City Overview & History
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Maldives Residents
Maldivians are friendly and extremely down to earth. Ethnically they are a mix of different…
Maldives History
The earliest settlers in The Republic of Maldives probably hailed from southern India and they…
Maldives today
Maldives has been the most sought after beach holiday destination since it started concentrating on…
Public Holidays
Religious holidays vary annually in accordance to the lunar calendar. 1 Jan New Year’s Day.…
Exchange Rates
{loadposition currency} Currency Maldivian Rufiya (MVR; symbol MRf) = 100 laari. Notes are…
Places to Visit
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Theemuge (Former Presidential Palace)
Theemuge is the site of the Supreme Court of the Maldives as well as the…
Male National Museum
The National Museum was inaugurated on 19th November 1952 by then Prime Minister Ameer Mohamed…
Hukuru Miskiiy
The oldest mosque in Maldives is the Hukuru Miskiiy. This mosque was built in 1956…
Rebublic Square or Jumhooree Maidan
The Republic Square is beautifully built with green grass and lush plantation, along the northern…
National Museum
Visiting Maldives, one of the most exciting tourist attractions is the National Museum. An old…
Shopping
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Sports World
Sports World is a convenient centre to pick up swimming and surf equipment. Address :…
Najah Art Palace 2 (Souvenir Shop)
Address : Orchid Magu, Maafannu, Male’ Phone : +960 3322372 Fax : +960 3313035
Chaandanee Magu
Chaandanee Magu is the best place for souvenir shopping. The shops are stocked with an…
STO Peoples Choice Supermart
Address : STO Trade Center, Orchid Magu, Maafannu, Male’ Phone : +960 3324373 Fax :…
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
There is very little crime in the Maldives. It a very peaceful country and visitors…
Restaurants
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Athamaa Palace
An Indian restaurant, specializing in chicken Biryani that is served with gravy.
Alibe Kada
You can find middle class politicians here throughout the day and get an update of…
Pizza Italiano
Pizza Italiano is located on Orchid de Magu Street. It’s a walking distance away from…
The Sea House
This restaurant gives you the opportunity to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner sitting right in…
Festivals
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Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
Another important religious festival in the Maldives is the Prophet’s birthday, celebrated on the 12th…
National Day of Maldives
The National Day is celebrated in honour of Mohammed Thakurufannu and commemorates his victory over…
Independence Day of Maldives
After being a British Colony for about 78 years, Maldives attained independence on July 26,…
Republic Day of Maldives
Maldives had been ruled by a monarchy for about a century and on January 1…
Transportation - Getting Around
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Driving Tips
While driving in Male, as in any other country, make sure you are carrying your…
From the airport
Two seaplane companies offer seaplane transfers from Malé airport to individual resorts. These are Trans…
Getting Around by Road
Visitors to Male experience a few minutes of cool, air-conditioned comfort if they take the…
Getting Around by Water
A widely available mode of transport is the “dhoni” charters for island hopping. High-speed boats…
Getting Around by Air
The Maldives’ internal air services are operated by Maldivian (Q2) ,linking Malé with Kaadedhdhoo, Kadhdhoo…
Organized Tours
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Night fishing
In the Atoll Lagoon, under moonlight or starlight, using handlines and the raw fish as…
Fisherman’s Island
The Village Tour – a glimpse of the life and heritage of a community of…
Club Rannalhi
South Malé Atoll (Kaafu), Maldives Tel: +960 6642688 Fax: +960 6640235 Email: front@rannalhi.com.mv
Island Hopping
A full-day excursion that includes a visit to an uninhabited island – ideal for swimming…
YTM Travels
A liveaboard booking agency for cruising, fishing or diving around the Maldives http://www.yachttoursmaldives.com/
Vaagali Cruise
A luxury safari ship operator for dive trips in the Maldives. http://www.vaagalicruise.com
Masjids
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Hotels
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Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo
The Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo is a world class dive destination with more than 40 dive…
Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi
The Adaaran “Select” Hudhuranfushi Maldives formerly known as Lhohifushi Island Resort situated in North Male’…
Giraavaru Tourist Resort
The location of the Giravaru Tourist Resort gives its guests access to some of the…
Lily Beach Resort
All suites at the Lily Beach Resort are elegantly furnished and equipped with modern facilities.…
Holiday Island Resort
Locally called “Dhiffushi” which means “long uninhabited island”, the Holiday Island’s beautiful resort; Holiday Island…
