Aerial view of a tropical island resort in the Maldives featuring overwater bungalows connected by wooden walkways and surrounded by turquoise ocean waters under a clear sky.

Rah Gili Maldives

On Rah Gili, the day often begins with a spectacle that cannot be planned: Right next to the island lies a protected dolphin sanctuary, and it is not uncommon for spinner dolphins to pass by the water villas before the first coffee is served on the terrace. The resort in the South Malé Atoll opened in February 2026 as the first island of the new brand SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS, bringing a refreshingly playful touch to the luxury world of the Maldives. Water slides leading directly from the private villa into the lagoon, a beach club with relaxed DJ sounds by the pool, and six restaurants each with their own signature shape the character of the island.

For decades, the legendary barefoot resort Rihiveli was located on the island of Mahaanaelhihuraa. Rah Gili continues this story in the style of traditional Maldivian fishing villages, with thatched roofs, wood, and bamboo from local craftsmanship. With 74 villas, the island remains manageable and is suitable for couples as well as families.

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Details

  • Country

    Maldives

  • Atoll

    South Malé Atoll

  • Price

    from €795 per night/person

  • Best travel time

    November - April

Villas

All 74 villas feature their own pool, high ceilings, and large glass sliding doors that bring in light and views of the sea. They are designed in Boho style with Maldivian elements, botanical artworks, and warm earth tones with green and yellow accents. The beach villas reflect life on land with tactile fabrics and art from Maldivian everyday life, while the water villas embrace the transition to the sea with cooler shades of blue and flowing forms. Their playful detail is the 18-meter-long water slide that leads directly from the terrace into the lagoon. Choose between sunrise and sunset sides – for families, spacious villas with two bedrooms are available on the beach and over the water.

Overwater bungalows connected by wooden walkways in turquoise ocean waters during sunset at a tropical resort.
Beach pool villa with a private pool surrounded by tropical palm trees and greenery, featuring an inviting open living area with glass doors and thatched roofs.
Luxurious beach pool villa living room with wooden ceiling and furniture, large sliding glass doors opening to a poolside deck surrounded by tropical greenery and palm trees.
Overwater villa in the Maldives with a private pool, sun loungers, and a curved waterslide, surrounded by clear turquoise ocean water.
Luxurious bedroom in a water villa with a large window offering a panoramic ocean view, featuring wooden furniture, ceiling fans, and an adjoining bathroom with a bathtub.

Culinary

Seven restaurants and bars make Rah Gili an island for connoisseurs, and the cuisine is already considered one of the resort's great strengths. At Juliette's, the open all-day dining serves international dishes with Asian and Italian accents. Maakeyolhu is a tribute to the top fishermen of the Maldives: fresh catch fish and Maldivian specialties are served directly on the beach, while Boduberu drums accompany the evening. Over the lagoon, there is Spicy Ginger with pan-Asian cuisine and La Tavola with Italian classics, Japanese teppanyaki dishes are served directly in front of your eyes at Teppan, and Tiffin is dedicated to Indian cuisine. All-inclusive meals are naturally available.

Interior of Tiffin Restaurant at Rah Gili Maldives, featuring wooden furniture, round tables set with plates and napkins, large glass doors opening to an outdoor area, and elegant hanging lamps under a high wooden ceiling.
A heart-shaped wicker basket floating on a pool with an assortment of breakfast foods including fruit, croissants, eggs, coffee, and juice.
A chef preparing a teppanyaki meal with a large flame at an open kitchen bar in a wooden pavilion by the water during twilight.
Spacious, elegant indoor dining area of La Tavola restaurant in the Maldives with wooden chairs, marble tables set with napkins and glasses, and large windows offering ocean views.
Cozy wooden chair with cushions beside a round dining table set with wine glasses and plates, positioned near large windows overlooking a calm ocean.

Activities

An unforgettable experience is the trip to the dolphins in the nearby sanctuary. On the water, stand-up paddling, kayaking, catamaran sailing, jet skiing and dives with the resort's dive center are also available. Those arriving primarily for snorkeling can reach the most beautiful reefs by boat. On land, the light-filled fitness studio features state-of-the-art Technogym equipment and an almost panoramic view over the lagoon. Tennis, yoga, and meditation are free of charge. In the SIX & SIX RITUALS Spa with five treatment rooms over the water, a yoga pavilion, and tropical gardens, you can find peace, and in the evening, an open-air cinema under the starry sky invites you. Children from four years old can cook, play, and discover in the kids club in a playful way how to protect nature and sea.

A group of dolphins swimming in clear turquoise ocean water, seen from above in a drone shot.
Luxury beachfront club with a unique curved roof, surrounded by palm trees, sun loungers, and a large pool in front.
Vibrant coral reef teeming with numerous small colorful fish swimming in clear blue ocean water.
Two people paddleboarding on clear turquoise water above a coral reef in the Maldives under a partly cloudy sky.
Two people wearing masks using treadmills in a spacious gym with large windows overlooking a beach and water villas.

Location

Rah Gili is located on the island of Mahaanaelhihuraa at the southern edge of the South Malé Atoll, approximately 44 kilometers away from Velana International Airport in Malé. The journey is made without a seaplane or domestic flight: a comfortable speedboat with its own seating lounges takes you to the island in about 40 to 45 minutes. Especially after a long intercontinental flight, this short transfer time makes the arrival day pleasantly relaxed. From the edge of the atoll, the view opens up to the open Indian Ocean, and right next to the island is the dolphin sanctuary that gives Rah Gili its unique character.

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