{"id":10478,"date":"2019-04-05T10:08:41","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T08:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/?p=10478"},"modified":"2019-04-05T10:08:41","modified_gmt":"2019-04-05T08:08:41","slug":"the-opening-of-our-hotels-in-the-maldives-is-getting-ever-closer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/the-opening-of-our-hotels-in-the-maldives-is-getting-ever-closer\/","title":{"rendered":"The opening of our hotels in the Maldives is getting ever closer!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We can barely contain our excitement! Months ago we announced the opening of the hotels <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/en\/hotel\/maldivas\/dhaalu-atoll\/hotel-riu-atoll\/index.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Riu Atoll<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/en\/hotel\/maldivas\/dhaalu-atoll\/hotel-riu-palace-maldivas\/index.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Riu Palace Maldivas <\/a><\/strong>that we have built in the <strong>Maldives <\/strong>and now, in no time at all, they will be open for business! We are delighted with the result! Would you like to see how these two spectacular properties have turned out? We are so enthusiastic about them that we just can\u2019t wait any longer to introduce you to the idyllic new destination we are offering for an amazing holiday.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10669 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/panoramic-view-maldives-riu-e1554382981354.jpg\" alt=\"This is what the RIU hotels in the Maldives currently look like\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We really could not be happier with this new adventure as it is the first time we have come to this heavenly spot called the <a href=\"\/blog?p=8735\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Maldives<\/strong><\/a>. And what better way to do so than with two hotels? They both share a reception and are connected by a walkway over the waters that connect the private islands of <strong>Maafushi and <\/strong><strong>Kedhigandu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-10692\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-10692 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-radix\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"RECEPCION EN\" data-height=\"610\" data-width=\"800\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_10692\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_10692\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10693 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:59:59\" data-filename=\"lobby-maldivas-palace-riu-1-612x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/lobby-maldivas-palace-riu-1-612x467.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"Lobby of the hotel Riu Palace Maldivas\" class=\"slider-10692 slide-10693 msDefaultImage\" title=\"lobby-maldivas-palace-riu\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10694 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:59:59\" data-filename=\"lobby-riu-palace-maldivas-1-612x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/lobby-riu-palace-maldivas-1-612x467.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"This is a view of the lobby in the Riu Palace Maldivas\" class=\"slider-10692 slide-10694 msDefaultImage\" title=\"lobby-riu-palace-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10695 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:59:59\" data-filename=\"lobby-riu-atoll-maldivas-1-612x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/lobby-riu-atoll-maldivas-1-612x467.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"This is what the Lobby in the hotel Riu Atoll will look like\" class=\"slider-10692 slide-10695 msDefaultImage\" title=\"lobby-riu-atoll-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10696 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:59:59\" data-filename=\"reception-maldives-hotels-612x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/reception-maldives-hotels-612x467.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"This is the reception area that connects the two hotels\" class=\"slider-10692 slide-10696 msDefaultImage\" title=\"reception-maldives-hotels\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10697 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:59:59\" data-filename=\"shared-reception-hotels-maldives-riu-612x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shared-reception-hotels-maldives-riu-612x467.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"The hotels in the Maldives share an entrance into reception.\" class=\"slider-10692 slide-10697 msDefaultImage\" title=\"shared-reception-hotels-maldives-riu\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10698 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:59:59\" data-filename=\"desk-lobby-riu-atoll-maldivas-612x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/desk-lobby-riu-atoll-maldivas-612x467.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"The Riu Atoll has its own reception desk in its lobby\" class=\"slider-10692 slide-10698 msDefaultImage\" title=\"desk-lobby-riu-atoll-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>An unprecedented panoramic view over the Maldives<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The best thing? The aerial view of the double hotel complex set against the crystal clear waters. This panoramic view shows clearly the paradise of relaxation that we have created just for your and your loved ones. We know you appreciate that you form an important part of all our projects which is why we want to give you a brief preview of how the complex is coming together, a place where the constant factor throughout your holiday will be peace and tranquillity. How can you possibly miss out on this wonder of the world?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/APlPpd1Ta6Q\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>What are our Maldives hotels going to be like?<\/h2>\n<p>They are not yet completely finished, but the progress and results to date are coming along nicely and we have lots to tell you to help plan your exclusive holiday in this incomparable setting. Did you know that you can already make a reservation? To help you decide we will show you both of the hotels available in the hope you will be among the first to book.<\/p>\n<h3>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Riu Atoll<\/h3>\n<p>This is a 4-star complex comprising 264 fully equipped bedrooms that provide every comfort. There is a total of 36 suites positioned right over the crystal clear waters of the <a href=\"\/blog?p=7866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Maldives<\/strong> <\/a>with direct access to the sea.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-10596\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-10596 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-radix\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"RIU ATOLL EN\" data-height=\"610\" data-width=\"800\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_10596\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_10596\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10672 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:40:42\" data-filename=\"bedroom-riu-atoll-maldivas-699x533.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bedroom-riu-atoll-maldivas-699x533.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"This is what the bedroom interiors will look like at the Riu Atoll.\" class=\"slider-10596 slide-10672 msDefaultImage\" title=\"bedroom-riu-atoll-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10673 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:40:43\" data-filename=\"interior-double-room-riu-atoll-maldivas-697x532.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/interior-double-room-riu-atoll-maldivas-697x532.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"the bedrooms of the hotel Riu Atoll are equipped with everything you need in order to relax\" class=\"slider-10596 slide-10673 msDefaultImage\" title=\"interior-double-room-riu-atoll-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10674 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:40:43\" data-filename=\"swimming-pool-riu-atoll-maldivas-629x480.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/swimming-pool-riu-atoll-maldivas-629x480.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-10596 slide-10674 msDefaultImage\" title=\"swimming-pool-riu-atoll-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10675 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:40:43\" data-filename=\"bedrooms-sea-riu-atoll-maldivas-629x480.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bedrooms-sea-riu-atoll-maldivas-629x480.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"The overwater rooms of the hotel Riu Atoll provide direct access to the sea\" class=\"slider-10596 slide-10675 msDefaultImage\" title=\"bedrooms-sea-riu-atoll-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Riu Palace Maldivas<\/h3>\n<p>This 5-star hotel will have 176 bedrooms including <strong>Junior Suites,<\/strong> located in various villas, and 72 exclusive <strong>Overwater Suites,<\/strong> positioned right on the water, 24 of which have a private pool. Total luxury!<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-10676\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-10676 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-radix\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"RIU PALACE MALDIVAS EN\" data-height=\"610\" data-width=\"800\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_10676\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_10676\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10677 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:48:34\" data-filename=\"overwater-suites-riu-palace-maldivas-1-786x600.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/overwater-suites-riu-palace-maldivas-1-786x600.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"interior de las habitaciones del hotel Riu Palace Maldivas\" class=\"slider-10676 slide-10677 msDefaultImage\" title=\"overwater-suites-riu-palace-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10678 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:48:34\" data-filename=\"swimming-pool-riu-palace-maldivas-629x480.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/swimming-pool-riu-palace-maldivas-629x480.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\": shared swimming pool at the hotel Riu Palace Maldivas\" class=\"slider-10676 slide-10678 msDefaultImage\" title=\"swimming-pool-riu-palace-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10679 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:48:34\" data-filename=\"overwater-suites-private-pool-riu-maldivas-1-629x480.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/overwater-suites-private-pool-riu-maldivas-1-629x480.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"This is what the bedrooms with a private pool will be like\" class=\"slider-10676 slide-10679 msDefaultImage\" title=\"overwater-suites-private-pool-riu-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10680 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:48:34\" data-filename=\"bedrooms-over-the-water-riu-maldivas-palace-579x442.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bedrooms-over-the-water-riu-maldivas-palace-579x442.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"Walkway where the bedrooms above the sea are located at the hotel Riu Palace Maldivas\" class=\"slider-10676 slide-10680 msDefaultImage\" title=\"bedrooms-over-the-water-riu-maldivas-palace\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10681 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:48:34\" data-filename=\"bathroom-riu-palace-maldivas-suite-786x600.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bathroom-riu-palace-maldivas-suite-786x600.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\": Bathroom of the rooms built over the sea at the hotel Riu Palace Maldivas\" class=\"slider-10676 slide-10681 msDefaultImage\" title=\"bathroom-riu-palace-maldivas-suite\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10682 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:48:34\" data-filename=\"aerial-view-riu-palace-maldivas-590x450.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/aerial-view-riu-palace-maldivas-590x450.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"View of the island of Kedhigandu\" class=\"slider-10676 slide-10682 msDefaultImage\" title=\"aerial-view-riu-palace-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What to do in the Maldives with RIU?<\/h2>\n<p>We have thought everything through to enable you to make the most of your time in the <strong>Maldives<\/strong>, as there are plenty of possibilities suitable for young and old alike. Among the facilities there is the <strong>Club RiuLand<\/strong> for the little ones while adults can take advantage of the <strong>gymnasium<\/strong>, the <strong>RiuFit<\/strong> programme, kayaking, snorkelling, and many other activities to ensure that you take full advantage of this marvel of nature.<\/p>\n<p>Also, among the entertainment possibilities we haven\u2019t overlooked the evenings, which will feature live music, DJs and beach parties.<\/p>\n<p>Both complexes benefit from <strong> 24-hour all-inclusive service <\/strong> and a wide range of culinary possibilities that you are sure to enjoy as you luxuriate in your tropical surroundings. Guests staying at the hotel <strong>Riu Palace Maldivas<\/strong> are able to eat in the restaurants located in the hotel <strong>Riu Atoll<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-10683\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-10683 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-radix\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"RESTAURANTES MALDIVAS EN\" data-height=\"610\" data-width=\"800\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_10683\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_10683\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10684 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:54:29\" data-filename=\"restaurant-japanese-maldives-612x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/restaurant-japanese-maldives-612x467.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"Japanese Restaurant in the hotel Riu Palace Maldivas\" class=\"slider-10683 slide-10684 msDefaultImage\" title=\"restaurant-japanese-maldives\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10685 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:54:29\" data-filename=\"restaurant-fusion-riu-maldivas-palace-786x600.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/restaurant-fusion-riu-maldivas-palace-786x600.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"in the Fusion restaurant of the Riu Palace Maldivas you can try new flavours.\" class=\"slider-10683 slide-10685 msDefaultImage\" title=\"restaurant-fusion-riu-maldivas-palace\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10686 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:54:29\" data-filename=\"fusion-restaurant-riu-palace-maldivas-1-786x600.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/fusion-restaurant-riu-palace-maldivas-1-786x600.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"the fusion restaurant will be at the Riu Palace Maldivas\" class=\"slider-10683 slide-10686 msDefaultImage\" title=\"fusion-restaurant-riu palace-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10687 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:54:29\" data-filename=\"japanese-restaurant-riu-palace-maldivas-1-612x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/japanese-restaurant-riu-palace-maldivas-1-612x467.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"The hotel Riu Palace Maldivas has a Japanese Restaurant\" class=\"slider-10683 slide-10687 msDefaultImage\" title=\"japanese-restaurant-riu-palace-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10688 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:54:29\" data-filename=\"sports-bar-riu-atoll-maldivas-1-629x480.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sports-bar-riu-atoll-maldivas-1-629x480.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"This is the place where guests at the hotel Riu Atoll can take it easy\" class=\"slider-10683 slide-10688 msDefaultImage\" title=\"sports-bar-riu-atoll-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10689 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:54:29\" data-filename=\"steakhouse-restaurant-riu-atoll-maldivas-599x457.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/steakhouse-restaurant-riu-atoll-maldivas-599x457.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"this space allows guests to try a wide variety of grilled meats\" class=\"slider-10683 slide-10689 msDefaultImage\" title=\"steakhouse-restaurant-riu-atoll-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10690 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:54:29\" data-filename=\"italian-restaurant-riu-atoll-maldivas-588x449.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/italian-restaurant-riu-atoll-maldivas-588x449.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"Among the dining options at the hotel Riu Atoll, guest can enjoy the food at the Italian Restaurant\" class=\"slider-10683 slide-10690 msDefaultImage\" title=\"italian-restaurant-riu-atoll-maldivas\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10691 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-04-04 13:54:29\" data-filename=\"italian-restaurant-maldivas-riu-atoll-588x449.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/italian-restaurant-maldivas-riu-atoll-588x449.jpg\" height=\"610\" width=\"800\" alt=\"the Italian Restaurant is located in the hotel Riu Atoll\" class=\"slider-10683 slide-10691 msDefaultImage\" title=\"italian-restaurant-maldivas-riu-atoll\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>How do you like what we are preparing for you? All that is missing now is for you to come along and enjoy it with us. You will be able to switch off from the real world in a paradise that could easily be the setting for a film.\u00a0 As we mentioned, the grand opening will be this year on 17 May. We are looking forward to seeing you bathed by the sun of the <strong>Maldives<\/strong>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We at RIU are very excited to be opening up for the first time in the Maldives with two new hotels. That is why we are using this post to give you a brief preview of how the facilities are looking at the two complexes that will be welcoming you and your family for your holiday. 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