Best of All Worlds

From idyllic isles to a world city, Patina reveals its brand of thoughtful luxury.

As a proverbial paradise in the sun, Patina Maldives ticks all the right boxes. There is its location in the North Male Atoll, composed of a necklace of four islands, three of which house luxury resorts. Patina Maldives is located in the Fari islands, and its design was conceived by Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan. The resort has 90 beach and water pool villas, with 20 Fari Studios that are classically modern in personality, embracing guests in a true island welcome with cosmopolitan flair.

At Fari Marina Village, the resort’s social heart, choice libations from around the world come courtesy of Proof & Co., a company with deep connections to the world’s boutique producers of rare drinks. At Fari Marina, 24-hour superyacht berthing and, while the Art Gallery’s exhibits and works of artists-in-residence inform Patina Maldives’ creative spirit.

A similar energy of inventiveness is at play when it comes to wining and dining at Patina Maldives, featuring 12 exciting concepts. Roots highlights tasty plant food and creations that expounds upon the principles of slow living. Wok Society, on the other hand, is a delicious celebration of Asia’s multifold culinary heritage, all in one venue. Mediterranean restaurant Helios is all about the region’s emphasis on classic ingredients that stood the test of time. Brasa, with its Patagonian-focussed flame grills, offers hearty dishes.

Rounding off the impressive list is Koen, a blend of Japanese tradition and Scandinavian sophistication.

Patina Maldives’ Flow spa, with a philosophy that emphasises a similar fluidity, centres on the notion of ‘flow’. This incorporates movement therapies, biohacking, attention to guests’ posture, sleep patterns, and life outlooks. The spa features a watsu and flotation treatment rooms, as well as a hammam suite. Fittingly, the therapists’ brand of choice is Osea, a seaweed-based range sourced from Malibu that replenishes skin with marine-powered ingredients.

Another sea-facing property is the upcoming Patina Sanya, scheduled for a 2025 unveiling. As one of China’s premier luxury destinations, Sanya is the jewel in the crown of Hainan island. Designed by Danish studio BIG, Patina Sanya will reveal design tropes that pay homage to its location. The resort will structurally comprise a journey of 12 signature Sanya landmarks, including landscapes inspired by the city’s Boardwalk, Marina, Rolling Hills, and the Summit. The property’s rooms and suites will feature skyroof interiors and bay-fronting terraces, all made using materials unique to the area – lava stone and Li brocade. An urbanmeets-nature sanctuary, Patina Sanya will present the next level of luxury to a fast-maturing market.

Also scheduled for a 2025 reveal is Patina Osaka, the first urban Patina property in Japan. With a design concept based on the idea of water, the hotel is conveniently located opposite Osaka Castle, one of the country’s most revered historical sites, and Naniwanomiya-Ato Park.

The contemporary 20-storey property is the work of Jun Mitsui & Associates for its exterior, and Strickland for the interiors. Notable locations will include Fusion, the space in which guests check-in and later unwind at the cocktail bar, replete with a listening station boasting a vast collection of vinyls. The emphasis on music is one of Patina’s signature offerings, one in which its Osaka property will both amplify and celebrate.

The mood levels off to calmer degrees at the hotel’s brasserie and Tea Lounge on the floor below. An oasis of calm, the Tea Lounge is a component of the hotel’s design philosophy with interiors that expound upon nature’s multifold layers, crafted with art by the local creative community, and inspired by Osaka Castle’s history and Mother Earth. Throughout the hotel’s public spaces, and in rooms and suites, elemental materials such as copper, wood, earth, and water create an interplay between modernity and the natural world. Of course, guests will also have pictureperfect views of Osaka Castle.