PAID CONTENT FOR OAGA ART RESORT


PAID CONTENT FOR OAGA ART RESORT


Oaga Art Resort KAAFU, MALDIVES


Nestled on the Maldivian shores at the northernmost tip of Kaafu atoll lies Oaga Art Resort, a small island with 60 villas, offering an immersive experience curated by local artists and craftsmen. Here, guests are crowned island royalty and the team are genuinely happy to receive them. Each beach villa has a story of its own: the sun-


speckled Haruge beach villas reflect a gold hue from the windows and the grand Odi water villas perfectly complement the surrounding blue waters. The Veyoge gallery pool villa exhibits the resort’s art collection and is hidden away, close to a stream that leads directly to Sobi Bar. During lunchtime at the main restaurant,


Kaa Kada, street-style stalls are fired up, with the ambience set by the smoke sizzling from the grill, the smell of curries and the swishing of woks at different carts. Enjoy pizza to share or crispy calamari rings for an appetiser; follow with scrumptious grilled prawns, then end with coconut crème brûlée. At Hoba Spa, brass chimes ring softly in the air and island cats nap peacefully outside. The


healer presents intention cards on the patio and guests can choose from locally sourced treatment oils at Atharuge. The holistic full-body massage, Hoba Maalis, relaxes guests both physically and mentally. At sunset, play beach volleyball at Raa Baa,


the main pool and bar. Dusk transforms Oaga Art Resort into a cascade of neon, the wall murals now a backdrop to pink, blue and red hues, the pool murals shadowed by strips of neon. Meanwhile, the sea glimmers with constellations left by bioluminescent plankton — the island at night is a whole other vibe. At the opposite end of the island, Samaasaa, the


speciality restaurant, comes alive in the darkness, where tales of Maldivian folklore are interwoven with an exceptional five-course dinner. The bonfire, DJ or live music at Raa Baa after


dinner provide ideal entertainment for a late night or just a drink or two while you chat with fellow guests. For those still up, Midnight Munchies food cart fires up at midnight and the deserted Kaa Kada alleyway transports back to the 1980s with a soundtrack evoking the era.


DON’T MISS Engage in creative sessions led by artists at Suvāsthi Art Gallery as part the resort’s exceptional all-inclusive plan


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KEY FEATURES • Kraken Tours watersports • Kids’ club • Calisthenics gym • Suvāsthi Retail & Art Gallery • In-villa dining • Off-shore excursions • Beer tasting • Cocktail apprentice • High tea • Learn-a-dish • Creative Expression (art) • Take Notes (music) • Hoba Spa


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