Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has been recognised as a Top 5 Overseas Leisure Resort Worldwide in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, one of the most prestigious honours in global luxury travel, voted by readers across the Middle East.

This accolade follows the resort’s inclusion among the Top Resorts in the Indian Ocean in the Condé Nast Traveller US Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, marking two major recognitions from the Condé Nast portfolio within the same year.

Easily accessible via a 30-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport, Kuda Villingili continues to be a preferred destination for Middle Eastern travellers seeking privacy, space, world-class dining, and refined island experiences.

Award-Winning Luxury in the Maldives: A Top Choice for Middle Eastern Travellers

Recognised by discerning travellers across the region, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has been ranked among the Top 5 Overseas Leisure Resorts Worldwide in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 — a testament to its growing reputation as a leading luxury resort for Middle Eastern guests.

Located just 30 minutes by speedboat from Malé, the resort offers effortless access combined with exceptional privacy — a key reason it continues to resonate with GCC families, couples, honeymooners, and multigenerational travellers. Spacious villas with private pools, expansive beachfront residences, and overwater retreats provide the flexibility and comfort highly valued by Middle Eastern travellers.

With eight signature dining venues offering twelve international cuisines, including Indian-Arabic flavours at SPICE, Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei dining, Teppanyaki, Mediterranean, and contemporary Asian cuisine, the resort delivers a culinary journey that balances global diversity with familiar tastes.

Guests can also enjoy the largest pool in the Maldives, a private island spa with standalone treatment villas, and access to Chicken’s Break, one of the world’s most iconic surf waves — blending relaxation, adventure, and wellness in one seamless island escape.

This latest recognition further strengthens the resort’s position as a top luxury Maldives destination for Middle East travellers, redefining island living through space, privacy, and personalised experiences.

To view the full list of winners https://www.cntravellerme.com/story/readers-choice-awards-2025-all-the-winners-revealed