"An Architectural Statement That Will Delight the Senses."

By 2025, Corinthia will be in charge of running a deluxe resort in the Maldives. Niro Investment Group, one of the most prestigious investment firms in Romania, is expanding its presence in the Middle East and South Asia, and Maarah Pvt Ltd, a Maldivian company affiliated with Maarah Holdings Ltd, is developing the luxury resort that will be operated by Corinthia. Maarah Pvt Ltd is part of the Dubai International Financial Centre.

The resort on the Kaafu Atoll has begun the first stages of its development, which include the reclamation of two islands, one of which will house a 73-room hotel and the other will be used exclusively by the resort's guests.

HKS, an international firm, is responsible for designing the aquatic architecture of Corinthia Maldives. All of the villas and the main pavilion have been designed to evoke the smooth curves of a Manta Ray. In addition to five restaurants run by well-known companies, the resort will have state-of-the-art health facilities.

"We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Corinthia in the Maldives. Together with our partners, the developers, we will work to create a unique architectural statement that will delight the senses." commented Mr. Simon Naudi, CEO of Corinthia Hotels.

"We are excited about this milestone Maldivian luxury resort development, which is located only 15 minutes from Male International Airport and which will provide long-term local employment opportunities whilst contributing towards the growing destination tourism economy of the Maldives." stated Mr. René Beil, Managing Director, Maarah Holdings and Maarah Pvt Ltd "We are fortunate of our thirty years' legacy of real estate investments and developments of pioneering nature and we are privileged to be partners with a leading luxury hospitality brand such as Corinthia".

In addition to HKS, the project has brought in a number of contractors and engineering firms to help out. Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTTC) has been chosen as the principal contractor for land reclamation and shore protection activities, while RLB Hoolooman has been hired as the Project Managers. The General Contractor will be China State Construction, while the Asset Manager will be Beaufort Global, which is located in Dubai, UAE, and is a market leader in the hotel asset management industry.