusiasts to the region" - with hopes they will be keen to make use of the new five-star development.

The high-end accommodation is being built in almost 500 hectares of natural lagoon, found in the South Malé Atoll.

Though that may sound remote, it's only around 21 miles from the capital city, Malé, and its airport, meaning it may well appeal to visitors, particularly as they will be given lifelong berthing at the marina.

As if that isn't attractive enough, it will also have the country's largest underwater restaurant, which will be one of 28 different dining venues.

The three resorts will be spread out across eight different islands in the lagoon, with its first phase set to be launched by Spring 2026.

It promises a collection of private estates and mansions, 14 of which are available for residential purchase.

They will each have "spacious entertaining zones" and will be "strategically positioned to capture the best Indian Ocean views".

The boast of each villa having multiple-private pools across different levels, as well as screening rooms, as well as personal spa and wellness areas.

A personal butler service will be available in each of the properties as well.

The superyacht marina will additionally provide full-service facilities to yacht owners, including crew amenities, provisioning, maintenance and access to a yacht club.