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Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Mystery surrounds abandoned Maldives resort left to rot with decaying villas, filthy pools & dust-covered massage tables
The resort's origin was revealed in a tour of the haunting island Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN ABANDONED luxury resort rotting away in the Maldives with derelict villas and dirty pools has become shrouded in mystery. A decaying island within the holiday hotspot - which is usually known for its picturesque sights and tropical landscapes - holds a string of villas which have been left for dead. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 An abandoned resort in the Maldives has been shrouded in mystery Credit: You Tube/Kale Brock 8 Rotting pools and toilets lay inside the lifeless island Credit: You Tube/Kale Brock 8 Unfinished villas sit on top of the water Credit: You Tube/Kale Brock Once a promising paradise-to-be, the resort sits on one of the archipelago islands, situated southwest of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean. YouTube star Kale Brock revealed the mysterious area in a video posted to the social media site. The Australian said his group spotted the eerie location in the distance while on holiday with a tour guide in the Maldives - and convinced him to take them there. Extraordinary footage showed the group touring half-finished villas, as well as piles of debris and dilapidated bedrooms. Broken toilets stood aside heaps of rubbish at the swanky hotel surrounded by swathes of tropical forest. Unkempt pools overflowing with algae can also be seen alongside generators which haven't been powered in years. Brock told that the island was supposedly owned by a prominent Maldivian politician. And he said that construction on the resort reportedly started over a decade ago. The surfer and YouTuber said: "They were building for two years then for 'political reasons'. "We don't really know, ostensibly maybe they ran out of money." Abandoned EFL stadium left to rot with pitch covered in weeds just five years after hosting final match He explained: "They've literally abandoned the project… There's bathtubs in unopened but deteriorating boxes." Shocking footage also showed unopened spa equipment and massage tables - which were never used to accommodate visitors. A centrepiece pool filled with murky water and dead bits of plants is also seen on the resort. The only bit of life that can be seen is the lush palm trees which tower over the forgotten construction. In one eerie corner of the island, the group stumble across an old Mazda and Nissan — both caked in rust and clearly untouched for years. 8 A YouTuber explored inside the abandoned hotel and villas Credit: You Tube/Kale Brock 8 The old site was reportedly abandoned by a Maldivian politician Credit: You Tube/Kale Brock 8 The interiors were seen rotting away Credit: You Tube/Kale Brock They press on to a creepy generator room, lined with bizarre, old machines. Explorer Brock said the scenes reminded him of films like Ghostbusters, Jurassic Park, and Lost. Chilling footage showed the most harrowing part of the island, and its supposed crown jewels. Luxury overwater bungalows that were meant to rake in $5,000 a night sit completely empty, now just crumbling skeletons of wood and steel. Brock is also seen strolling along a half-destroyed concrete platform where a fancy boardwalk should have been if the project was finished. Peering out at the sea, Brock said: 'World-class lives one kilometre away.' 8 Shocking images show the dilapidated villas and unfinished walkways Credit: You Tube/Kale Brock
The Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Mystery surrounds abandoned Maldives resort left to rot with decaying villas, filthy pools & dust-covered massage tables
AN ABANDONED luxury resort rotting away in the Maldives with derelict villas and dirty pools has become shrouded in mystery. A decaying island within the holiday hotspot - which is usually known for its picturesque sights and tropical landscapes - holds a string of villas which have been left for dead. 8 8 8 Once a promising paradise-to-be, the resort sits on one of the archipelago islands, situated southwest of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean. YouTube star Kale Brock revealed the mysterious area in a video posted to the social media site. The Australian said his group spotted the eerie location in the distance while on holiday with a tour guide in the Maldives - and convinced him to take them there. Extraordinary footage showed the group touring half-finished villas, as well as piles of debris and dilapidated bedrooms. Broken toilets stood aside heaps of rubbish at the swanky hotel surrounded by swathes of tropical forest. Unkempt pools overflowing with algae can also be seen alongside generators which haven't been powered in years. Brock told that the island was supposedly owned by a prominent Maldivian politician. And he said that construction on the resort reportedly started over a decade ago. The surfer and YouTuber said: "They were building for two years then for 'political reasons'. "We don't really know, ostensibly maybe they ran out of money." Abandoned EFL stadium left to rot with pitch covered in weeds just five years after hosting final match He explained: "They've literally abandoned the project … There's bathtubs in unopened but deteriorating boxes." Shocking footage also showed unopened spa equipment and massage tables - which were never used to accommodate visitors. A centrepiece pool filled with murky water and dead bits of plants is also seen on the resort. The only bit of life that can be seen is the lush palm trees which tower over the forgotten construction. In one eerie corner of the island, the group stumble across an old Mazda and Nissan — both caked in rust and clearly untouched for years. 8 8 8 They press on to a creepy generator room, lined with bizarre, old machines. Explorer Brock said the scenes reminded him of films like Ghostbusters, Jurassic Park, and Lost. Chilling footage showed the most harrowing part of the island, and its supposed crown jewels. Luxury overwater bungalows that were meant to rake in $5,000 a night sit completely empty, now just crumbling skeletons of wood and steel. Brock is also seen strolling along a half-destroyed concrete platform where a fancy boardwalk should have been if the project was finished. Peering out at the sea, Brock said: 'World-class lives one kilometre away.' 8 8
The Irish Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Mystery surrounds abandoned Maldives resort left to rot with decaying villas, filthy pools & dust-covered massage tables
AN ABANDONED luxury resort rotting away in the Maldives with derelict villas and dirty pools has become shrouded in mystery. A Advertisement 8 An abandoned resort in the Maldives has been shrouded in mystery Credit: You Tube/Kale Brock 8 Rotting pools and toilets lay inside the lifeless island Credit: You Tube/Kale Brock 8 Unfinished villas sit on top of the water Credit: You Tube/Kale Brock Once a promising paradise-to-be, the resort sits on one of the archipelago islands, situated southwest of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean. The Australian said his group spotted the Extraordinary footage showed the group touring Advertisement READ MORE WORLD NEWS Broken toilets stood aside Unkempt pools overflowing with algae can also be seen alongside generators which haven't been powered in years. Brock told that the island was supposedly owned by a prominent Maldivian politician. And he said that construction on the resort reportedly started over a decade ago. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Breaking The surfer and YouTuber said: "They were building for two years then for 'political reasons'. "We don't really know, ostensibly maybe they ran out of money." Abandoned EFL stadium left to rot with pitch covered in weeds just five years after hosting final match He explained: "They've literally Shocking footage also showed unopened spa equipment and massage tables - which were never used to accommodate visitors. Advertisement A centrepiece pool filled with murky water and dead bits of plants is also seen on the resort. The only bit of life that can be seen is the lush palm trees which tower over the forgotten construction. In one eerie corner of the island, the group stumble across an old Mazda and Nissan — both caked in rust and clearly untouched for years. 8 A YouTuber explored inside the abandoned hotel and villas Credit: You Tube/Kale Brock Advertisement 8 The old site was reportedly abandoned by a Maldivian politician Credit: You Tube/Kale Brock 8 The interiors were seen rotting away Credit: You Tube/Kale Brock They press on to a creepy generator room, lined with bizarre, old machines. Explorer Brock said the scenes reminded him of films like Ghostbusters , Jurassic Park, and Lost. Advertisement Chilling footage showed the most harrowing part of the island, and its supposed crown jewels. Luxury overwater bungalows that were meant to rake in $5,000 a night sit completely empty, now just crumbling skeletons of wood and steel. Brock is also seen strolling along a half-destroyed concrete platform where a fancy boardwalk should have been if the project was finished. Peering out at the sea, Brock said: 'World-class lives one kilometre away.' Advertisement 8 Shocking images show the dilapidated villas and unfinished walkways Credit: You Tube/Kale Brock 8 Generators stood powerless inside the resort Credit: You Tube/Kale Brock
Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside the abandoned Maldives resort
By The world might know the Maldives for its picture-postcard villas, turquoise waters, and once-in-a-lifetime luxury escapes. But one island in the middle of this tropical paradise tells a completely different story - one of decay, mystery, and ambitious plans left abandoned. In a video uploaded to YouTube in 2023, Australian filmmaker and surfer Kale Brock explained that while on the retreat in the Maldives, he and his group had spotted a 'mysterious' island in the distance and convinced their guide to take them there. What they discovered was straight out of a movie - more Jurassic Park than five-star luxury getaway. In incredible footage, which has since amassed over 180,000 views, Brock takes viewers on a surreal tour through a deserted resort that looks like it was evacuated mid-build. Eerie scenes show the group wandering through half-finished villas, piles of debris and broken toilets, dilapidated rooms with unpowered generators, and murky, unkempt pools teeming with algae. Walking through the ruins, Brock captures everything from unopened spa equipment still in boxes, to massage tables covered in dust and junk, to filthy pools thick with plant life. Standing above what would have been a centrepiece pool, Brock added: 'Just imagine the views and the vibes, the aesthetics this place would have.' In one spot, the group find an old Mazda and Nissan, which appear not to have moved in years, before moving on to what appears to be a generator room, complete with a bizarre row of machines. Brock listed a number of Hollywood blockbusters he was reminded of while exploring the ruins, including Ghostbusters, Jurassic Park and Lost. But perhaps the most haunting part of the tour were the ghostly remains of what would've been the resort's showstoppers - overwater bungalows meant to charge $5,000 a night. Now, they're nothing more than skeletons of wood and steel, with scenes showing Brock ambling along the concrete foundation of what would have been an iconic wooden walkway. As he looked out across the water, he noted: 'World-class lives one kilometre away.' Meanwhile, a Maldivian woman who spent almost 10 years working in the tourism sector at the hugely popular holiday destination has shared her hidden gems and budget tips . The mother-of-one had worked tirelessly behind the scenes, including long hours while raising her seven-month-old daughter in the process. Now 32, she is happily married and has quit the tourism industry to launch a freelancer app that aims to 'connect Maldivians across the islands'. She has also shared her top tips with keen travellers - including one hidden gem island that is perfect for those travelling on a budget. Taking to web forum Reddit, in reply to another user's question about 'tricks for a budget trip', she explained: 'Travel to a local island and stay at a guesthouse.'
Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside the eerie abandoned resort in the Maldives - with rotting overwater villas but still breathtaking views
The world might know the Maldives for its picture-postcard villas, turquoise waters, and once-in-a-lifetime luxury escapes. But one island in the middle of this tropical paradise tells a completely different story - one of decay, mystery, and ambitious plans left abandoned. In a video uploaded to YouTube in 2023, Australian filmmaker and surfer Kale Brock explained that while on the retreat in the Maldives, he and his group had spotted a 'mysterious' island in the distance and convinced their guide to take them there. What they discovered was straight out of a movie - more Jurassic Park than five-star luxury getaway. In incredible footage, which has since amassed over 180,000 views, Brock takes viewers on a surreal tour through a deserted resort that looks like it was evacuated mid-build. Eerie scenes show the group wandering through half-finished villas, piles of debris and broken toilets, dilapidated rooms with unpowered generators, and murky, unkempt pools teeming with algae. According to Brock, the island was reportedly owned by a prominent Maldivian politician, with construction starting over a decade ago. He said: 'They were building for two years then for "political reasons." We don't really know, ostensibly maybe they ran out of money. They've literally abandoned the project… There's bathtubs in unopened but deteriorating boxes.' Walking through the ruins, Brock captures everything from unopened spa equipment still in boxes, to massage tables covered in dust and junk, to filthy pools thick with plant life. Standing above what would have been a centrepiece pool, Brock added: 'Just imagine the views and the vibes, the aesthetics this place would have.' In one spot, the group find an old Mazda and Nissan, which appear not to have moved in years, before moving on to what appears to be a generator room, complete with a bizarre row of machines. Brock listed a number of Hollywood blockbusters he was reminded of while exploring the ruins, including Ghostbusters, Jurassic Park and Lost. But perhaps the most haunting part of the tour were the ghostly remains of what would've been the resort's showstoppers - overwater bungalows meant to charge $5,000 a night. Now, they're nothing more than skeletons of wood and steel, with scenes showing Brock ambling along the concrete foundation of what would have been an iconic wooden walkway. As he looked out across the water, he noted: 'World-class lives one kilometre away.' Meanwhile, a Maldivian woman who spent almost 10 years working in the tourism sector at the hugely popular holiday destination has shared her hidden gems and budget tips. According to Brock, the island was reportedly owned by a prominent Maldivian politician, with construction starting over a decade ago Now, they're nothing more than skeletons of wood, concrete and steel sitting above the water The mother-of-one had worked tirelessly behind the scenes, including long hours while raising her seven-month-old daughter in the process. Now 32, she is happily married and has quit the tourism industry to launch a freelancer app that aims to 'connect Maldivians across the islands'. She has also shared her top tips with keen travellers - including one hidden gem island that is perfect for those travelling on a budget.
