The resort will be closed for maintenance and upgrades from September 1 to September 30, 2025.

Born out of a desire for a resort that provides both privacy and variety founders Radka and Jiri Smejc have created Velaa Private Island after years of travelling extensively to the Maldives. Passionate about the hospitality business the Smejcs sought to bring something new and special to the Maldives aiming to be the best in class by providing a service culture that goes beyond hospitality boundaries. Design- Velaa shares its name and its home with the generations of sea turtles that have inhabited the island for countless years. The colours and patterns of a turtle shell make up subtle nuances in the design while from a broader aerial view Velaas exclusive over-water villas resemble the head of a turtle with the island forming the body. Designed by Czech architect Petr Kolar the overall design concept is contemporary yet intimate with Maldivian nuances. .