Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, North Male Atoll

The 90 modern Beach and Water Pool Villas at Patina Maldives are surrounded by lush landscaping, as well as the 20 Fari Studios, creating a private retreat that seamlessly blends with the island's vibrant surroundings, offering both seclusion and a sense of community.

Patina places great importance on gastronomy, with their carefully selected head chefs infusing their unique personalities into each menu. At Roots, a signature restaurant featured at all Patina resorts, chef Derrick Wales, a leader in plant-based dining in the Maldives, guides diners through a culinary journey with expertly crafted dishes made from ingredients sourced from the island's flourishing herb and vegetable gardens. The degustation menu starts with a nourishing cauliflower quinoa, moves on to artichoke prepared in three different ways, and culminates with a dairy-free cheesecake that remarkably mimics the original in taste.

Chef Caesar Perez from Brasa, a South American steakhouse, infuses his restaurant's succinct menu at the Fari Marina Village with the flavors of his Mexican and Texan upbringing, along with his expertise gained from working in Copenhagen and Shanghai. Guests are offered an intimate view of the culinary action from stools facing the show kitchen. The lobster ceviche, featuring zesty citrus notes, serves as a delightful starter, followed by the octopus coated in a sticky char siu. The standout dish is the perfectly pink Wagyu strip loin, seasoned simply with rock salt and accompanied by crispy truffle fries and a side of chimichurri.

Guests at Patina can partake in a range of activities that resemble the ultimate Maldives bucket list, each with a distinctive Patina touch. Dolphin spotting takes place aboard Patina’s impressive Adastra superyacht, often likened to an aquatic Batmobile due to its innovative design. Farine, a warm all-wood venue converted from a bakery into a charcuterie and tasting room, offers exclusive tastings and private dinners, ideal for culinary events. Additionally, the classic overwater spa has been relocated on land, featuring discreet cubic treatment rooms nestled within the verdant scenery.