Dhawa Ihuru Invites Travellers To Experience New Dining & Leisure Offerings At The Diver’s Paradise
Thursday 2nd of February 2023
A scenic property in North Male’ Atoll, Dhawa Ihuru is deemed a diver’s paradise with a wealth of world-class dive sites located in the vicinity of the resort. Following its recent rebranding from Angsana Ihuru to Dhawa Ihuru, the chic island retreat has unveiled new dining and leisure offerings as well as bespoke facilities to increase the Dhawa presence.
Dhawa is a hospitality brand featured under the Banyan Tree Group and is renowned for its contemporary, casual and comfortable limited-service hotel aesthetics. Masters in integrating technology and nature, Dhawa properties are designed to appeal to the next generation of design-savvy travellers and flawlessly capture the essence of discovery.
The brand’s first resort in the Maldives- Dhawa Ihuru is characterized by its signature vibrant interiors and scintillating collection of relaxed dining venues, conceived to promote natural immersion and connectivity via local flavours in idyllic settings.
Relaxed Comforts
With 45 charming villas strewn across the property and a myriad of communal areas to indulge in, guests staying at Ihuru can be as private or social as they wish with adventures awaiting both above and below the surface.
The 57 sqm Beachfront Villas are modern and bright with abundant outdoor living spaces and direct access to the beach and house reef. Intimate and secluded, each villa accompanies its own swing chair or an island-style breezy sitting on the veranda while taking in the island’s shoreline.
The Beachfront Jet Pool Villas comprise a spacious veranda with a designated dining area for lavish family meals and an outdoor shower with a special jet pool hidden in the greenery. The newest addition to the accommodations is the 68 sqm Beachfront Rainmist Villas where a dedicated private rainmist lounge is featured. Guests can revive in an elusive state of peace here while listening to the soothing soundtrack of cascading water.
Kaleidoscope of Flavours
All-inclusive packages melt away the worries of planning the next meal while the all-new Twin Island dine-around concept unlocks a plethora of premium dining options at the sister resort of Banyan Tree Vabinfaru. The dining venues in Dhawa Ihuru capitalize on the stunning backdrops of nature from breathtaking sunset points to airy and luminous interiors.
A new introduction to the collection is Nest, Dhawa’s signature 24/7 concept where guests can mingle with other holidaymakers over refreshing drinks at any time of the day. Meanwhile, at The Velaavani Bar, panoramic views, tropical ambience and lively service all fuse together to create a relaxed dining experience where local bites and cocktails are spotlighted. The bar also hosts a check-in area where guests can blend into the island life as time stands still in this default setting.
Over at The Riveli Restaurant, all-day dining will be elevated by riveting beachfront vistas. Breakfast through dinner, guests can dine extravagantly here with an exquisite buffet and a la carte options to tantalize the taste buds and explore new horizons. At the same time, Dawar is also launching its Nectar service where guests can opt for bento box-style dining with a comprehensive range of cuisines to choose from.
This includes Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Maldivian and Western flavours which can be enjoyed in any prime location in the resort whether it be the villa or stretched out on the beach.
Island Discovery
Aligning with the brand’s ‘Active Wellbeing’ ethos, Dhawa Ihuru designed an edutainment programme for families to engage in during their vacation. At the Kids Club, youngsters can get elbows deep in sandcastle building, T-shirt printing, treasure hunts and other beach and marine life exploration activities.
Oceanholics can meet their match at the water sports centre with adrenaline-pumping windsurfing, wakeboarding and water skiing to begin with. Canoeing and tailored sailing excursions aboard Kahan’bu Catamaran can be planned as well, dropping anchor at celebrated reefs to snorkel or dine on deserted islands.
Of course, dive enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice here with more than 30 dive spots at the house reef alone and a PADI 5-star Gold Dive Centre on site. Among the stellar picks include the signature Rannamaari Wreck, nesting 26 metres deep and housing its own iconic ecosystem of species.
Spa Relaxation & Fitness
Travellers seeking to unplug can head to the 8lements spa where authentic and impactful therapies will keep the body rejuvenated after a long day in the scorching heat. Pamper the muscles with restorative massages and cooling body wraps. At Activa, the resort’s fully equipped fitness centre and yoga room, guests can train their bodies while taking in sweeping views of paradisal bliss.
To be among the first ones to experience the new Dhawa Ihuru, guests can take advantage of the special All Inclusive Island Getaway offer with savings of 25% on Best Available Rate when booking an all-inclusive package for a minimum of four nights, with complimentary return speedboat transfers.