A dream becomes reality – on the as yet undeveloped island in the Maldives Medhufaru im Noonu Atoll, the 5-star resort Soneva Jani is being built for travellers and private investors with an appreciation for sustainable luxury. The island captivates you with its turquoise-coloured lagoon which, at a length of five kilometres, is particularly large and completely enclosed by a glistening white sandy beach. The lush greenery of palm trees and banyan trees with their imposing aerial roots are also impressive. I see the island and realise immediately: one should really invest in this dream, – 'Soneva Jani' because 'Jani' means 'beloved'.
Enjoy carefree days with the whole family in the heavenly surroundings of the Maldives island kingdom and swim alongside exotic fish in the shallow waters of a protected lagoon; have fun swishing down a slide from your own living room into the crystal clear waters or perhaps revel in protected privacy on the beach of a hidden villa. Whoever invests in Soneva Jani can choose between the airy over-water residences, which stand in the sea, and the intimate beach residences on land. And you can rest assured that this perfect solitude will remain untouched because the resort will be the only one on the island.
Behind this concept of playful lightness translated into creative ideas lies the married couple Sonu Shivdasani and Eva Malmström Shivdasani (= SonEva). With Soneva, the Oxford graduate with Indian roots and the former Swedish top model are realising their dream of exclusivity in a natural ambience, perfect service and clear spaces that blend harmoniously into their environment. This combination of apparent contradictions which they feel wonderfully complement each other is known as 'Intelligent Luxury'. Handling natural resources in a sustainable way is of fundamental importance: the sun delivers the electricity required, water is recycled, glass goes into the resort’s own recycling facility. The island’s large tropical garden is a special feature, ensuring a supply of fresh fruit and vegetables without long transport routes.
It is not the first innovative project that these two have successfully realised in exotic surroundings. Prizes have been heaped upon the hotel resorts they have developed in Thailand and on other islands in the Maldives. They are the founders of the 'Six Senses Hotels', proven specialists whose experience represents high investment security for investors.
Each private residence is customised to the requirements of its owner. Everything should be ready for you to move in by the end of summer 2016. Depending on its size, a villa includes one or more bedrooms with bath, a guest suite, dining room, study rooms and lounges, a kitchen, as well as a spacious wellness area in exquisite Soneva style with inside and outside showers. Of course, it also comes equipped with sound systems such as large LED TVs and state-of-the-art communication technology. If you want to use it! Or you may prefer to leave it all behind and follow the motto 'no news, no shoes', enjoying the timeless island idyll.
Prices for an exclusive residence in paradise begin at 3.5 million US dollars; property owners can use the services and wide range of leisure activities at preferred rates. Soneva has leased the island from the government for fifty years. During this time the amortisation of the investment takes place as well as the investment return of the capital via the resort’s rental programme – in a divine island nation with no tax on capital returns or property.
