As the luxury travel industry prepares for the much anticipated re-opening of @wmaldives on 1 March 2025, we are thrilled to share a personal welcome to our partners from the resort’s General Manager, Amila Handunwala.
In a recent, exclusive Q&A interview, Amila dives into the vision behind the transformation of the resort. We share his first-hand highlights with you below:
Key Selling Points
Location | A convenient 25 minute seaplane from Mahé.
Whatever/Whenever Service | W Hotels signature service is available to cater to your clients needs, no matter the time.
Award-winning House Reef | Surrounds the island, giving guests easy access from all directions. Also home to Bob, the resident turtle!
Gaathafushi Private Island | A 2-minute boat ride from the resort, yet feels world’s away.
His Ideal Escapes
For Families | The Oasis 2-Bedroom Beach Villa offers an exhilarating waterslide leading from the upper deck to the pool, direct access to the beach, with both space and privacy for larger groups.
For Couples | The Premier 1-Bedroom Overwater Villa ensures exclusivity with endless ocean views & a private infinity pool—perfect for romance.
His Recommended Restaurants
For Families | Head to FIRE, where the chef’s table brings everyone together over live grilling and shared plates.
For Couples | Book a table on the deck at FISH, our overwater fine dining restaurant, with uninterrupted ocean views.
What Has Exceeded His Expectations
The WET Deck is now the heartbeat of the resort, transformed into a space where relaxation and play perfectly coexist.
Recommended Experiences To Book
A diving session at our house reef is definitely a must-try, and of course booking a sunset picnic and a movie night at Gaathafushi shouldn’t go amiss.
W Maldives in 3 words | Bold. Adventurous. Unforgettable.
For all enquiries and bookings from 1 March, please contact our team: [email protected]
The beaches of the Indian Ocean charm with their elegance; easy to fall for, and impossible to forget. The Maldives, with its intimate escapes, secluded islands and breathtaking natural beauty, exude pure paradise your clients dream of.
Our handpicked luxury properties in this destination redefine romance; effortless in their offerings of intimate weekend getaways to picture perfect weddings and extended honeymoons.
From grand gestures to the finest detail, our team ensures the exceptional, allowing your clients to embrace pure love and luxury throughout their intimate escape.
Pure Love. Pure Maldives.
As we head into the month of Romance, our experts will explore the pure love and luxury within each of our destinations. Diving into the heart of our handpicked portfolio, we shall carefully curate the very best resources that reflect both simplicity and sophistication; ensuring your clients the pure exclusivity and romance they seek.
Pure Love. Coming soon.
The first day of a new year gives us time to set intentions for growth, transformation, and meaningful experiences.
As we welcome 2025, the Pure Escapes team is ready to connect your clients with our luxury properties and experiences that align with their aspirations for the year ahead. Whether they seek mindfulness, connection, adventure, or wellness, we provide opportunities to turn their dreams into reality across our exceptional destinations.
We wish you a rested and rejuvenated start to the new year.
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The Promise of Luxury | Our 2024 Journey
As the World’s Leading Luxury DMC, our achievements are a testament to the unwavering support and loyalty of our esteemed partners. Your trust and collaboration throughout the year have enabled us to reach new heights in delivering the standard of luxury we promise you and your clients.
As we reflect on 2024, we are grateful to share the below highlights achieved this year:
Exemplary, Industry-Leading Technology | We enhanced our technological offerings with API integration for seamless bookings, instant static rate features, direct connectivity with hotels, and instant access to booking statements.
Exceptional Service | We served above and beyond to deliver 350 helicopter flights in Seychelles, 500 private jet arrivals, booked 10 weddings and secured over 100 VIP F1 tickets
Efficient Transfers | We proudly transferred over 20,000 VIP guests throughout the year with the utmost care and attention to detail from our dedicated on the ground teams.
Extraordinary New Properties | We added 7 world-class properties across our destinations into our luxury collection.
Exclusive Connections | Our team attended over 15 prestigious global events, from ILTM Cannes and Do Not Disturb, to We Are Africa, strengthening connections and showcasing our expertise.
Expert Knowledge & Expertise | With over 150 property site inspections completed, we deepened our understanding of our handpicked properties.
Global Growth | Our team expanded, welcoming 12 new colleagues from across the globe, reflecting our commitment to a diverse, dynamic workforce.
Together, we’ve raised the bar of uncompromising quality, and would like to express our gratitude to all our partners for making 2024 a year to remember!
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As the World’s Leading Luxury DMC, we are delighted to bring you the latest updates from our luxury collection. We can exclusively share that hotel bookings are now officially open for your clients, for all stays from 14 March 2025 @jumeirahmarsaalarab.
Allow your clients to be one of the first to experience this new wave of luxury. Please contact our team for all trade enquiries and bookings: [email protected]
@jumeirahmarsaalarab | Hotel At A Glance
-300 rooms, including connecting rooms for families and large groups
-86 suites with butler services, including 15 ultra-exclusive suites* (Ocean Terrace Suite, Ocean Grand Terrace Suite, Pearl Suite, Presidential Suite, Royal Suite) with a dedicated butler for the entire stay
-11 world-class dining concepts, from Italian to Pan-Asian, French Mediterranean to Japanese & Indian, along with Californian & Mykonian
-4 destination bars
-82 berth superyacht marina
-4 pools and 2 private beaches
-1 Family Club (3 - 10 years)
-20 metre indoor pool overlooking Jumeirah Burj Al Arab
*Please Note: All guests staying in an ultra-exclusive suite have complimentary round-trip airport transfers in a luxury vehicle, a dedicated butler and complimentary access to Iliana Pool Club.
Comparable Hotels & Resorts
Atlantis The Royal, Bvlgari Resort Dubai, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, One&Only The Palm
Clientele | Ideal For
-Travellers in search of exceptional dining experiences
-Families desiring comfort and quality time together
-Groups of friends and couples seeking stylish stays in a central location
For more information on the Hotel or Residences, or to book, please contact [email protected]
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Unwrap the gift of time, with Pure Escapes. With the festive season around the corner, we understand that your clients may be looking for a last minute holiday with loved ones.
With our exclusive Instant Booking feature, you can effortlessly select and secure your preferred festive accommodation for your clients, receiving immediate confirmation from the hotel. This industry leading technology we have created guarantees that you provide exceptional service for your clients during this busy period. Luxury travel, at your fingertips.
For all last minute trade enquiries and bookings over the festive season, please contact our team: [email protected]
Redefining the luxury DMC market, Pure Escapes transfer services guarantee an unrivalled travel experience for your guests, from touchdown to take-off and everything in between. Our UAE ‘On The Ground’ team shares what makes our transfer services unique in the world of luxury travel:
Luxury Transportation | Our bespoke service carefully selects the finest transfer options to suit your client’s preference. We will assist you in choosing from our modern fleet of elite vehicles no older than 3 years, including options such as Mercedes V-Class, Executive Sedans, Mercedes S-Class, and ultra-luxury models such as a Bentley or Rolls-Royce.
Dedicated Concierge Service | Our bespoke concierge service, available both prior to arrival and throughout your clients stay, is dedicated to curating every detail of their experience. From securing exclusive reservations to planning tailored excursions, we ensure a seamless journey from start to finish.
Personalised Service | Unlike many DMCs, where guests are simply met by a driver, we provide a tailored, concierge-level service from arrival to departure. Our dedicated representative will greet them after they have completed their immigration formalities, ensuring a seamless transition to their car waiting in valet parking. For departures, the same service applies. Whether guests require assistance with tax refunds or luggage wrapping, we are here to manage every detail.
Premium Valet Parking | Our service includes premium Valet Parking at DXB Airport (Terminals 1 and 3), ensuring swift and hassle-free access to their chosen luxury vehicle. Additionally, all transfers come inclusive with thoughtful extras, such as child safety seats, to cater to the needs of every individual booking.
24/7 Communication | Our on the ground team shares live reports of your clients full transfer experience with you, fulfilling the guarantee that each guest’s journey is uniquely supported, and their travel requirements are met, and exceeded
Pure Escapes is a luxury DMC, specialising in the Indian Ocean, UAE and South Africa.
