Hotels · Fari Islands, North Malé Atoll, Maldives
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
FARI ISLANDS, NORTH MALé ATOLL, MALDIVES
Our take
Marcio Kogan's biophilic architecture and a permanent James Turrell installation aren't accidental — Patina is built for people who find beauty intellectually, not just aesthetically. The Fari Marina Village delivers Michelin-starred dining and genuine social energy, which is either the point or the problem. Complimentary scuba lessons sweeten it further for the curious. But if you're chasing the castaway Maldives fantasy — deserted sandbank, no neighbours, silence — the shared island concept will grate. This is the archipelago for design obsessives and the culturally restless, not the romantically marooned.
Notable Features
- Biophilic design by Marcio Kogan
- Fari Marina Village with Michelin-star dining
- James Turrell's permanent installation
- Complimentary scuba lessons for guests
💡 Insider Tip
"For an immersive art experience, visit at dawn or dusk to fully appreciate James Turrell's installation, Amarta, as it interacts with natural light."
Overview
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is part of the Fari Islands with three neighbouring islands that share distinctly different energies to form a destination of deep cultural character.
Here, socially and environmentally conscious travellers connect through a depth of beauty, creativity and discovery. The evolving spirit of human nature is given stimulus to sustain its momentum in the form of newness, stillness or vital togetherness.
Far away from all you know is a freedom inspired by all you are – an island of pure beauty and unexpected dimensionality. Profound peace or shared experience. Follow your instinct and find your flow.
10 USPs of the resort:
1. First of its kind - Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is the inaugural flagship resort from Patina Hotels & Resorts, a new elevated lifestyle brand by Capella Hotel Group.
2. Sanctuary - The resort is a radical new example of biophilic design from renowned Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan, founder of international award-winning Studio MK27. On offer are 90 contemporary one- to three bedroom beach and water pool vllas, alongside 20 Fari Studios, all of which embody a harmony of sanctuary and stimulation.
3. The Beach Collection - Combined to form a 9 bedroom, 7 pool, private beach enclave within the island, our largest villa plus 6 neighboring villas can be yours when a gathering demands the ultimate freedom, but you do not want to privatize an entire island.
4. Fari Marina Village - Guest will be able to enjoy the archipelago’s communal heart, where the Fari Marina Village and Fari Beach Club serve as the backdrop to a vibrant social scene, that will attract guests from all 3 resorts and features 20 berths for yachts up to 80 feet as well as alluring retail and enticing dining including a menu curated by 2 Michelin star chef Nick Brill at Fari Beach Club.
5. Twelve F&B outlets - inclusive of a plant-based restaurant, a beach club and three food trucks.
6.Interactive music programs - From sound healing sessions to visiting musicians and DJs in residence, the resort encourages musicians to find their flow and will open an onsite studio in 2022.
7. Amarta by James Turrell - Guests can bask in the light filled Amarta, a permanent installation by revered Californian artist James Turrell. The resort is also home to a curated collection of works from other renowned international artists.
8.Edu-tainment galore - Patina’s solar powered kids club Footprints hosts a range of tailormade experiences that are both fun and educational.
9. Complimentary diving - The resort’s diving program will offer free PADI dive certifications for local Maldivian children and free discovery scuba lessons for resort guests aged >12 years.
10. Bio-hacking at Flow - Facilities include a watsu pool for passive aquatic therapy, high and low impact workout classes, the services of highly trained consultants, bio hacking, and the usage of curative and preventative remedies to achieve a calm mind and to restore balance.
Sustainability Initiatives +
Our Commitment to Sustainability:
- Our interpretation of perpetuality is rooted in its belief in effecting and empowering lasting change - starting with nurturing sustainable values in tomorrow’s travellers. Patina Maldives’ pioneering kids centre, Footprints is entirely powered by solar power. Here kids can use laser cutting technology to make toys - energy saving prefabrication technique used in the construction of the resort’s villas. Budding marine biologists can sign up for free diving lessons - helping to raise awareness of the local ocean environment.
- The resort has a strategic alliance with the Olive Ridley Project, organisation providing rehabilitation to injured turtles. In Jan-2022, a turtle was discovered entangled in ghost gear. Our marine biologist brought the turtle to Patina for initial assessment before relocating to an ORP rehabilitation centre.
- The culinary concept on the island is based on the nose-to-tail, root-to-leaf-principle minimising waste & advocating the benefits of a plant-based diet. Roots, the signature outlet is the manifestation of the latter. Patina’s herb garden expanded to successfully grow a range of fruits and vegetables in 2022. Harvest from the garden is used in kitchens around the island to cater to Patina’s many restaurants.
- Patina Maldives’ commitment towards reliance on renewable energy, plans are in place to expand its solar plant to provide 50 percent of the resort’s energy needs by 2030.
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