JA Manafaru’ s all-new collaboration with Manta Air will provide a seamless travel experience as guests arrive at their idyllic island paradise
Dubai: A brand-new, first-of-its-kind transfer service to the Maldives most northernly atoll’s Hoarafushi Domsetic Airport from Velana International Airport has been introduced by the multi-award-winning, five-star, all-inclusive resort JA Manafaru Maldives. On exclusive routing for JA Manafaru, the premium service offers an upgraded transfer experience with a direct scheduled flight to the Atoll. After arriving in Male’, guests will embark on the 15-seater plane, where they can relax in their comfortable surrounds fitted with a high ceiling, air-conditioned cabin, a restroom, and all-single seater window seats, providing magnificent, picturesque views of the azure-blue Indian Ocean and islands below.
William-Harley Fleming, Vice President of Operations for JA The Resort and Indian Ocean says: “We constantly strive to raise the standard of our services to deliver the best possible experience to our guests. The launch of a new air charter transfer exclusively agreed with our partner Manta Air, aims to broaden guest’s choice with the most comfortable, spacious and streamlined service possible. With inflight refreshments and premium onboard amenities, every need of our guests is addressed as they touch down at Hoarafushi Domestic airport.”
Manta Air’s newly launched Beechcraft 1900D aircraft is one of the fastest small airplanes for passenger premium transfers and the first of its kind in the Maldives, enabling seamless travel with a reduced journey time. There will be two scheduled flights a day leaving Male’. The journey begins with a 50-minute flight to Hoarafushi Domestic Airport followed by a 10-minute speedboat cruise to JA Manafaru. Whilst waiting for their transfer at Male’, guests are welcome to use the dedicated reserved area offered by Manta Air. Situated on the top floor of the domestic terminal and overlooking the ocean, travellers can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, South-east Asian cuisine, and light refreshing beverages, along with access to an outdoor terrace.
Positioned at the most Northern tip of the Maldives in the beautiful Haa Alifu Atoll, JA Manafaru offers privacy, space, and distance from other island resorts, idyllically located where the Arabian Sea meets the vast Indian Ocean. The remote location offers unspoilt natural landscapes to explore. The award-winning resort describes this as ‘The Real Maldives’, allowing guests to discover a pristine natural landscape uninterrupted by an excess of tourists. Fringed with exquisite powder beaches and crystal-clear waters teeming with exotic marine life, the chic enclave features 84 luxurious beachfront and over-water villas and residences, each with their own private pool and, in some cases, two.
With a 5-star rating and TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2022, JA Manafaru is one of the Indian Ocean’s most sought-after destination and a popular choice for couples and families.
About JA Manafaru Private Island
JA Manafaru is a soulful sanctuary and lush private island resort fringed with exquisite white sandy beaches in pristine Haa Alifu Atoll, at the northern tip of the Maldives. This elegant tropical hideaway features 84 premium beachfront and over-water villas and residences, each with their own private pool. Seven scenic venues provide a culinary journey with traditional Indian Ocean cuisine, international fare and seafood feasts. Amongst which, a true haven for romance can be discovered by guests seeking a truly unique ‘Dining by Design’ experience; The Cellar, Maldives’s first and still deepest subterranean wine cave.
To offer guests an immersive experience of the Maldivian culture, Magey Hiyaa – the resort’s cultural centre showcases traditional arts, crafts, and history from around Maldives as well as artefacts found on the island itself. Complimenting this space is Utheemu Gallery, displaying a cultural photography installation and access to specific publications about the country. On-land leisure and recreation facilities include beach volleyball, futsal pitch, tennis and badminton court, outdoor games area, table tennis, pool table, movie and games room as well as a dedicated fitness pavilion with unparalleled overwater views, which includes a fitness centre, stretching studio and an outdoor yoga terrace. Other facilities include Calm Spa Sanctuary featuring age-old Ayurvedic therapies entwined with Maldivian and Asian traditions, a fully equipped dive, water sports and an excursion centre, plus an environmental awareness lounge. Consistently ranked among the World’s Ten Best Hotels, Manafaru is a tropical paradise where unique experiences can become unforgettable memories.
About JA Resorts & Hotels
A legacy UAE brand, JA Resorts & Hotels – pronounced as ‘J A’ was born in 1981 and has a widely recognised reputation for excellence, in the management and operation of award-winning resorts and hotels. Taking its name from the original Jebel Ali (JA) Beach hotel, JA Resorts & Hotels portfolio now features 10 distinct properties across the UAE and Indian Ocean, each dedicated to curating unique experiences and creating unforgettable memories.
Tropical escapes include JA Manafaru, the idyllic luxury island resort in pristine, lagoon ringed Haa Alifu Atoll, at the northern tip of the Maldives and JA Enchanted Island Resort, a luxurious hideaway of 10 exquisite villas on a private island, in the middle of the protected Saint Anne Marine Park. Within the UAE, guests can choose from the five-star JA Ocean View Hotel, as well as the deluxe hotel apartments of JA Oasis Beach Tower, both located along ‘The Walk’ in Jumeirah Beach Residence. Other attractive options include the acclaimed JA The Resort – Dubai’s largest experience resort, with 1 million square metres of thrilling activities and 3 unique hotels offering 800 suites and rooms between them– the award-winning JA Beach Hotel, JA Palm Tree Court and JA Lakeview Hotel, a golf course adjacent property opened in 2019. The JA Hatta Fort Hotel is Dubai’s only mountain resort, a secluded getaway amidst the stunning Hajar Mountains landscape. The Manor by JA is a 2020 addition to the portfolio, a 247 key corporate hotel located in Al Furjan, Dubai. In 2021, the group has also opened the new JA Enchanted Waterfront Villa’s, a brand-new idyllic getaway in Seychelles featuring 10 villa resort residences on the east coast of Mahé.
JA Resorts & Hotels is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, bringing together more than 35 brands with over 500 hotels in 85 countries.
