Son of Asia’s richest billionaire Mukesh Ambani and wife take private jet trip to the Maldives

Anant Ambani and his wife Radhika Merchant were vacationing in the Maldives on Jan. 21, the Hindustan Times reported.

Anant’s private Boeing 737 was seen landing on Jan. 17, and witnesses at the airport said the couple were accompanied by about 50 security personnel.

The couple were seen staying on a private island at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi resort, known for its ultra-luxury villas that can cost more than US$30,000 per night, Hotelier Maldives news site reported.

The high-end resort offers strict privacy and exclusive amenities, including private villas, professional chefs, and personal concierge services, making it a popular choice for VIP guests.

Beyond accommodation, the resort is also a premium dining and entertainment destination, featuring 11 restaurants. These include Terra, an intimate treetop dining venue where guests eat in bamboo pods at the island’s highest point, and The Ledge by Dave Pynt, a barbecue restaurant led by the chef behind a Michelin-starred restaurant in Singapore.

Anant Ambani and his wife, Radhika Merchant have drawn public attention for their lavish lifestyle. The couple married in Mumbai in July 2024.

Radhika Merchant is a businesswoman and the daughter of Viren Merchant, chief executive of Encore Healthcare, a privately held pharmaceutical company.

Their wedding celebrations spanned several days and culminated in a grand reception on July 14, 2024, attended by global celebrities and prominent figures, including John Cena, Kim Kardashian and Bill Gates.

To mark their first wedding anniversary, the couple took a vacation in Switzerland.

As of January, Mukesh Ambani remains the richest person in Asia and the 19th richest in the world, with a net worth of US$97.8 billion as of Jan. 23, according to Forbes.