Six & Six Private Islands Is Reimagining Island Living in the Maldives

In the Maldives, where the water glows like liquid glass and coral reefs form living mosaics beneath the water’s surface, a new philosophy of island living emerges. Six & Six Private Islands is redefining what it means to arrive, to belong, and to be fully present through elemental design and human connection. Each luxury resort— imagined over six years—will have its own design language.

First Chapter

Rah Gili Maldives, opening in February 2026, is the first island in this six-part narrative. Set in the South Malé Atoll beside a private dolphin sanctuary, it will host 74 villas, including 37 overwater residences spread across lush tropical land. The property will include six restaurants, four bars, a spa, and a fitness centre. The villas occupy just 23 per cent of the island with the rest of the space taken up by palms, sand, and silence.

As you arrive by boat, the first thing you smell in the air and feel on your skin is the salty sea breeze. Inside the villas, light moves freely through open-plan spaces. There are no ornate chandeliers or digital distractions—only a sense of calm.

Rah Gili Maldives’ rhythm is intentionally unscripted. You might find yourself barefoot at a communal fire pit one evening, then drift into a local drumming session the next. Children swap screens for snorkels or stop by the dolphin sanctuary, allowing for connection that feels unforced and timeless.

Every island in the Six & Six story will also feature private residences. A few sit within tropical gardens; others hover above the sea in lightness. The resort will use plantation teak, woven hyacinth, terrazzo floors, eucalyptus ceilings, and recycled glass in the windows.

The Sequel

The second resort, Don Maaga Maldives, is set to debut in late 2026 and will have 56 villas, ranging from one to three bedroom villas exceeding 1,500 square metres and a 40-metre pool. This island will be buzzing with curated music and entertainment, haute cuisine, and state-of-the-art wellness programmes. The jewel is Hirigaa, a private island inside the island, accessible only by a marina.

Meet Your Butler

At Six & Six, service is embodied by the Edhurun, the Maldivian word for “mentor”. The Edhurun goes beyond being a mere butler to become an intuitive companion who listens before they act. Their role is to anticipate rather than intrude. Every detail—how you wake, where you eat, when you rest—is adapted to your rhythm.

The Circle of Life

Each island is being developed with EarthCheck certification in mind. Solar panels generate nearly half of Rah Gili Maldives’ energy needs, saving an estimated $4,00,000 in diesel fuel each year. Desalinated water is purified on-site. Villas are passively cooled, insulated with eco-conscious materials, and fitted with low-energy lighting. Singleuse plastics have been eliminated in rooms. Landscaping uses only native plants. There is an on-island herb garden that chefs tend to.

Even supply chains are simplified, with weekly consolidated deliveries to reduce emissions. Guests can also be part of conservation plans by joining coral-planting sessions, guided reef walks, and workshops led by the resident marine biologist.

Sustainability is an ongoing conversation—one that continues long after guests leave. The most meaningful sustainability, however, is cultural through Six & Six’s people—known as the Rayyithun or ‘People of the Islands’—that includes builders, cooks, drummers, and artists.

“Six & Six is for those who already have everything, and now seek less distraction and more space, more truth, more silence,” explains Laith Pharaon, CEO and co-founder of Six & Six Private Islands.