First Look: Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, open May 2021

Breaking all the rules, Patina Maldives, 45 minutes by speedboat from Malé, does away with the Maldivian motifs and presents minimalist interior design that sets it apart not only from most resorts in the Maldives, but from many leading design hotels of the world. Grey sheets, indeed! Clean lines flow through F&B outlets and into one- and two-bedroom accommodation (on the beach or over the water). The unassuming spa looks a little like a container park. This is the Maldives – but not as we know it. For more information, visit patinahotels.com/maldives-fari-islands