A residence island at Amanolu with its own beach and jetty, Vaavu Atoll (rendering)

3 of the best · the Maldives, Indian Ocean

New Developments in the Maldives

For the first time, the great island houses of the Maldives can be owned as well as booked. Here are the residences we can confirm, from the brands’ own pages, with their status.

Our 3 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Insiders' picks

Our first three calls on this list, from editors who know the Maldives from Malé to Addu.

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Aman Residences, Amanolu

Vaavu Atoll·Branded residences

Sixteen five-bedroom Aman homes, each on its own private island in Vaavu Atoll.

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Announced

Nobu Island Estate Residences, Maldives

Laamu Atoll · Munyafushi·Branded residences

Ten Nobu estates, each on its own island with yacht access, beside a new Nobu resort in Laamu.

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SIX & SIX Private Residences, Rah Gili and Don Maaga

South Malé Atoll·Resort residences

Ten beach and overwater homes at Rah Gili and Don Maaga, two new resorts in South Malé Atoll.

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The full list: Developments, A–Z

Developments

Private island residences 3

Homes you can own, each served by a resort next door.

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Aman Residences, Amanolu

Vaavu Atoll·Branded residences

Sixteen five-bedroom Aman homes, each on its own private island in Vaavu Atoll.

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Announced

Nobu Island Estate Residences, Maldives

Laamu Atoll · Munyafushi·Branded residences

Ten Nobu estates, each on its own island with yacht access, beside a new Nobu resort in Laamu.

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Private preview

SIX & SIX Private Residences, Rah Gili and Don Maaga

South Malé Atoll·Resort residences

Ten beach and overwater homes at Rah Gili and Don Maaga, two new resorts in South Malé Atoll.

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We describe each project factually from its own website and do not publish prices or investment advice. Foreigners buy leasehold here, not freehold land: read our Property pages first, and check the developers’ websites for current status.