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Anantara Maldives

Anantara Maldives

An idyllic island set in a private lagoon. This paradise is located in the South Male…

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Diva Resort & Spa

Diva Resort & Spa

This new resort unites great design with a raft of leisure facilities, and is next to the Maldives’ best dive…

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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Hura

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Hura

Create an unforgettable Maldives adventure – whether on our private coral island, fringed with white sand…

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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

A scenic sea-plane ride from Malé Airport, discover a paradise hideaway where luxurious seclusion meets wild natural beauty. This verdant,…

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Kanuhura

Kanuhura

Kanuhura is located on the eastern rim of Lhaviyani Atoll, on its own private island. Famed for its laid-back luxury…

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Soneva Gili Resort & Spa

Soneva Gili Resort & Spa

Soneva Gili is located in one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives, with jetties threading across the crystal clear…

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The Beach House - Manafaru

The Beach House - Manafaru

The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives recreates the style and charm of traditional Maldivian hospitality, while…

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W Retreat and Spa Maldives

W Retreat and Spa Maldives

Cast away yet connected. Natural yet designed. Secluded yet welcoming. W Retreat & Spa – Maldives is a private island…

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Zitahli Resorts & Spa Dholhiyadhoo Maldives

Zitahli Resorts & Spa Dholhiyadhoo Maldives

Shaped like a long moon this stunning island newly opens its doors in early 2008. It’s very natural shape is…

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Zitahli Resorts & Spa Kuda-Funafaru

Zitahli Resorts & Spa Kuda-Funafaru

Zitahli Resorts and Spa Kuda-Funafaru is a 5 star deluxe property located on the idyllic Noonu Atoll, on the northern…

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Maldives Update

The Capital
Maldives, Male'

Male’ is one of the smallest capitals in the world and certainly as crowded since a third of the country’s population, about 75,000 live in Male’. With modern high-rise buildings housing the government offices, Male’ is the hub of trade and the central seat of the government. The roads are paved and a seawall surrounds this small island. A recently landscaped artificial beach makes up for the absence of a natural beach

Sight-seeing without a tour guide would not be difficult in the two square kilometer island Male’, especially if you carry a map with you. The main street Majeedhee Magu, runs right through the island from east to west. Chaandhanee Magu on the other hand runs across from north to south. The main streets are lined with shops selling clothes and jewelry to the latest technological items. During the rush hour a lot of motorized vehicles can be seen. However, traffic lights and one-way roads keep the traffic at a smooth flow with the rare interruption of traffic jams. .

Male’ offer visitors a wide variety of leisure activities, be it sight-seeing, relaxing or a shopping spree. The water-front souvenir shops offer a wide variety of art and craft items as well as swimming gear and beach wear. Most souvenir shops line the northern end of Chaandanee Magu, earlier known as the ‘Singapore Bazaar’ for its many imports from Singapore. Guides and vendors speak English and other foreign languages with visitors, pointing out the best locations and helping them bargain. The souvenir shops are stocked with an ample supply of gifts and souvenir items you can take away as mementos. Best buys include the Maldivian mats woven with local natural fibers and the beautiful lacquered vases and jewelry boxes. And last but not the least, the beautiful hand carved wooden miniature ‘dhonis’.

When shopping for souvenirs all visitors to Maldives should keep in mind that export of products made of turtle shell, black coral, pearl oyster shell and red coral is prohibited.

  

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