Oaga Art Resort - an exclusive art hotel in the Maldives

Oaga is an original 5-star resort in the Maldives, open in North Male Atoll. The hotel is managed by a team of local specialists who strive to introduce the world to the history and culture of the Maldives through contemporary art, folklore and immersive service, and also to provide a platform for local artists and craftsmen.

Location: 45 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport.

Oaga Art Resort

Features of Oaga Art Resort

The resort is rightly considered an important artistic hub of the archipelago, concentrating on one territory a record number of creative objects: more than 350 unique murals applied to the walls of buildings, villa interiors and public spaces. The pride of the resort is the largest mural pool in the Maldives.

A special place in the hotel concept is occupied by the gallery, which stores the largest collection of works of art in the Maldives: here are presented works by 38 local artists, and the total number of exhibits exceeds 170 units.

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Resort villas

The hotel accommodation stock is a collection of 60 villas divided into 5 categories. Mostly these are named villas whose names are connected with Maldivian legends.

• Veyoge Gallery Pool Villas. The concept of these garden villas is based on the legend of the lovers Khalid and Sitti, and on the walls of the rooms there is a collection of paintings and photographs by talented local artists, which can be purchased.
• Haruge Sunset Beach Villa with Private Pool. The distinctive features of these villas are sloping roofs, bright murals and graffiti on the walls, as well as a small round hand-painted pool.
• Bodu Haruge Beach Villa with Private Pool. Cozy beach villas characterized by sloping walls and high ceilings, similar to traditional Maldivian boatyards. The interiors feature handmade wall paintings based on folk tales and mythology, bathrooms with banana leaves and a tropical atmosphere, and small private pools.
• Odi Water Villas with Private Pool. Water villas above the lagoon, whose architecture is inspired by the royal Odi vessels. Inside there is the atmosphere of the ancient Maldivian kingdom with accents of dark and gold colors. Outside - a private pool, net hammocks above the water and even water slides.
• Family Odi Water Villa with Private Pool & Slide. A spacious family water villa above the lagoon. Facilities for 2 adults and 2 children. A luxurious hideaway whose main highlight is a water slide with a direct descent into the ocean.

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Restaurants and dining at the resort

Dining at Oaga Art Resort is organized according to a special system that excludes menu repetition. The main restaurant Kaa Kada is designed in the style of a street food shop. Several stations are located here, each of which specializes in a certain region: from East Asia to Europe. This creates the atmosphere of a lively market in a five-star format.

The Sobi Bar restaurant, located by the sea, offers a la carte dishes for lunch and dinner. And for connoisseurs of haute cuisine there is Samaasaa. This is the first theater restaurant in the Maldives, where a tasting menu of 5 dishes is synchronized with a performance that reveals the plots of folk legends.

Evening life is concentrated in Raa Baa - a multifunctional bar by the main pool, which is open until midnight.

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Things to do at Oaga Art Resort

Entertainment at the art center. One of the most important elements of the resort infrastructure is Suvasthi Art Centre. Unlike standard art corners, this is a full-fledged educational hub where exhibitions and master classes on fabric painting, music, traditional crafts and other directions are held. Guests can not only observe the work of artists, but also create their own works under their guidance.

Spa and wellness. On the territory of the resort there is the Hoba Spa wellness complex, offering an integrative approach based on ancient Maldivian knowledge of herbs and massage techniques.

Leisure on land and on water. The active component includes a fitness center, yoga areas and the Hoara X center, offering snorkeling on the house reef, diving, kayaking, paddleboarding and many other activities.

For children. The younger guests of the hotel can have fun at entertainment and educational activities in the Fiyoh club.

The Greatest All-Inclusive service package partially covers some of the activities, including a trial dive, excursions and access to creative sessions.

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