A destination for curated luxury, tailored for resort guests.
At Essence Maldives, we curate a world-class retail experience across resort islands, offering a diverse collection of international and local brands. Our product range spans luxury fashion, exclusive perfumes, beach essentials, and artisanal souvenirs. We ensure that guests enjoy access to premium items typically found only in high-end boutiques—without leaving the island.
More than just a store, our boutiques are a part of the vacation experience. Through thoughtful collaborations with resort management, we enhance the overall guest journey. We also take pride in offering locally made crafts, promoting Maldivian artisans and helping preserve the island’s cultural identity through meaningful, sustainable business practices.
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Essence-maldives is a leading travel and lifestyle retail brand based in Maldives.
Essence-maldives is a leading travel and lifestyle retail brand based in Maldives. We started in 2011 with a vision to provide guests with the ultimate beach-holiday shopping experience and to promote local artisans. Eight years down the lane, we have 13 upscale, trendy boutiques at 9 of the best resorts in Maldives.
The essence-maldives product catalog lists both globally renowned brands as well as local products. Our extensive sourcing network and breadth of products ensure that we cater to diverse guest profiles and across a wide price range.
Essence Maldives: Committed to Community and Sustainability
At Essence Maldives, our success is driven by a strong sense of social responsibility and community engagement. We actively support 18 local artisans and craftsmen by promoting authentic Maldivian souvenirs, preserving cultural heritage, and boosting the local economy.
Through local sourcing, fair trade practices, and sustainable initiatives—such as using recycled materials and reducing energy consumption—we minimize our environmental impact while empowering local suppliers. As a boutique shop operator, Essence Maldives serves as a role model, inspiring businesses to adopt ethical and community-focused practices for a better, more inclusive future.