Chedi Hospitality, a leader in luxury lifestyle and design-led hospitality, has announced a strategic partnership with JIH Global Investments LLC to enter the Maldives. The collaboration will see the development of a boutique hotel alongside a limited collection of branded residences, marking a significant step in the brand’s continued expansion into some of the world’s most sought-after destinations.
Rooted in Chedi’s philosophy of understated luxury and cultural authenticity, the project will offer a distinctive interpretation of island living, thoughtfully designed to balance privacy, architecture and a deep sense of place. Conceived as both a sanctuary and a statement, the development will bring together refined hospitality experiences with residential living, catering to travellers and homeowners seeking meaningful, design-led escapes.
“This partnership represents a meaningful step in our global growth journey, as we bring the Chedi brand to one of the world’s most exceptional destinations,” said Stephan Schupbach, President & Group CEO of Chedi Hospitality. “Together with JIH Global Investments, we are creating a project that reflects our commitment to thoughtful design, cultural authenticity and a more considered approach to luxury living. The Maldives offers a natural canvas for our philosophy, where simplicity, space and connection to the environment define the experience.”
“We are proud to partner with Chedi Hospitality on this landmark development in the Maldives,” said Mohamed Ali Janah, Group Chairman of JIH Global Investments LLC. “With over four decades of experience in delivering complex, high-value projects across global markets, our approach has always been rooted in long-term vision and executional excellence. This collaboration brings together
our deep expertise in luxury hospitality and real estate with Chedi’s distinctive brand ethos, creating a destination that will set a new benchmark for boutique hospitality and branded living in the region.”
“We are also honoured to contribute to the remarkable progress of the Maldives’ tourism sector under the leadership of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, and to express our sincere appreciation to the leadership of both the UAE and the Maldives for fostering an environment that enables partnerships of this scale and ambition. This project reflects not only a shared vision for excellence, but also the strength of the longstanding relationship between two nations.”
With a legacy spanning more than 40 years and over 50 completed developments, JIH Global Investments brings extensive expertise in luxury hospitality, real estate and strategic investment. Known for its turnkey capabilities and ability to deliver complex projects across international markets, the group continues to play a pivotal role in shaping high-value developments across the Indian Ocean and beyond.
This partnership marks the beginning of a new chapter for Chedi Hospitality, as it continues to shape a global portfolio of destinations defined by purpose, place and enduring design.
