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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Maddy Mussen

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives: the Barbican-style sanctuary that's the new jewel in the Maldives' crown

When I go on vacation, I want to feel like a James Bond villain. A little unconventional, I know. It’s clear those gargantuan lairs, remote locations and forward-thinking design concepts are supposed to inspire fear, not awe or aspiration.

But haven’t you ever secretly wondered whether Rami Malek’s ultra-modern No Time To Die island palace might actually be on Airbnb? Or felt a little jealous of Goldfinger’s wood-panelled “Rumpus Room” decor?

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