Capital of Maldives

Sights of Male Back to top

Visiting a vibrant and populous city is always a different experience. The sight and sounds of Male', meeting the locals and experiencing the Maldivian way of life.

Male' is full of vibrant and lively colors and textures with the clear blue sky, multi colored buildings, no traffic jams on the paved roads.

Population of the City: 100,000

Size: 1.5 km radius

Get in: 3 minute by cabin cruiser from airport

Islands nearby: Villingili (10 minutes by boat), Hulhu Male' (5 minute by cabin cruiser)

Get Around Back to top

It will take about 40 minutes to walk around the island and 20 minute to walk across. No matter where you are, Cafe's, Shops, attractions and resturants will always be within a 15 minute walk. The locals speak english and will be happy to help with directions.

Taxis are available and come in all colors and marques. Taxis can be identified by the yellow license plate.

6 Must See Attractions in Male Back to top

Number 1: Hukuru Miskiiy/ Friday Mosque

One of the oldest architectural structures featuring fine maldivian workmanship, this mosque was built in 1656 during the Sultanate of Ibrahim Iskandar. The walls are built from coral blocks with decorations from carved coral and the inner decorations are wooden engravings.

Number 2: Fish Market Back to top

The staple of Maldivian diet, catches of the day are brought here every afternoon and becomes a busy market place until evenining.

Number 3: Local Market Back to top

The local market feature foods from fruits and vegetable to dried and smoked5fish from all over the Maldives.

Number 4: Islamic Centre / Grand Mosque Back to top

The Islamic centre was opened in 1984 and features the grand mosque that has a capacity of 5000 people, a conference hall, an Islamic library and classrooms.

Number 5:. Theemuge Back to top