Oaga Art Resort

Oaga Art Resort in North Malé Atoll offers a PADI 5-Star certified dive center for all levels, offering daily excursions to stunning Maldives dive sites like Kuda Giri Wreck and Manta Point. The resort's house reef is home to marine life like turtles, reef sharks, and colorful coral formations. Night snorkeling sessions allow visitors to witness bioluminescent plankton and participate in coral regeneration dives, where they help plant new coral fragments. Between August and October, guests can swim alongside gentle whale sharks on guided excursions.

Oaga Art Resort offers watersports at Kraken Tours Water Sports Centre, offering thrilling experiences like Jet Blades, Supercharged Seabobs, transparent kayaks, hydrofoil stand-up paddleboarding, banana boat rides, wakeboarding, and a dolphin cruise at sunset. These activities cater to thrill-seekers and ocean lovers, offering a unique experience of soaring 4 meters above the water, chasing reef sharks, and exploring the underwater world. The resort also offers banana boat rides and wakeboarding.

The Fiyoh Kids Club at Oaga Art Resort offers a STEM-powered adventure program for children aged 4-12 years. The program includes activities such as marine biologists training, coral guardian programs, turtle ID sessions, and mini submarine engineering. Children can also participate in clayware workshops and island mural projects. The island adventure squad offers certified lessons in traditional coconut harvesting and scavenger hunts to learn local phrases. Unique additions include "Fisherman's Apprentice" handline fishing lessons and a coconut radio workshop. The facility includes an air-conditioned creative lab with coral-cam live feeds and art stations, a pet zoo with ethical interactions with rescued fruit bats and hermit crabs, and certified staff, including child psychologists and first-aid-trained "Fiyoh Mentors."

Oaga Art Resort offers various excursions and land sports to showcase the Maldives' culture and natural beauty. These include island-hopping tours to nearby villages, where visitors can learn traditional crafts and meet fishermen. For romantic getaways, guests can book a private sandbank picnic with champagne and gourmet lunch. On land, activities include volleyball, badminton, and Maldivian "Fali" board games. At night, stargazing sessions with telescopes on the beach provide an unforgettable experience for those seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural immersion.

Oaga Art Club is a creative space where guests can connect with Maldivian heritage through hands-on artistic expression. The club offers signature experiences like lacquerware masterclasses, coconut shell carving, live mural collaborations, and full moon art battles. Guests can learn the ancient Liyelaa Jehun technique, create jewelry boxes with geometric patterns, and transform discarded coconut husks into functional art. Full Moon Art Battles involve friendly speed-painting challenges judged by visiting Maldivian art luminaries, with winners' pieces displayed in the resort's Samaasaa restaurant. The program allows guests to learn vanishing Maldivian art forms directly from master artisans, becoming part of the living cultural legacy.

Oaga Art Resort's "Faiytha Miskith" (Golden Pages) Library is a living archive of Maldivian culture, combining ancient storytelling traditions with contemporary literary artistry. It features rare folktales, oral history recordings, and a special collection of coral paper books printed on sustainable seaweed paper. The library also features global literature with island soul, with a section for novels left by guests with handwritten notes about their Maldives experience. Interactive experiences include "Fanditha" Story Circles, bookbinding workshops, literary treasure hunts, and monsoon reading nests. New additions include the Coral Library, Dhivehi Language Pods, and a Writer's Sailboat. Open from 6AM-11PM, self-service coffee/tea available.

Oaga Art Resort's petting zoo, "Kulhiyyaa" (Little Lagoon) Animal Sanctuary, provides an ethical and unique experience for visitors to interact with Maldivian wildlife. The sanctuary focuses on rescued and domesticated species from the Indian Ocean region, with a strong emphasis on education and conservation. The zoo features animal ambassadors like Maldivian Giant Fruit Bats, Island Goats & Lambs, Hermit Crab Village, Coral Reef Fish Nursery, and a rehabilitation program. Ethical guidelines include no forced interactions, strict handling limits, and vegan-fed diets. Open from 7:30AM to 6PM, the zoo also offers a touch tank for gently interacting with clownfish, starfish, and sea cucumbers.

Kaa Kada is an open-air food market at Oaga Art Resort, offering a blend of global street food and Maldivian soul. The market features five interactive stalls, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. The late-night option is Dhan Kada, offering midnight bites. Stand highlights include the "Masbondi" seafood shack, "Rihaakuru" black cod, "Aadu" Asian wok, "Havaa" woodfire grill, "Fiya" pasta and pizza, "Kurumba" dessert cart, and "Thashibari" in-villa dining. In 2024, the restaurant will offer the "Starlight Platter" and "Maldivian High Tea," featuring savory bajiya pastries with saffron chai. The restaurant also features a dessert cart called "Kurumba" with banana fritters with palm sugar syrup.

Samaasaa is the Maldives' first theatrical dining experience, blending Maldivian folklore and avant-garde cuisine. The 5-course tasting menu changes seasonally, and the 2-hour interactive performance includes live Maldivian folk theater, projection-mapped tableware, and 12 intimate tables in a reimagined Fann'ge hut. Seasonal menu highlights include "First Glance," "Forbidden Love," and "Eternal Stars." Guests receive a hand-bound mini book of the featured folktale and a personalized sand art bottle depicting their favorite course. Exclusive upgrades include a Chef's Library and a post-dining "Secret."

Raa Baa is a bar in Oaga, known for its craft cocktails and Maldivian playfulness. The bar operates from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, with pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. High tea is served from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, featuring signature "Dhivehi Tapas" selections. The bar's name is inspired by the Dhivehi word for alcohol and the local exclamation of joy, "Raa" and "Baa," respectively. Signature cocktails include "Hiyala's Elixir" and "Baa Boom!" The bar offers a day-to-night transformation, with poolside vibes, live DJ sets, and traditional board games like Fali. The bar also offers a "Golden Hour" service, offering complimentary hedhikaa (Maldivian short eats) with cocktail orders. The bar is the only bar in the Maldives with alphabet-inspired naming and an adults-only cocktail lounge at sunset.

Sobi Bar is an artisan beverage sanctuary in Oaga, offering a beachfront "barefoot luxury" experience with hammock lounges and vinyl listening stations. The bar's name, "Sobi," comes from the Maldivian dialect word for alcohol, Haddhunmathee, and its logo features 12th-century Thaana script. Sobi offers 25+ gins, 15+ craft selections, and interactive elements like a vinyl library and "Sobi Stories" notebook. Guests can enjoy a tasting experience, including a mango-infused Maldivian IPA, Sri Lankan Lion Lager, and Singaporean Samsu palm gin. A premium upgrade option is available for a "Sobi Secret" tasting of rare gins and chef's pairing bites.

Hoba Spa is a sanctuary that combines ancient Maldivian healing traditions with modern wellness. The spa features overwater treatment pods and a jungle-side sweat lodge, with signature elements such as the Dhivehi Beys, the Maldives' ancestral healing system. The spa offers Moon Phase Rituals, including the new "Kandu Olhi" (Monsoon Wind Therapy) for 2024. Treatment categories include Hoba Aroma (Sensory Journeys), Beys Foshi’ (Ancient Remedies), Bodu Beru Sound Healing, San’dhu Moon Therapies, and Hoba Dhulhaheyo (Movement & Spirit). The spa facilities include the Vevu Pool, the first herbal hydrotherapy pool in the Maldives, and the Vathaaruna Well, which provides moon-charged mineral water for post-treatment rituals. The recording studio allows guests to customize their treatment soundtrack with Maldivian nature sounds.

Oaga Art Resort's "Vevu Viyafa" Fitness Sanctuary combines modern athleticism with Maldivian wellness traditions. The facility features cultural fitness equipment like coconut sandbag training, coral stone kettlebells, and palm rope climbing walls. Programs include Fisherman's Functional Fitness, HIIT cycles, and recovery innovations. New additions include "Bodu Beru Beat Cycling," coral regeneration rows, and a virtual Fisherman Trainer. Solar-energy treadmills power all equipment, and 10% of personal training fees fund Maldivian youth sports programs. The gym operates like seafarers, offering 24-hour access, biometric entry, sunrise/sunset group classes, and personal training with Maldivian athlete guides.