As 2026 unfolds, the Maldives has gained a rare new entry into its highest echelon of luxury. Somewhere Island — the first expression of the .Here Baa Atoll Maldives project — has now begun welcoming guests within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll. Its sister island, Nowhere, will follow later this year. Between them are just nine private residences, placing .Here among the most exclusive, low-density resorts in the entire country — and arguably one of its most luxurious.
Where many Maldivian resorts still lean towards spectacle, Somewhere Island takes a more assured path: it delivers extraordinary scale, privacy and design, but with a deliberate quietness. What sets it apart is not just the calibre of its architecture or materials, but the sheer generosity of space — vast residences that combine beachfront and overwater living in a single sweep, suspended sky infinity pools stretching up to 47 metres, and horizons that seem to belong solely to you.
Inside, the interiors by Muza Lab speak the language of true refinement — not gilded or ostentatious, but crafted with exquisite restraint. Hand-selected natural materials, bespoke furnishings, and artisanal detailing give each residence the feel of a private coastal home rather than a hotel suite. Luxury here is measured by privacy, silence, and the confidence to let design breathe.
Service follows the same philosophy. Each residence is supported by a dedicated Roohu — a butler, yes, but better described as a highly attuned private host. Nothing feels transactional; instead, needs are anticipated with intuition born from experience. A private dinner materialises on your deck just as the sky turns lilac; the boat is ready before you’ve decided which reef to explore; a massage takes place steps from your own pool as if by instinct rather than arrangement.
Culinary direction is led by Executive Chef Georgios Vasilopoulos, whose nearly twenty years of international experience at world-class hotels shows in every detail. Safar, the island’s restaurant and bar, offers dishes where precision and indulgence walk hand-in-hand — a subtle layering of global technique and Indian Ocean flavour. Yet some of the most memorable meals happen privately: starlit tasting menus on your terrace, paired with the hush of the lagoon and wine selections that fully embrace the resort’s uncompromising approach to quality.
The second island, Nowhere, promises to elevate exclusivity even further later this year. Conceived solely for private buy-out, it will host just two residences — including a five-bedroom Presidential home — alongside its own wellness and water sports hub. For families or groups accustomed to the world’s most exceptional private villas, Nowhere will offer something rarer still: an island that is entirely theirs.
Taken together, Somewhere and Nowhere present a new standard of luxury in the Maldives — one grounded not in excess, but in intention. This is the kind of place where wealth does not need to announce itself; the architecture, privacy and sense of ownership do that effortlessly. It feels less like checking into a resort, and more like stepping into a private world where every detail has been crafted for those who already know what exceptional looks like.
.Here Baa Atoll Maldives is reached via a 30-minute seaplane flight from Malé.
Further details: http://www.here-maldives.com/
Lisa Curtiss
