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Island Facts:

Island Size: 298 km2 (115 sq mi)
Island Population: 142,000
Distance from International Airport: 4.6 km
By Boat from Male': 10 min to n from Velana Int Airport by Ferry Boats
By Speedboat from Male': 05 min to n from Velana Int Airport
By Domestic flight: NA - But Taxi service available 10 min from Velana Int Airport - to Male and HuluMale
 

Island Description

Malé is the capital of the Maldives, an island (6.8 km) densely populated, Male’ is the heart of the Government and offices

Once you reach Male’ you will be greeted by a giant flag located in the Republic Square proudly displaying the national colours of the Maldives. This square has a small park where locals and visitors hang-out. The Republic Square is found close to the north shore of Male’.

Right next to the Republic Square you will find the Headquarters of the Maldivian National Defence Force and Maldivian Police Service. The Islamic Centre is also found next to the square.

You can reach the bustling capital of the Maldives via ferry boats operated round the clock between the airport island Hulhule’ and Male’ City.

There are luxury and budget hotels offering accommodation in the capital. You can find plenty of Restaurants and Cafes in Male’ serving international, local foods and local short eats.

The Islamic Centre

The Islamic Centre opened in 1984, is a popular attraction for tourists. The Islamic Centre is known for excellent architecture fused with traditional Maldivian and Islamic concepts. The magnificent golden domes of the Centre ornament the skyline of Male’.  The interior of the mosque is adorned with intricate wood carvings and Arabic calligraphy. The building houses the largest mosque in the Maldives named after the national hero of the country Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam. It also has a large conference hall, numerous offices and an Islamic library.

Grand Friday Mosque
Grand Friday mosque, Masjid-al-Sultan Mohammed Thakurufaanu-al-A "z" zam is the biggest mosque of Maldives. This grand architecture of bygone times was constructed by the Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar in 1656.

National Museum 
National museum in Maldives is one of the main tourist attraction destinations of the country. Located in the Sultan Park, which was a part of the Sultan's palace, it is basically a conversion of the old palace building. The museum has a valuable collection of objects of the past that depict the history and rich cultural heritage of the country.

Fish Market 
One of the major tourist attraction spots in Maldives is the Male fish market. Being the hub of commercial activities, Maldives fish market is a place that is always overcrowded with people. The shops over here are stocked with a wide variety of products.

Jumhooree Maidan
Located along the northern waterfront in Male, Jumhoorie Maidan in Maldives was set up in the year 1989. More commonly known as the republic square of Maldives, the Jumhoorie Maidan with its green grass and lush vegetation serves as one of the most popular places for social gatherings. It is the teen's favorite evening hangout place.

In this area you can find the Presidential Jetty and just close by there are some the Souvenir Shops and the Main Baazaar. Nearby in the same location you can find Fruit Market, Fish Market and shopping Centers

IGM Hospital (more commonly known as IGMH) is the biggest government hospital located in capital Male'. If you are going there for any treatment do expect long queues and waiting.

The second biggest is the ADK Hospital which too is in Male'. This is a private hospital is widely popular among middle class citizens and tourists. This hospital is also full of people but not as many as IGMH. Both the hospitals offer emergency 

In addition, there are many private owned Medical Clinics in Male’

Velana International Airport is the main gateway to the Maldives. It was opened in 1960s as Male' International Airport. It is situated in Hulhule’ island off capital Male’. This gateway is connected to Male’ by a Bridge. From the Velana International Airport to Capital Male,’ is accessible by ferry boats, taxi and shuttle bus services.

Accomodations to Book

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MALE' TOUR INN
MALE' TOUR INN (✸✸)
Male'
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DONALI HOUSE
DONALI HOUSE (✸✸✸)
Male'
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THE BEEHIVE
THE BEEHIVE (✸✸✸✸)
Male'

Transportation to Choose

Ferry Shuttle Boat

Ferry Shuttle Boat

Shuttle Ferry Boat service from Velana Int'l Airport to Male' available - duration 07 min. Tickets available from Ferry Counter located at Int-Airport 

 

 

Taxi Service

Taxi Service

Taxis are available from Taxi stand at Velana International Airport to Male' - duration 10 minutes.