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Go deep at The Muraka, the world's first underwater suite, opening in the Maldives

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The Muraka is making waves as the first underwater residence in the world.
The Muraka is making waves as the first underwater residence in the world.
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The Muraka by Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is a two-storey residence surrounded by specially designed glass walls

It is a new take on the expression “sleeping with the fishes”, and this one is a lot more enjoyable than the alternative offered in the film, The Godfather.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has opened The Muraka, the world’s first underwater suite.

The word Muraka means coral in the native language of Dhivehi.
The word Muraka means coral in the native language of Dhivehi.
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The suite has a king-size bed, a living space and a bathroom, with specially designed glass walls and ceilings to show off the marine life around you.

It is completely safe; many brilliant minds were behind the design and construction.

You probably have never seen a bathroom like this.
You probably have never seen a bathroom like this.

The Muraka is actually a two-storey residence with an overwater section including a deck, a swimming pool, a lounge and an en suite master bedroom.

The Muraka also has an overwater bedroom.
The Muraka also has an overwater bedroom.

While the Muraka is making waves as the first underwater residence in the world, it is not the resort’s first underwater feature as the Ithaa Undersea Restaurant allows guests to dine among the corals, 16 feet below sea level.

Enjoy sunsets from the master bathroom.
Enjoy sunsets from the master bathroom.
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