One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah launches in the Middle East, joins ATM 2007

The launch was led by the newly appointed General Manager Michael R. Payne.

Participating at the Arabian Travel Market 2007, Payne explained, "With the Maldives being a short 4 hour direct flight away from Dubai, we are in an ideal situation to provide the ultimate idyllic getaway from the hectic lifestyle of the Middle East. The privacy, luxury and spaciousness of the private beach and water villas are geared to the needs of the Middle East market, where the needs of our guests are catered to by dedicated villa hosts. We are here at the Arabian Travel Market to raise the awareness of our own piece of paradise amid nature's tropical magic."

One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah has been recognised as one of the most luxurious resorts on the planet, just a short 4-hour direct flight from Dubai International Airport and 75-minutes aboard the One&Only luxury yacht brings you directly to your own piece of paradise in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

Surrounded by the wonders of the crystal blue ocean, this superb new all-villa resort offers an unrivalled level of style, choice, and personalised exploration. Sleek and spectacular, with unprecedented privacy, One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah inspires extraordinary journeys for the soul.

The 109-acre island in the North Malé Atoll comprises 130 exquisite beach, over-water, and duplex villas (37 of which have a private pool), designed by world famous architect Jean Michel Gathy. Every villa has a specially designated twenty-four-hour villa host, who is on call throughout, while 650 staff members are in situ to pamper and indulge.

One&Only Maldives' Executive Chef, Daniel Smith, oversees an eclectic and imaginative menu whilst the extensive wine cellar, stocked with more than 450 premium labels and 9,000 bottles on the island, is available for wine tastings and dinner parties.

One&Only Maldives' three restaurants, including the Japanese specialist Tapasake and the Middle-Eastern influenced beach restaurant and bar, Fanditha, cater to every taste and occasion. Beach barbecues, champagne parties and gourmet dinners can also be organised.

Guests will also have numerous activities to choose from, either at the Peter Burwash Tennis Academy, water sports and scuba diving in the magnificent Maldivian waters, excursions in the resort's sleekly designed yachts, or simply relaxing on one of the 12 white-sand beaches. For extra pampering, the One&Only Spa by ESPA offers eight stand-alone treatment villas, two private spa suites, vitality pools, crystal steam rooms and saunas and a range of specially devised ESPA holistic treatments.

One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah offers the ultimate holiday experience to those seeking the pinnacle of tropical luxury. Nowhere else in the Maldives is there a resort with this much space and exclusivity.