26 natural atolls 1,192 coral islands, about 200 inhabited Visa on arrival Free 30 days, all nationalities Green tax $12/night resorts · $6/night small guesthouses Best diving visibility Dry season, roughly Dec–Apr One island, one resort The concept that shaped Maldives tourism Guesthouses on local islands Legal since 2009 — a genuine budget route 26 natural atolls 1,192 coral islands, about 200 inhabited Visa on arrival Free 30 days, all nationalities Green tax $12/night resorts · $6/night small guesthouses Best diving visibility Dry season, roughly Dec–Apr One island, one resort The concept that shaped Maldives tourism Guesthouses on local islands Legal since 2009 — a genuine budget route
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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands sits alongside Patina Maldives as part of the same Fari Islands development in North Malé Atoll (see our Kaafu Atoll guide) — multiple resorts under different hotel brands sharing one reef system, an unusual structure for the Maldives.

What it's known for

The Ritz-Carlton brand's international service standard, with round, ring-shaped overwater villa clusters that have become one of the development's more visually distinctive design choices.

This is a factual overview, not a booking recommendation — confirm current villa categories, inclusions and rates directly with the resort or a travel agent.