Nobu Hospitality has announced the debut of Nobu Hotel, Residences and Restaurant Maldives on the private island of Munyafushi in Laamu Atoll.

Developed in partnership with Sarat International, it marks the brand’s first venture in the Maldives.

The resort will host a Nobu restaurant on its own island, with bar and lounge areas serving the brand’s Japanese-Peruvian cuisine.

Set amid the turquoise waters and beaches of the Indian Ocean, the resort will feature 26 one- and two-bedroom beach villas and 30 overwater villas. A unique aspect of the project is the limited collection of 10 Nobu Island Estate Residences, each situated on its own private island.

Across each space, the architecture and interiors draw inspiration from Nobu’s Japanese heritage, combining angular forms, fluid layouts and integration with the island’s natural landscape.