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TRAVEL & RESORTS

TIMELESS BY DESIGN

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Redefines the Tropical Space
One of the most anticipated new openings in the Indian Ocean , the design-led Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives encapsulates timeless elegance while paying homage to the rich local culture and seamlessly blending with the natural surroundings . Home to 95 beautifully appointed villas , nine outstanding dining venues , a remarkable 150-metre pool encircled by stylish cabanas , and a tranquil ocean-front Spa with eight self-contained treatment bungalows , Kuda Villingili is every style-seeker ’ s dream .
With interiors curated to enhance the ocean and vibrant flora that frames the resort , this tropical jewel is conceptualised by the Maldivian architecture firm GX Associates and the Singapore-based interior design company URBNarc . Each of the spacious 36 Water Villas and 59 Beach Villas blends classic Maldivian architecture with contemporary features that draw from the Asian style .
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