Dubai-based Chedi Hospitality partners with JIH Global on Maldives expansion

Dubai-based luxury hotelier Chedi Hospitality has partnered with JIH Global Investments to launch its first development in the Maldives, marking the brand’s entry into one of the world’s most sought-after island destinations.

The project will feature a boutique hotel alongside a limited collection of branded residences, combining high-end hospitality with private island living. Architecture will centre on Chedi’s signature styles, focusing on "thoughtful design, cultural authenticity and a more considered approach to luxury living," said Stephan Schupbach, President and Group CEO of Chedi Hospitality.

While the group holds a strong presence in the Middle East, the Maldives will mark Chedi Hospitality’s third international project, following previous hotel developments in Switzerland and Montenegro. 

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The Maldives continues to attract high-end travellers from the UAE and the broader Gulf region, making it a strategic market for luxury hotel brands seeking to diversify their portfolios. In 2025, the Maldives ranked as the top country for global luxury hotel bookings, according to travel platform Yalago, with reservations increasing by more than 50% year-on-year. 

Commenting on the development, Mohamed Ali Janah, Group Chairman of JIH Global Investments LLC, said: “This collaboration brings together our deep expertise in luxury hospitality and real estate with Chedi’s distinctive brand ethos, creating a destination that will set a new benchmark for boutique hospitality and branded living in the region.” 

JIH Global brings more than four decades of experience in luxury hospitality and real estate, with a strong track record of developments in the Maldives.

For more information, visit chedihospitality.com and jihglobal.com