An elevated Maldivian experience that celebrates nature, craft and connection
Hong Kong, June 24, 2020 – Singapore-based real estate developer, Pontiac Land, has announced the launch of Fari Islands, a new archipelago set to open in Q1 2021 in the Maldives. This development will include three world-class hotels - operated by Capella Hotels & Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and Patina Hotels & Resorts - as well as a vibrant Marina and a purpose-built island campus to host the staff working across all the resort islands.
Eight Partnership was tasked to create a distinctive destination brand to integrate this unique multi-brand hospitality product. The brand proposition, “Home of Island Artistry”, tells the story of Fari Islands as a place where nature, craft and connection are celebrated. A visual identity will also be rolled out later this year to support the launch of the project.
Core to Fari Island’s brand proposition is the creation of the picturesque Fari Marina Village, a communal hotspot comprising a beach club, boutiques, F&B options, and exciting programmes engaging the world’s most creative minds; as well as Fari Campus, a dedicated island with thoughtful town planning, full range of facilities and amenities, and continuous development opportunities, dedicated to developing the next generation of Maldives’ top hoteliers.
The project is being shaped by some of the world’s foremost architects and designers including Studio Mk27 by Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan, Kengo Kuma & Associates, and Kerry Hill Architects.
“Eight is proud to work alongside such renowned names as Kengo Kuma, Kerry Hill and Marcio Kogan, as well as hospitality visionaries Capella, Ritz-Carlton and Patina, to help bring this next-generation destination to life,” says Bjorn Fjelddahl, Partner. “We also worked with the local communities to listen to their views, and to understand their aspirations. With its unique blend of Maldivian culture, pristine natural beauty and sense of community, we think Fari Islands will set the new bar for an elevated resort experience in the Maldives.”
About Fari Islands
Fari Islands is an elevated Maldivian resort experience that celebrates nature, craft and connection. Anchored by three world-class hospitality brands, Fari Islands is located in the North Malé Atoll of the Maldives, a 50-minute speedboat journey from Malé International Airport.
The archipelago also features the picturesque Fari Marina Village, built around a vibrant Fari Beach Club, charming boutiques and a selection of handpicked, upscale food and beverage options. Spaces have been masterfully designed by renowned architects from Studio Mk27 (by Marcio Kogan), Kengo Kuma & Associates, and Kerry Hill Architects, to bring about a delicate balance of serene and social.
One of the islands is home to a thoughtful hospitality campus; Fari Campus is a dedicated island for staff with a focus on community, education, and engagement, and is the first of its kind in the Maldives.
About Pontiac Land
Pontiac Land is a Singapore-based real estate developer with over fifty years of experience in luxury property development. Collaborating with a select team of award-winning architects and designers who share Pontiac Land’s values and commitment to excellence, Pontiac Land has grown its collection to include hospitality, commercial, residential and medical office properties. Strategically located in prime locations, each distinct architectural achievement is complemented with world-class, exclusively commissioned art to enrich the experiences of its living spaces. The Group’s portfolio of developments span Singapore, New York, Sydney and the Maldives.