Capella Maldives set to open in 2027

Capella Maldives, originally announced to open in 2025, now appears to have its launch postponed to 2027.

The resort is part of a group of island development called Fari Islands, in North Male Atoll.

Capella Maldives new resort — Capella Maldives

Capella Maldives opening date is still unknown

Capella Maldives was initially scheduled to open at the end of 2020, 2021, and 2025. A latest update indicates its launch for 2027.

Capella Maldives aerial view Fari Islands

The resort is part of an integrated development, Fari Islands, a group of man made islands currently in development in the north of North Male Atoll.

FAri Islands Maldives map islands — Fari Islands Maldives map

Faris Islands is the second mega project of this kind in Maldives.
The first being CROSSROADS ( home to Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and SAii Lagoon Maldives ) which opened in 2019.

Opening of the first Artificial Island Complex in Maldives : Crossroads

A closer look at Capella Maldives

What we know about the resort

Unfortunately, a few details and no real photos have been released yet. The resort is designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates from Japan, André Fu’s AFSO from Hong Kong, and Lebanese-based landscape architect Vladimir Djurovic.

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Capella Maldives keveli — Capella Maldives Design. Artist Impression

Capella Maldives is set to feature 57 spacious villas and mansions offering panoramic view of the Indian Ocean, and private infinity pools.

The ultra Luxury Hotel will also give the opportunity to private investors to own private residence estates.

The Island

Capella Maldives Fari Islands — Capella Maldives

The island is entirely artificial, created by a technique called land reclamation which in pumping sand in the sea and reinjecting it in mass to create land. The size is yet not known.

The Villas and Suites

The resort features 57 villas and mansions located on land or over water each with a Capella Personal Assistant.

Beach Villas

Designed by renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and Hong Kong based interior designer André Fu, all villas blend island life and contemporary elements.

Water Villas

Restaurants and Bars

Keveli is the resort signature oceanfront dining destination offering 4 immersive dining concepts in 4 uniquely designed dining quadrants.
Keveli will feature an American steakhouse with chophouse-style dining and Californian wines, a Michelin-starred Bar, and various Al fresco bar and dining options.