First Ever Undersea Villa of Maldives: Conrad Maldives Rangali Island will soon offer the dream that comes into reality by sleeping with the fish, but there’s nothing at all sinister about it. The incredible images show that it’s potentially going to be one of the most sought-after hotel rooms in the world. The swanky resort is opening what is believed to be the world’s first-ever Undersea villa in the Maldives. The suite, named Muraka, cost $15 million to build and will give guests unparalleled views of the Indian Ocean. The Muraka Undersea Suite is set to open at the end of 2018.
It’s a two-deck affair, with the lower deck sitting 16 feet beneath the waves. The villas have a bedroom, living space, bathroom, and, of course, swathes of glass so that guests can gaze at the colorful local sea life swimming past, wherever they are in the complex. The Crown Company’s architects created the house, and MJ Murphy Limited, a company specializing in aquarium technology, is building it in New Zealand. A spiral staircase connects the top deck to the underwater suite.
Moreover, on the top, guests will find a twin-size bedroom, bathroom, powder room, gym, butler’s quarters, private security quarters, integrated living room, kitchen, bar, and a dining room with a deck that faces the direction of the sunset. On the other side of the villa, there is a relaxation deck that faces the direction of sunrise and an infinity swimming pool. Further up, the upper level also contains an extra-king-size bedroom and bathroom, which boasts an ocean-facing bathtub, ideal for soaking in views of the endless horizon.
On the whole, Muraka can accommodate up to nine guests. The residence’s primary designer, Ahmed Saleem, is motivated by a desire to provide our international guests with cutting-edge and life-changing experiences. The world’s first underwater residence inspires visitors to explore the Maldives from a completely new perspective, below the surface of the sea.