Oaga represents an eclectic blend of activities and vivid impressions for curious travelers, with something for everyone around the corner – inspired by the best of Maldivian history, art, culture, and heritage. We invite you to explore what the real Maldives has to offer as they create their own story, on the island where we make the magic of stories come beautifully alive.
Location
Located in North Male’ Atoll, 48.3 km from Velana International Airport; 45 minutes by speedboat. Combined speedboats transfers are arranged according to the international flights for all guests, and available 24/7.
Accomodation
Veyoge Gallery Pool Villa
A mystical cabin with an exquisite art collection
Inspired by the Maldivian folklore of star-crossed lovers ‘Khalid and Sitti’, this garden villa in the Maldives is designed to make you feel stimulated and safe, enhanced by the invisible mirrored exterior that recalls the secrecy of the lovers’ affair. Some say that they jumped into a lake and became mystical creatures, never to be separated from each other again. With this magical tale, we invite you to live your romantic Maldivian resort dream here at Oaga Art Resort.
Recommended for:
Couples seeking to celebrate a honeymoon, anniversary, birthday. Thrill-seekers, Bucket listers, Adventurers, Art Lovers, Music Lovers, Nature Lovers
Special Features:
- Suvāsthi Gallery Art: Revel in the art exhibited on the wall, part of our in-house art collection from Maldivian artists. All the displayed art is acquirable via our Suvāsthi Retail Gallery. Fun fact: For each night spent in this villa, an allocation will be made to the contributing artist community.
- Stream to Sobi Bar: Swim through the pool to the ‘veyo’ garden stream, leading directly to the pool at Sobi Bar. Try and spot the hand-drawn depictions of Khalid and Sitti along the way!
- Turntable: Rediscover your favourite artists with the vintage turntable invoking sweet nostalgia. You can pick and choose LPs from the records library at Sobi Bar.
Haruge Beach Villa with Private Pool
Your sunlit beach escape, a story between the lines
A modernistic A-frame with angling roofs and a high-ceiling. Past the door, we invite you to dive into one of the most dear stories depicting star-crossed lovers in the history of Maldives — Dhon Hiyala aa’i Alifulhu — as told by our grandparents and their parents before them. With the most romantic story, these beachfront villas make Oaga Art Resort one of the best resorts in Maldives for a honeymoon.
Recommended for:
Couples or a Family of 3, seeking to celebrate a honeymoon, anniversary, birthday or have a tranquil holiday on the best beaches of the Maldives filled with new experiences.
Special Features:
- Mural wall: The epic story of the two lovers Dhon Hiyala and Alifulhu have been reimagined and hand drawn by local artists, depicting brightly coloured murals full of splendour, magic and wild creatures from the deep blue sea.
- Mural pool: The circular pool inspired by “vevu”, the low traditional baths used by our ancestors, has been hand-painted by artist Mohamed Auzam to add a touch of colour to your beach view.
- Graffiti Gifili: Inspired by traditional Maldivian bathrooms called ‘Gifili’, bare walls and banana leaves complete the tropical feeling enjoyed by our ancestors, with a graffiti wall providing a contemporary twist. Multi-disciplinary street artist Ahmed Sobah took inspiration from local animals such as the cat and rooster, transforming each of the walls to one-of-a-kind pieces of street-style art.