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French, and Vietnamese cuisines on offer. Kanusan is
only accessible via a boardwalk, and focusses on Asian
cuisine, served up by a resident Japanese chef. BaaHaa
Grill is located in the heart of the island’s lush greenery,
and serves delicious North American food, with some
tajine or the best hummus outside Tunisia and Morocco.
Ten treatment rooms in the award-winning Finolhu
Spa provide a variety of treatments, from classic Swedish
massages to traditional Thai massages, or a signature
Sun Cooler to rejuvenate the skin after sun exposure.
Guests can maintain their fitness regimes at the fully

equipped indoor and outdoor gym areas, with the help
of a personal trainer. Movement Pavillion is ideal for
meditation and yoga, while tennis lovers can enjoy a
game in the midst of tropical greenery and even take
Ocean Pool Villas at Enjoy the best of seafood lessons with a personal tennis coach.
Seaside Finolhu are at Crab Shack, a restaurant Seaside Finolhu resort offers a truly magical getaway,
perfect for families with a charming old-world nestled in nature’s lap and surrounded by the clear blue
and couples. beach vibe; the pool at

Rockstar Villa. waters of the Indian Ocean. finolhu.com

and two-bedroom Beach Villa with pool all come with
an outdoor patio, where visitors can sunbathe in the
day and stargaze at night.
Kickstarting the glamping trend in the Maldives, the
resort offers a unique, one-night-only stay in a transparent
bubble at a secluded beach. The Finolhu Beach Bubble

Tent is the first of its kind on the archipelago, and perfect
for couples looking to spend time together, away from
all distractions. The Bubble has been designed by leading

Spanish design firm Eye In The Sky. Made of strong high-
tech polyester fabric, the Bubble is UV-protected and fully

climate controlled. With bespoke furniture, custom-fitted
wooden floors, and an adjoining bubble bathroom, the

interiors are lavish and comfortable.
Both its location—on a secluded sandback—and the
transparency of the bubble provide a fantastic setting for
an incredibly romantic starry night. The Finolhu Bubble
promises to bring couples closer to the stars, the beach,
the environment, and each other. A traditional Maldivian
dhoni brings visitors to the Bubble, and after a private
barbeque dinner and the soothing sound of the waves to
lull them to sleep, visitors awaken to a breakfast served
on the beach.
The Bubble is only around 100 metres away from
Crab Shack, a ramshackle wooden structure with a
charming old-world beach vibe. The restaurant offers
lunch from 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm, where diners can
enjoy the best of seafood or snacks and white wine. The
bar at the Shack is open from 12.30 pm to 5 pm. Once a
week, the Crab Shack also opens for dinner.
Seaside Finolhu has something to satisfy every kind
of food craving. The tables at Baa Baa Beach Diner have
a spectacular view. Regional specialities take centre
stage here on special evenings, with Italian, Asian,

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