visitors guide 2010
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ContentsWelcome to Maldives............................07
The Country.......................................................09
Geography.........................................................10
History...................................................................11
Weather and Climate...................................12
Diving....................................................................13
Water sports......................................................14
Excursions...........................................................15
Spas........................................................................16
Sports and Recreation (Resorts)..........16
Culture..................................................................17
National Holidays and Festivals............18
Maldives: TheSunny Side of Life...............08
Travel.......................................18
Male’ the capital..................21
Map........................................................................22
Male’ (Map) Tourist Attractions..............23
Sights of Male’..................................................25
Markets.................................................................27
Eating Out...........................................................27
Sports and Recreation.................................30Shopping............................................................30
Post & Communications............................31
Money Matters................................................32
Getting Around...............................................32
Useful Contacts .............................................34Need to Know..................................................34
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MALDIVES TOURISM PROMOTION BOARDTel: +960 3323228 Fax: +960 3323229 E-mail: [email protected]
Niyaaz Mohamed,Shaahina Ali,Mohamed Shameem,Ahmed Shareef Nafees,Ahmed Razeen,Mohamed (Muha),Fathmath Samah,Ahmed Rasheed (Dara)Sakis PapadopoulosMTPB
Photos: Caroline von Tuempling, Kurt Amstler, Andrea Pöhlmann, Brian Knutsen, George Fischer,Ismail Niyaz Mohamed,Mohamed Masaaidh (Masa),Mohamed Azmeel,Mohamed Shafraz Naeem,
Writer: Ibrahim Waheed
Art Direction: Ibrahim Maal (Maan)
Layout & Design: Mohamed Masaaidh (Masa)
Cover Photo: Ahmed RasheedPublished for:
Sustaining the Environment........................36
Do’s and Don’ts................42
Useful Dhivehi Words & Phrases..................43
Accommodation in the Madives.....................46Resorts.....................................................46Picnic Islands....................................................51Hotels.................................................................51Marinas.........................................................51Guest Houses..................................................52
Dive Operators in the Madives..........................55
Tourism Related Publishers in the Maldives....................55
Travel Agents in the Maldives.........................53
Protection of Areas & Species inthe Maldives.........................38
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Welcome to Maldives
The time-honored Maldivian greeting, be it to a visitor or friend; it de notes the Islamic culture of the people and comes with a fervent wish for peace. For cen tu ries our shores have been a haven of peace and tranquility for travelers. Hospitality has been an inherent part of Maldivian culture and a part of island life. It has always been a land where visitors are welcomed with open arms, where people are ready to share.
Today we share our immense wealth of natural beauty and cultural di versity with the rest of the world.
Welcome to Maldives!
Assalaam Alaikum!
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MaldivesThe Sunny Side of LifeSpecks of emerald green en vel oped by dazzling tur quoise waters like scattered beads in the ocean; white
powdery beaches, tall palms lean on to wards the sea, crys talline white sands giving way to crys tal clear waters,
shades of tur quoise blend flawlessly with deeper hues of blue; pristine coral reefs and some of the most in-
credible underwater life on our planet.
Rising from the deep blue of the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean are more than a thousand islands and
thousands more reefs that form the Maldives.
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Maldives at a glanceTime + 5 hrs GMT
Capital Male’
No. of Islands 1,190
Inhabited Islands 200
Resorts 91
Population (2006) 298,968
Major Industries Tourism & Fisheries
Currency Rufiyaa
Electricity 240 AC
Working Hours: Gov ernment: 7.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Sun to Thu
Private Sector: 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
(Varies) Sat to Thu
Banks: 8.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Sun to Thu
LocationThe Maldives consists of 1190 is lands grouped into 26 natural atolls
scattered over an area of 90,000 sq. km straddling the equator be tween
latitudes 7°6” north and 0°42” south and longitudes 72°32” and 73°46”
east.
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The atolls of the Maldives are formed from
coral structures. The atolls are part of a greater
structure known as the Laccadives-Chagos
Ridge, which stretches over 2000 kilometers.
The islands are low lying with the highest
point at approximately eight feet above sea
level. Ring-shaped reef struc tures form the
atolls and these reefs provide the natural
defense against wind and wave action on
these delicate islands.
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Geography
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HistoryThe early history of the Maldives is enshrined in myth and legend. Ar cheo logical records indicate that the first
visitors to the Maldives stepped ashore over 5000 years ago. According to folklore the Maldives was first colonized
by an Indo-Aryan race between the fourth and fifth cen tu ries B.C.
1st Century AD Roman manual of navigation Periplus Mari
Erithraei mentions islands assumed to be Maldives
2nd Century AD Ptolemy refers to Maldives in his geography.
362 AD Roman historian records visit of delegation
to Rome bearing gifts to Emperor Julian.
662 AD Historical Chinese document records the
King of Maldives sent gifts to Chinese
Emperor Kao-Tsung of Tang Dynasty.
1153 Maldives convert to Islam
1558 Portuguese invade Maldives
1573 Mohamed Thakurufaanu liberates Maldives from the Portuguese
1752 The Malabars invade and rule for 3 months
1887 Protectorate agreement with Great Britain
1932 First constitution enacted
1953 The first Republic
1954 Failure of the first Republic
1965 Independence from the British
1968 End of the monarchy, beginning of the second Republic
1972 Development of the first island resort
1972 Arrival of first tourists to island resorts
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Weather and Climate The Maldives has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year
round and a great deal of sunshine. The warm tropical climate
results in rela tively minor variations in daily temperature through-
out the year. The weather is determined largely by the monsoons;
the Southwest mon soon from May to November and the Northeast
monsoon from De cem ber to April.
The hottest month on average is April and the coolest, December.
Feb ruary is the driest with December to April being relatively dry.
The Maldives is in the equatorial belt and therefore severe storms are
rare. To get more information on weather
http://www.meteorology.gov.mv
Weather Stats 2007
Annual Rainfall: 2053 mm
Average Daily Sunshine: 7.6 hrs
Maximum Temperature :30.9 °C
Minimum Temperature : 25.2°C
Humidity %: 79 %
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Diving
Dive Sites
Dive Facilities
Maldives is home to some of the most diverse marine fauna
and flora in the world. Tens of thousands of reefs, a thousand
recorded species of fish, over two hundred species of coral and
hundreds more species of other marine life; no wonder many see
this as one of the greatest dive destinations on earth.
There are thousands of dive sites; so nu merous that you can
literally swim over from one to the other. Only a small per centage
of the Maldives reefs have ever been dived. Each dive site has its
unique characteristics in form, fauna and flora, the currents and
other elements that shape and mould them. Resorts concentrate
on dive sites within a one or two-hour radius, while cruise boats
cover more ocean and therefore a greater variety of sites.
The dive centre is one of the most important facilities in any
resort. Each resort has a dive centre and are staffed by qualified
dive in structors. Divers may, if they wish, bring along their
own dive gear, however the centre carry a wide range of rental
equipment. At resorts diving is conducted daily all year round.
Even in Malé there are some dive centres, mainly serving the
residents of Malé. There are two de com pression chambers in the
Maldives lo cated in Kaafu Atoll and Ari Atoll.
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Water SportsAll resorts without exception have wa ter sports centres that provide a range of water sports and fun activities.
The most popular among these are snor keling, windsurfing and catamaran sailing. The water sports centres are
equipped with boards and sails of different sizes and some offer courses for beginners and advanced windsurfers
and sailors.
Among other popular water sports ac tivities are parasailing, kayaking, kite-surfing, water-skiing and jet skiing.
Some re sorts even offer you the oppor tu nity to try out your sailing skills on a local dhoni.
SurfingToday surfing is the fastest growing water sport in the country, with
sev eral surf breaks that are docu mented and well-known by surf
enthusiasts. The most im por tant surf event is the annual international
surf event which has placed Maldives firmly on the world’s surf map.
The best season to surf in the Maldives is the South west Monsoon from
April to October. Surfers are most likely to enjoy the biggest swells
from June to Sep tem ber. The surf generally ranges in size from 3-8 feet.
The best known surf breaks are in the North and South Male’ Atoll and
most surfers stay in resorts close to these breaks. However cruise operators
offer spe cialized surfing cruises, that give you the opportunity to test some
of the less known surf breaks in the atolls further away from Male’ Atoll.
Surfing Season
Surfing Breaks
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Excursions
Island Hopping
Night Fishing
Photo Flights
Male’ Excursion
Almost all resorts offer an excursion program. Some of these
programs are scheduled while others are tailor-made to suit
individual needs. The sched uled programs often include is land-
hopping and night-fishing; unique terms for a unique des ti-
nation.
An ‘island-hopping’ excursion would take you to another re sort,
an uninhabited island and an inhabited island all in a day-tour
designed to give you a taste of the country. You would also get
the opportunity to snorkel in the clear waters of a desert island
and experience a barbecue on the beach. Some resorts take this
a step further by conducting the excursion by sea plane.
Night fishing is a special Maldivian form of evening entertainment
in which you could enjoy the peace and stillness of the night
under starry skies while you fish for snapper or grouper, and
end the evening with a barbecue prepared with your very own
catch.
Resorts also offer you the opportunity to savor the beauty of the
Maldives from the air. While some resorts offer organized photo
flights by seaplane, you have the option of arranging your own
aerial expedition as well.
Male’ Excursions are organized regularly by resorts in Male’
Atoll, however some resorts in other atolls also offer you the
opportunity to visit the capital during your stay. Male’ is the
political and commercial hub of the country. (see section on
Male’)
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Spas
Sports & Rec re ation Sports in Resorts Resorts offer a variety of sports for the en joyment of their guests; among which beach volleyball is the most obvious. However many resorts have tennis courts of exceptional quality and fully equipped gymnasiums complete with in structors. Badminton and squash courts are quite common in the resorts as well. Billiards, pool and a variety of board games are offered on most resorts.
The Maldives’ spas are in a world of their own. It is the perfect blend of luxurious therapies, health and beauty ex pe riences and sensory stimulation complemented by the tran quil surrounding and blissful tropical beauty.
Spas offer a large number of therapies and facilities ranging from aromatherapy, massage to jacuzzis and saunas. Many of the treatments combine traditional Asian thera pies with classic European spa techniques.
While some resorts own and operate their own spas, many of the resort spas are operated by spa chains.
Resort En ter tainmentEntertainment in the evenings differs widely from resort to resort. Some resorts provide a more club-like atmosphere. They may have a weekly program of animation with pro fessional entertainers. Almost all resorts offer disco and live music either with their in-house DJs and bands or visiting bands from Male’. Some resorts include traditional dance and music in their entertainment programs.
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Located at the crossways of the Indian Ocean shipping lanes on the main seaway around the Indian subcontinent,
the Maldives has long been a meeting point for African, Arab, Malay and Indonesian mariners. Throughout the
cen tu ries these influences have shaped the Maldivian way of life. This can be seen from the many facets of
Maldivian lifestyle such as dining, music, art and craft.
Music
Art & Craft
Bodu Beru is the most popular form of music and dance in the country,
believed to have been introduced in the early 19th cen tury by African slaves.
Historians believe that Thaara, which also holds a special place in local en ter-
tainment, have been in tro duced from the Middle East in the seventeenth
century. Other forms of dance such as Bandiya Jehun have a strong South
Asian flavor. Today west ern pop and Indian music is popular with the young
and old.
The Maldivians are skilled craftsmen. This can be seen in several of Maldivian
arts and craft; the deft coral stone carvings at Hukuru Miskiiy, the intricate
lacquer art, the fine mats woven by the women of Fioari in the south and
the work of skilled calligraphers whose works old and new that can be
viewed in mosques around the country.
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Culture
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National Holidays and Festivals 2010
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Travel to Maldives
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New Year HolidayNational DayProphet Muhammad’s BirthdayThe Day Maldives Embraced IslamIndependence DayOn the Occasion of Independence DayBeginning of RamadanFit’r Eid DayOn the Occasion of Fit’r Eid DayOn the Occasion of Fit’r Eid DayVictory DayRepublic DayHaj DayAl’h’aa Eid DayOn the Occasion of Al’h’aa Eid DayOn the Occasion of Al’h’aa Eid DayOn the Occasion of Al’h’aa Eid DayIslamic New Year Holiday
Although geographically isolated the Maldives is easily accessible by air from anywhere in Southeast Asia, Middle
East and Europe. Co lombo is an hour’s journey away by air, from Singapore and Dubai it takes about four hours
and from Europe it takes nine to eleven hours to reach Male’. (see section on Airlines under Need to Know)
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Malé In ter na tional AirportMale’ International Airport is on an island that only houses the airport and related facilities. The airport located
on Hulhule Is land is a modern well-equipped airport with all the facilities and services one would expect from an
international airport. The air port complex houses terminals for arrivals and de par tures, landside shops and airside
duty free shops, restaurants, medical facilities, bank, post office and other services. The is land also houses the airport
hotel.
What to pack
Immigration/Visa
Customs
MTPB at the airport
The Maldives is warm throughout the year. Light, cotton and
linen wear is ideal. Pack lots of tee shirts, beachwear, and wrap-
around skirts, cotton shirts and shorts. For visits to inhabited
islands, where most of the streets are of compact sand, or Malé
where the streets are paved, sandals are easy to walk on. Some
essential items include swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen and
a hat or a cap. If your travel plan includes traveling to many is-
lands, a mosquito repellent may become handy.
Tourists are issued a maximum of 30-day tourist visa on arrival. A
valid travel document is necessary. Visa extensions are granted
by the De partment of Immigration and Emigration in Malé.
The import of firearms, drugs, pornography and idols of
worship are prohibited. Dogs, pigs, and pork products are also
prohibited for import by tourists. Alcohol imported under a spe-
cial license is available in all the resorts. Similarly pork products
are available at most of the resorts as well. Prohibited products
such as alcohol brought in by passengers are bonded and re-
leased at departure.
An international certificate of inoculation against yellow fever
and cholera is required by visitors arriving from infected coun-
tries.
The Maldives Tourism Promotion Board has a counter at the
air port arrival terminal to provide information and assistance
to tourists arriving in the country and provide a variety of
brochures in different languages for guests.
Health Requirements
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Resort TransferIf you have a booking with a resort, transfer is usually arranged prior to your arrival. The options of speedboat or
seaplane trans fer where available is for you to choose from. For transfer to resorts close to the airport, motorboat
or dhoni transfer is quite convenient. Even if you make a resort booking while in Malé, transfer arrangements are
often made by the resort.
The Maldives has one of the largest seaplane fleets in the world, not surprising for a country with 99% ocean
and more than a thousand islands. The low altitude seaplane journey offers you the additional opportunity to
experience a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the country.
Departure TaxThe airport departure tax which is US$ 12.00 is usually
included when you purchase your airline ticket.
Duty Free ShoppingDuty Free Shopping is only available at the departure
terminal at Malé International Airport. The lounge has
specialized shops with a wide variety of international
brands selling well known products at competitive prices.
The duty free lounge has shops for toys, souvenirs, perfume,
electronics, watches, fashion accessories, jew ellery, liquor,
tobacco and confectionery.
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Male’ the Capital
Malé with a population of about 100,000 is the commercial and political hub of the Maldives. It is home to
all government min is tries and departments, all of the larger companies, banks, commu ni cations and the key
institutions that control the nation’s eco nomic and social life.
Malé consists of five districts or wards; four on the island of Male’, A fifth on Villingili , the island to west of Male’
just 10 minutes away by boat, a sixth on Hulhumale’ which is 20 minutes away by boat. The Male’ International
Airport is on Hulhule Island, a couple of miles to the north east of Malé.
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Sights of Male’Hukuru Miskiiy
Mulee-aage – The Presidential Palace
The Hukuru Miskiiy or Friday Mosque built in 1656 during
the reign of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar contains some of the
finest samples of Maldivian workmanship. The walls are built
with finely fluted coral blocks with elaborate coral carvings.
Inside the mosque are intricate wooden engravings. The
minaret of the Hukuru Miskiiy was built in 1667.
The Presidential Palace Mulee-aage was built just before the First World War by Sultan Shamsuddeen III for his son. The Sultan was deposed and his son never took the office. In 1953, during the First Republic Mulee-aage was designated as the Presidential Palace. Except for the period between 1998 and 2008, the official residence of the President of the Maldives has been Mulee-aage until Theemuge was built in 1998 and was the former official residence of the president of the Maldives during the last 10 years of the presidency of Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom. However, with the change in government in 2008, Mulee-aage remains as the present official presidential residence.
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Sultan Park & Museum
Medhuziyaaraiy
The ‘Artificial Beach’
Islamic Centre
It may sound strange in a country renowned for its beaches,
how ever it is true that the residents of Malé get to enjoy an
artificial beach built on the eastern side of the island. The beach
is ideal for swimmers and those who cannot go to the nearby
islands to enjoy the beach. There are food outlets and benches
in the area where one can sit down and enjoy the scenery.
Just opposite the small park adjoining the Hukuru Miskiiy,
is the tomb of Abu-al Barakaat, to whom the nation pays its
respects for bringing to our shores the enlightenment of Islam
in 1153.
The Sultan Park and the National Museum are part of the old
Sultan’s Palace and Palace grounds during the time of the mon-
ar chy. The Museum opened in 1952 and displays a large variety
of objects and artifacts from times gone by. The collection
comprises of relics from the pre-Islamic times to royal antiquities
belonging to different monarchs. The Museum is open from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. except Fridays and public holidays.
The Islamic Centre opened in 1984, is located between
Meduziyaaraiy Magu and Ameeru Ahmed Magu. The Centre’s
most important feature is the grand mosque, Masjidul Sultan
Mohammad Thakurufaanu al A’zam which holds up to 5,000
people. In addition to the Grand Mosque, the Islamic Centre
houses a conference hall, an Islamic library and classrooms.
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TheemugeTheemuge is one of the most important attractions for those visiting Male’ and is on the itinerary of any tour in Male’. The design and architecture of the palace combines the grandeur of local tradition with modernity. The palace is on Orchid Magu west of the main shopping area. Theemuge was used by the former president as the presidential residence for the last 10years from 1998. At present after the new government took over in November 2008, Theemuge has been used as the site of the Supreme Court of the Maldives.
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‘Tea Shops’
Restaurants
One of the most exciting places to visit in Malé is the Fish Market.
The market really comes to life in the afternoon when dhonis, or
the local fishing boats start arriving with their catch. Maldivians
buy fresh fish for their homes every day and a visit to the fish
market is part of the day’s program for many.
A little further to the west of the fish market is the aptly named
Local Market. The market consists of a series of stalls that stock the
produce of islands from all over the Maldives. This is the place to
be if you wish to sample some of the local fruits or preserves.
Wherever you are in Malé, there is a restaurant, a ‘coffeeshop’, or a ‘teashop’, or an eating establishment of some sort
near you. Each type offers a different type of food and social ex pe rience.
The traditional Malé ‘teashop’ is still the most popular amongst
the locals. Here you get to enjoy local foods and are some times
noisy with lots of activity. There are several teashops scattered
around the island. If you are in a hurry this is the ideal place as
they serve the local version of ‘fast food’. Teashops open early in
the morning some as early as 5.00 a.m. and close at 1.00 a.m.
There are several restaurants, some of which are air-con di-
tioned and others providing a more relaxed open-air concept.
Res tau rants range from those offering sophisticated in ter na-
tional menus to those serving more localized Asian and Eu ro-
pean dishes. Some are open from breakfast, while others are
open from lunchtime. All restaurants close at 1.00 a.m. in the
morning.
MarketsFish Market
‘Local Market’
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Eating Out
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Sport & Rec re ation
Facilities in Male’
Maldivians are avid sports fans and enjoy playing and watching a wide range of sports and games. Football is
the most popular sport in the country and there are several tournaments of different levels held throughout the
country each year. Volleyball, swimming, bas ket ball, cricket, athletics, badminton and tennis tournaments are
sig nifi cant events in the national sports calendar.
There are several gyms, fitness clubs and aerobic centres in
Malé, with professional equipment and trainers. Billiards and
pool are increasing in popularity and there are a few snooker
and pool centres in Malé.
Maldives is known for its diving and spas, and Malé is no ex-
ception. Although few in numbers, there are diving centres and
spas right here in the capital.
Surfing is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Malé
Point, a recognized surf break, south east of Malé, is popular
with local surfers.
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Coffee ShopsThe coffee shop is the modern version of the teashop. Coffee
shops serve a variety of snack and quick meals such as noodles
and fried rice. Mostly small and cozy, they offer good meals at
lower prices compared to restaurants. Coffee shops open in the
morning between 8.00 a.m and 9.00 a.m and remain open until
1.00 a.m in the night.
ShoppingMalé is the commercial hub of the Maldives and there are a variety of shops, serving the needs of the 80,000
residents of the city and the thousands of shoppers who come to Malé from the is lands. While the neigh borhood
convenient stores may be open at 6.00 or 7.00, shops in the main streets open around 9.00 or 10.00 in the
morning. All shops close at 11.00 p.m. Shops are closed for 15 minutes for prayer times.
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Souvenir Shops
Bookshops
The northern end of Chaandhanee Magu is famed for its souvenir shops,
however there are few other good souvenir shops located elsewhere in the
city. Souvenir shops offer a variety of souvenirs, local handicraft, tee shirts,
batiks and a variety of books on the Maldives in different languages.
There are several bookshops and stationery shops in Malé. The main
bookshops stock a variety of educational books for students, fiction and non-
fiction and children’s books from well-known in ter na tional publishers.
Majeedee Magu and other main streets are lined with shops selling clothing,
shoes and a variety of other products. Some shops specialize in internationally
renowned brands of sports goods, clothing and lifestyle products, and
electronics. Shops are open from morning till 11.00 p.m.
Post & Communications
Telephone ServicesTelephone and mobile phone services in the country are pro vided by Dhiraagu, the Maldives
telecommunications company. GSM Mobile phone services are also provided by Dhiraagu and Wataniyya
Telecoms; post and prepaid services are available. Roaming arrangements are available for customers of
ma jor mobile op erators in the world.
OnlineThere are several cyber cafés located in different areas of Malé. Internet services in the Maldives are provided
by two ISPs li censed by the government.
Postage & Courier ServiceThe Maldives Post Limited provides postal services in addition to their express courier service EMS. Most of
the international cou rier services are also represented in Malé.
Majeedhee Magu
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Money MattersCurrency/Money ChangersThe local currency is the Rufiyaa. A Rufiyaa is 100 Laari. The Rufiyaa is in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and
5 Rufiyaa notes, 1 and 2 Rufiya coins and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 Laari coins. The exchange rate as of December 2004
is MRf. 12.75 against the United States Dollar. All resorts, hotels, most major shops and restaurants are authorized
money changers and can accept payment in most major currencies and by credit card.
The Bank of Maldives Airport Branch located at the arrivals ter mi nal also offers money changing services. If you
are in need of Rufiyaa while in Malé, banks would be the most convenient choice.
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Banks
ATMs
The Bank of Maldives is the national bank and has several branches in Male’.
The Bank also has branches in some of the other major population centers
such as Seenu Atoll Hithadhoo, Haa Dhaalu Atoll Kulhudhufushi and Lhaviyani
Atoll Naifaru. There is also a branch of the bank at Malé International Air port.
Other banks include HSBC, State Bank of India, Bank of Ceylon and Habib
Bank.
Most of the banks represented in Malé provide automatic teller machine
(ATM) services. There are several Bank of Maldives ATMs and ATMs of other
banks conveniently located at several key points in Malé, which offer regular
ATM services as well as credit card services for some major credit cards.
Getting AroundTaxisAlthough Malé is relatively small you may need the services of a taxi especially
if it is raining. In Malé taxis charge between Rf. 20.00 - 25.00 per stop, with
an extra charge of Rf. 5.00 for luggage carried. Although taxis can be hailed
on the street, the norm in Malé is to call one of the many taxi centres that
operate in the city.
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Airport FerriesFerries to the airport charge Rf 10.00 per person before midnight and Rf 20.00
after midnight. If you are in a large group it may be more convenient and
economical to charter one. The price for chartering a ferry is Rf 250.00 before
sunset and Rf 350.00 after sunset. The airport ferry jetty, jetty no.9, is located in
Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Henveiru, close to Nasandhura Palace Hotel.
In ter Atoll Airand Sea Trans port There are four regional airports in the country. Island Aviation operates
regular scheduled flights to Gan in Seenu Atoll, Kadhdhoo in Laamu Atoll,
Kaadedhdhoo in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll and Hanimaadhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll
from Malé International Air port. There are no scheduled domestic passenger
and cargo ships, however many travel between Malé and the atolls on a
regular basis.
Seaplane Ser vicesBookings for seats or for private charters of seaplane can be organized from
Malé, from the airport or from the resorts.
Speedboat and Dhoni ServicesDhonis are convenient only to travel to short distances mainly because
of their slow speed. Dhonis are especially convenient for diving and
excursions. There are several companies providing speed boat and dhoni
charter services in Malé.
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Useful Contacts
Need to KnowEmergency / Useful Numbers
Taxi Centres in Male’
Fire: 118Police: 119Ambulance: 102Electricity: 104Water: 105Telephone: 123
Airport Flight Information: 3322211
Telephone Directory Inquiries
Dial Cab Transport Services 3323132Kulee Dhuveli 3322122Loyal Taxi Services 3325656New Taxi Service 3325757J.R Taxi 3321919Regal Taxi 3321313Fine Taxi 3321414Rasal Taxi Service 3329292
A.D.K HospitalSosun Magu, H, 20040 , Male’ Tel: +960 3313553
Dhiraagu: 110Wataniyya: 120
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Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI)
3rd Floor, Gadhamoo Bld, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: +960 3326640Fax: +960 3326641E-mail: [email protected]: www.mati.com.mv
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC)
4th Floor, H. Aage, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: +960 3347766Fax: +960 3347733E-mail: [email protected]: www.mtdc.com.mv
LiveBoard Association Maldives (LAM)
4th Floor, M.A. Uthuthuruvehi, Canary MaguTel: +960 3300640Fax: +960 3300360E-mail: [email protected]: www.liveaboardassociation.mv
Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators (MATATO)
3rd Floor, H. MaaramTel: +9603344909Fax: +9603344929Email: [email protected]: www.matato.org
MALDIVES ASSOCIATION OF YACHT AGENTS (MAYA)
2nd floor, Lets go tower, Male’, MaldivesTel: +9603347755Fax: +9603307755Email: [email protected]: www.mayamalives.com
DIVERS ASSOCIATION OF MALDIVES (DAM)
M. Lodge, Izzuddeen Magu, Male’, MaldivesTel: +9607773998 / +9607785165Fax: +9603332922Email: [email protected]: www.dam.org.mv
Maldives Government Tourist Information Office (MGTIO)
Aschaffenburger Str. 96g63500 SeligenstadtTel: +49 6182 9 934 857Fax: +49 6182 9 934 858Email: [email protected]: www.visitmaldives.de
Inter-Resort Seaplane Transport CompaniesTrans Maldivian AirwaysMale’ International Airport, P. O Box 2079Tel: +960 3325708Fax: +960 3323161E-mail: [email protected],[email protected]: www.transmaldivian.com
Maldivian Air Taxi (PTE) LTDMale’ International AirporP.O. Box 2023, Male’Tel: +960 3315201Fax: +960 3315203E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
MALDIVIANNo: 26, Ameer Ahmed MaguRep of Maldives,Tel:+960 3335566, Fax:+960 [email protected]
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Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) Kanbaa Aisa Rani Higun, M, 20402 , Male’ Tel: +960 3316647
Hospitals Voltage & Electricity
220V - 240V AC using round and square pin plugs
Airlines (Scheduled Flights) Bangkok Airways Sky Tours GSA 3317117Condor Universal Enterprises GSA 3334004Emirates Universal Enterprises PSA 3315466Indian Airlines Villa Travel and Tours GSA 3330099Indian Airlines Cyprea PSA 3310111LTU International Universal Enterprises GSA 3334004Malaysian Airlines Villa Travels and Tours PSA 3332555Qatar Airways Cyprea GSA & PSA 3334777Singapore Airlines Sunland PSA 3310031Srilankan Airlines Galaxy Enterprises / Inner Maldives Holidays GSA 3320002Air Seychelles Universal Enterprises GSA 3334004
Charter Flights Air Tours Crown Tours Local Agent 3329889Austrian Airlines Universal Enterprises GSA 3334004Belair Voyages Maldives Local Agent 3327737, 3323617Blue Panaroma Villa Travels & Tours Local Agent 3330088Britannia Inner Maldives Local Agent 3326309Czech Airlines Villa Travels & Tours Local Agent 3326143Edelweiss Air Voyages Maldives Local Agent 3327737, 3323617Eurofly Villa Travels & Tours Local Agent 3326143First Choice Voyages Maldives Local Agent 3327737, 3323617Hungarian Airlines Villa Travels & Tours Local Agent 3326143Kuwait Airways Villa Travels and Tours PSA 3330088Monarch Airlines Voyages Maldives Local Agent 3327737, 3323617Neos Spa Sky Tours Local Agent 3324881Transaero Airlines Sky Tours Local Agent 3326309
Offline Carriers British Airways Voyages Maldives GSA 3327737, 3323617Cathay Pacific Universal Enterprises PSA & GSA 3 334004Ethihad Airways Air Travels Maldives Pvt Ltd PSA 3333883Gulf Air Expo Investments PSA & GSA 3315435KLM Royal Speed Travels GSA 3323069Dutch Airlines Lufthansa Universal Enterprises PSA & GSA 3334004Swiss Air Voyages Maldives GSA 3327737, 3323617Thai Airways Cyprea PSA 3310111
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Domestic Airports Haa Dhaal Hanimaadhoo 6520023Laamu Kadhdhoo 6800522Gaafu Dhaalu Kaadedhdhoo 6840012
Cargo Flights Aeroflot 3317243Expo Aviation 3328880Srilankan Airways 3315681Living Stone 3317243
Courier Agents DHL International 3326688Express Needs 3333536Federal Express 3332244F&C Speed Services 3333536Maldives Post Limited 3321558Oriental Express Pvt Ltd 3328880, 3330589The Silver Company 3325621, 3315273TNT International 3326006Transmal International 3310808, 3326006
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Sustaining the Environment Maldivians live close to the elements and therefore have a deep rooted
respect for the environment around them. Both tourism and fisheries
follow strict environment friendly methods and guide lines either through
tradition or rules and regulations.
The Government of the Maldives and the Ministry of Tourism un der-
stand the importance of protecting and preserving the en vi ronment for
sustainable tourism, hence the policies and practices fo cus on safeguarding
the beautiful but fragile environment of the Maldives.
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Domestic Airlines Maldivian 3335544Maldivian Air Taxi (Pte) Ltd 3315201Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) 3325708
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Protected Marine Life
Fishing or collection of these species is prohibited. Black CoralTriton Shell (Conch Shell)Giant ClamBerried and Small LobstersTurtlesNapoleon WrasseDolphinsWhale Shark Whales
Protected Marine Ar easThe 25 marine protected areas un der the Law on Protection and Pres er vation of the Environment are:
1 North Maalhosmadulu Vilingili Thila2 South Maalhosmadulu Dhigali Haa / Horubadhoo Thila3 Faadhippolhu Fusheevaru Thila4 Kureddhoo Kandu Olhi5 Male’ Atoll Makunudhoo Kandu Olhi6 Rasfaree and the enclosed reef7 Thamburudhoo Thila8 Gaathugiri / Ad’dhashugiri9 Giraavaru Kuda Haa10 Dhekunu Thilafalhuge Miyaruvani11 Kollavaanee in the centre of Gulhifalhu 12 Emboodhoo Kandu Olhi13 Guraidhoo Kandu Olhi 14 Lankan Thila15 Ari Atoll Maayaa Thila 16 Orimas Thila 17 Mushimasmigili Thila18 Kudarah Thila19 Karibeyru Thila20 Faruhuruvalhibeyru21 Felidhu Atoll Miyaru Kandu 22 Vattaru Kandu23 Mulaku Atoll Lhazikuraadi24 North Nilandhe Atoll Filitheyo Kandu25 South Nilandhe Atoll Fushi Kandu
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N 04 33’ E73 22’
N 04 24’ E73 20’
N 04 19’ E73 34.5’
N04 14.5’ E73 32’
N04 13’ E73 24.5’
N04 11’ E73 25.5’
N04 05’ E73 32’
N03 54’ E73 28’
N04 05’ E72 51.5’
N03 59’ E72 57’
N03 57.5’ E72 55’
N03 34’ E72 55’
N03 35’ E73 30’
N05 29’ E73 31’
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Protectionof Areas & Species in the Maldives
Protected Dive Sites15 important marine dive sites were es tab lished as marine pro tected areas in 1996, reg is tered in the Ministry of
Environment, Energy and Water and managed by the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation. In 1999 additional
10 dive sites were declared as protected ar eas es tab lished in the Ministry of Home Affairs. Anchoring, and fishing
ex cept for traditional bait-fishing and destructive activities are strictly prohibited in these sites.
Protected Dive Sites in the Tourism Zone since June 1995
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Male’ Atoll
Male’ Atoll
Male’ Atoll
Male’ Atoll
Male’ Atoll
Male’ Atoll
Male’ Atoll
Male’ Atoll
Ari Atoll
Ari Atoll
Ari Atoll
Ari Atoll
Vaavu Atoll
Lhaviyani Atoll
Makunudhoo Channel
Rasfari island and the outside reef
H.P Reef
Banana Reef
Giravaru Kuda Haa
Lions Head
Emboodhoo Channel
Guraidhoo Channel
Maayaa Thila
Orimas Thila
Fish Head
Pink Shark Thila
Miyaru Kandu
Fushifaru Kandu
Makunudhoo kandu Olhi
Rasfaree aai vashaigenvaa faru
Thanburudhoo Thila
Gaathu Giri nuvatha Adhdhashu Giri
Giravaru Kuda Haa
Dhekunu Thila Falhuge Miyaruvani
Emboodhoo Kandu Olhi
Guraidhoo Kandu Olhi
Maaya Thila
Magau Thila
Mushimasmigili Thila
Kuda Rah Thila
Dhevana Kandu
Fushifaru Kandu
Gulhi falhuge medhugai onna
kollavaani
Hans Hass Place;
Kikki Reef; Dragons MouthMale’ Atoll7
No Atoll Dive Site Local Name GPS location
N04 10.5’ E73 28’
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N05’08.842 E73’02.430
N03 00’ E72 55.9’
N03 2.30 E73 13.0
N05’ 33.5 E73’ 29.0
N02 56’ E073 32’
N04’ 05.6 E73’ 57.2
N05’ 32.0 E72’ 58.4
N03,35.5 E72,43.5
N03 13.5 E73 25.5
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Protected Dive Sites in the Tourism zone since October 1999
Apart from the designated marine pro tected areas, the following islands are conserved and pro tected from
exploitation.
•HurasdhooinNorthAriAtoll
•HithaadhooinGaafAlifAtoll
•RasfariinKaafuAtoll
Other Pro tected Areas
Protected BirdsWhite Tern (Gygyis alba monte), bird commonly found in Addu Atoll and southern atolls was declared as a
protected species in June 1996 by the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Water.
Since 15 July 1999, 22 bird species are protected in the Maldives, MHHE Circular 1/96/34 (02 June 1996).
Catching, maltreating, trading and keeping in captivity, removal of eggs and de struction of nesting grounds
of these birds were banned effective from January 01, 2000, MHHE Circular 10-C/99/24 (11 July 1999)
For more information on the bird species please visit the following website;
http://www.environment.gov.mv/index2.htm
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Baa
Dhaalu
Faafu
Lhaviyani
Meemu
North Ari
Raa
South Ari
Vaavu
Dhigali Haa or Horubadhoo Thila
Fushi Kandu
Filitheyo Kandu
Kuredhu Express
Hakura Thila
Kari Beyru Thila
Anemone City
Madivaru
Vattaru Kandu
Dhigali Haa
Fushi Kandu
Filitheyo Kandu
Kuredhu Kanduolhi/Kuru Kanduolhi
Lhazikuraadi
Kari Beyru Thila
Vilingili Thila
Faruhuravalhi Beyru
Vattaru Kandu
Lankan Thila / Kalhi Bodu Thila
Nasimo Thila/ Paradise RockBlue Caves / Virgin Reef / Blue Shadow
North Male’7
No Atoll Dive Site Local Name GPS location
N04’ 17.133 E73’ 32.180
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The following de structive fishing meth ods are also banned:
•Useofdynamiteorexplosives;
•Useofgunsoranyothersuchdevisestocatchfish;
•Useofchemicalstocollectorcatchfish;
•Useofscubageartocollectseacucumberandlobsters.
•BlackCorals •Eels •TrochusShells
•Bigeyescadunder6” •Tritonshells •SkatesandRays
•PearlOysters •Dolphins •Lobstersandlobstermeat
•Whales •Alltypesofcorals(exceptorganpipecoral)
•ParrotFish •Turtles
•AlltypesofBaitFish •PufferFish
Marine species banned from export (as of De cem ber 1996) in the Maldives include:
Marine species prohibited from killing, catching and collection or extraction in the Maldivian waters include:
•Dolphins{since15May1993,NoticeNo:FA-A1/29/93/14(15-05-1993)}
•Berriedfemalelobstersandthoselessthan25cmintotallength{since15May1993,
NoticeNo:FA-A1/29/93/14(15-05-1993)}
•Whales{since15May1993,NoticeNo:FA-A1/29/93/14(15-05-1993)}
•GiantClams{since15May1993,NoticeNo:FA-A1/29/93/14(15-05-1993)}
•TritonShells{since15May1993,NoticeNo:FA-A1/29/93/14(15-05-1993)}
•BlackCoral{since01January1995,NoticeNo:FA-A1/29/95/01(01-01-1995)}
•NapoleonWrasse{since24June1995,NoticeNo:FA-A1/29/95/39(24-06-1995)}
•WhaleShark{since24June1995,NoticeNo:FA-A1/29/95/39(24-06-1995)}
•Turtles{for10yearssince24June1995,NoticeNo:FA-A1/29/95/39(24-06-1995)}
Sharks Under Fisheries Law 5/87, in September 1998 MoFA banned fishing of sharks for a period of 10 years within a 12 mile
distance from the following atolls;
1- Baa Atoll 2- Lhaviyani Atoll
3- Malé Atoll 4- North Ari Atoll
5- South Ari Atoll 6- Vaavu Atoll
7- Seenu Atoll
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Vela / Kahanbu
Hawksbill and Green Turtle
Morinda Citrifolia
Endheri
Black Coral
Pandanus Odoratissimus
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Ihi
Lob ster
Leucaena Leucocephala
Sangu
Triton
Terminalia Cattapa
Maahulhubu Landaa
Napoleon Wrasse
Cheilinus Undulatus
Koamas
Dolphin
Premna Obtusifolia
Fehurihi
Whale Shark
Hibiscus Tiliaceous
Bodumas
Whale
Guettarda Speciosa
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Do’s and Don’ts Cover yourself properly when visiting inhabited islands and Male’. For men shorts and a shirt are acceptable. Women are expected to cover their bodies and thighs. While swimming trunks, bikinis and other beachwear is the norm on the resort, they are not acceptable on inhabited islands. Remember that nudism in public places is prohibited. Traditionally Maldivians eat with their fingers. If you wish to follow the local tradition keep in mind that it is considered unhygienic to touch food with the left hand. If in doubt use a spoon. Be conscious of the delicate local environment. Do not touch or pick corals when diving or snorkeling. The Maldivians use the Islamic greeting “Assalaam Alaikum” to greet friends and strangers alike. “Shukuriyya” means thank you.
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Useful DhivehiWords & Phrases
Pro nun ciationa as in but
aa as in market
i as in big
ee as in leek
u as in put
oo as in moon
e as in red
ey as in bay
o as in pot
oa as in boat
ai as in eye
Numbers
One EkehTwo DheyhThree ThinehFour HatharehFive FahehSix HaehSeven HathehEight AshehNine NuvaehTen DhihaehTwenty VihiThirty ThireesForty SaalheesFifty FansaasSixty FasdholhasSeventy HaiydhihaEighty AddihaNinety NuvadhihaHundred Satheyhka
Greetings
Hello As-salaam AlaikumHow are you? Haalu Kihineh?Good RaganlhuI am going Aharen dhanee
Small Talk
Where? Kobaa?
Why? Keevve?When? Kon iraku?Who? Kaaku?Thank you ShukuriyyaaWhose? Kaakuge?What? Kon echcheh? / keekay?Wait Madu kureyCome AadheyYes AanNo NoonDon’t know NeyngeWho is that? E ee Kaaku?Them E meehunWhose is this? Mee kaakuge?I AharenMe MaHim/Her EynaMale FirihenFemale Anhen
Time
What time is it? Gandin kihaaireh?Clock /watch GadiDawn FathisMorning HedhunuNoon MendhuruAfternoon MendhurufasEvening HaveeruNight Reygandu
Today MiadhuTomorrow MaadhanYesterday IyyeNow MihaaruLater Fahun
At the Market
How much is this? Kihaa Varakah?Cheap Agu heyoExpensive Agu boduFruit MeyvaaBanana DhonkeyoMango AnbuPapaya FalhoaFish MasReef Fish Faru masDried Fish Hiki masVegetables Tharukaaree
In the Restaurant
Tea SaiShort eats/savories HedhikaRice BaiyCurry RihaFish curry Mas rihaChicken KukulhuBeef GerimasWater FenMilk KiruSugar Hakuru
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Mr. Ali NoordeenHonorary Consul of Austria in the Republic of MaldivesConsulate of the Republic of AustraliaUniversal Enterprises Private Limited39 Orchid Magu, P.O.Box 20-15, Male’, MaldivesTel: 960-3332254, Fax: 960-3322678E-mail: [email protected]
Mr. Abdullah SaeedHonorary Consul of Denmark in the Republic of MaldivesRoyal Danish Consulate25 Boduthakurufaanu MaguMale’, MaldivesTel: 960-331 5175, Fax: 960-332 3523Email: [email protected]
Mr. Ismail WafirHonorary Consul of France in the Republic of MaldivesConsulate of the Republic of FranceH. Madhoo, 2nd Floor, Male’, MaldivesTel: 960-3317255, Fax: 960-3317254E-mail: [email protected]
Mr. Abdullah SaeedHonorary Consul of Finland in the Republic of MaldivesConsulate of Finland25 Boduthakurufaanu MaguMale’, MaldivesTel: 960-331 5176, Fax: 960-332 3523Email: [email protected]
Dr. Ibrahim ManikuHonorary Consul of Germany in the Republic of MaldivesConsulate of the Federal Republic of GermanyUniversal Enterprises Private Limited39 Orchid Magu, P.O.Box 20-15, Male’, MaldivesTel: 960-3322971, Fax: 960-3322678
Ms. Giorgia MarazziHonorary Council of Italy in the Republic of Maldives4th Floor, Opera Building, Chaandhanee MaguTel : +960 3342071, +9607786773Fax: 960 3342071Email: [email protected]
Mr. Ibrahim Mohamed DidiHonorary Council of Iceland in the Republic of MaldivesConsulate of the Republic of IcelandG.Manam Building, 2/1 Neeloafaru MaguTel: 960 3334400, Fax: 960 3334446Email: [email protected]
Mr. Ahmed SaleemHonorary Consul of New Zealand in the Republic of Maldives6th Floor, Fasmeeru Building, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: 960-3322432Fax: 960-332 4009E-mail:[email protected]
Mr. Abdullah SaeedHonorary Consul of Norway in the Republic of MaldivesRoyal Norwegian Consulate25 Boduthakurufaanu MaguMale’ 20-05Tel: 960-331 5176, Fax: 960-332 3523Email: [email protected]
Mr. Ahmed Mahir DidiHonorary Counsul of Russia in the Republic of MaldivesCosulate of the Russian FederationUniversal Enterprises Private Limited39 Orchid Magu, P.O.Box 20-15, Male’, MaldivesTel: 960-332 323080Fax: 960-332 2678, 332 0274
Mr. Ismail HilmyHonorary Consul General of Turkey in the Republic of MaldivesConsulate General of Turkey2nd Floor, H. Aage, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’, MaldivesTel: 960-332 2719, 332-0850Fax: 960-3323463
Mr. Abdullah SaeedHonorary Consul of Sweden in the Republic of MaldivesRoyal Swidish Consulate 25 Boduthakurufaanu MaguMale’ 20-05Tel: 960- 332 5174, Fax: 960-332 3523Email: [email protected]
Mr. Sanjay BansalConsular Correspondent of the Kingdom of Netherlands in the Republic of Maldives,3rd Floor, STO Aifaanu Building, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’, MaldivesTel: 960-332 3609, Fax: 960-332 2380Email: [email protected]
DENMARKAUSTRIA
FRANCE FINLAND
GERMANY ITALY
NEW ZELANDICE LAND
RUSSIANORWAY
TURKEYSWEDEN
NETHERLANDS
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Honorary Consular Corps in the Maldives
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Maldives Diplomatic Missions and Representative Offices Abroad
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Embassy of Republic of Maldives in ChinaBuilding 1-5-31, Jianguomenwai Diplomatic Compound, No:1 Jianwai Xiushui Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600Tel: +86 10 8532 3454Fax: +86 10 8532 3746Email: [email protected]: www.maldivesembassy.cn
High Commission of Maldives in IndiaB2 Anand NiketanNew Delhi - 110021, IndiaTel: +91 11 41435701Fax: +91 1141435709Email: [email protected]
CHINA INDIA
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Embassy of Republic of Maldives in Japan8F. Ikura Mint Building1-9-10-Azabudai, Mina-toku, Tokyo, 106-0041Tel: +81 3 6234 4215Fax:+81 3 6234 4316Email: [email protected]@maldivesembassy.jp
High Commission of Maldives in MalaysiaSuite 07 - 01, Menara See Hoy Chan374 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala LumpurTel: +603 2163 7244Fax: +603 2164 7244Email: [email protected]
JAPAN MALAYSIA
High Commission of Maldives101, Thomson Road30-01A, United Square, Singapore 307591Tel: 65 6720 9012Fax: 65 6720 9015E-mail:[email protected]: www.maldiveshighcommission.sq
Emabssy of the Republic of Maldives in Saudi Arabia8 Abu El Izzu El Kharasaani LaneEl Jauf street - El Sulaimaniyya DistrictRiyadh, Sudi ArabiaTel: +966 14643725Email : [email protected]
SINGAPORE SAUDI ARABIA
High Commission of Maldives in Sri Lanka25 Melbourne Avenue, Colombo 4, Sri Lanka Tel: 94-11-5516302 -3Fax: 94-11-2581200E-mail: [email protected]
Permanent Mission of the Maldives to the United NationsOffice in GenevaRue de Lausanne 45-47 (3rd Floor), 1201 Geneva, SwitzerlandTel: +41 22 732 63 37Fax: +41 22 732 63 39Email: [email protected]
SRI LANKA UNITED NATIONS
Permanent Mission of the Maldives to the United NationsEmbassy of the Maldives of United States of America800 Second Avenue, Suite 400-ENew York, N.Y. 10017, United States of AmericaTel: 1-212-599-6195, 5996194Fax: 1-212-661-6405,E-mail: [email protected]/maldives
High Commission of Maldives in the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland22, Nottingham PlaceLondon WIU 5NJ, United KingdomTel: 44 - 20 7224 2135Fax: 44 - 20 7224 2157E-mail: [email protected]
UNITED NATIONS UNITED KINGDOM
Embassy of the Republic of Maldives1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 211Washington, DC 20036, USATel: 01 202 507 8934Fax: 01 202 507 8935Email: [email protected]: www.maldivesembassy.us
Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the European UnionRond Point Schuman 11B-1040 Brussels, BelgiumTel: 32 2256 7567Fax: 32 2256 7569Email: [email protected]: www.maldivesmission.eu
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA EUROPEAN UNION
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Resorts in The Maldives
ADAARAN CLUB BATHALA
ADAARAN SELECT HUDHURANFUSHI
ALIMATHA AQUATIC RESORT
ANANTARA RESORT & SPA MALDIVES
ANGSANA RESORT & SPA MALDIVES VELAVARU
ASDU SUN ISLAND
BANDOS ISLAND RESORT & SPA
ADAARAN CLUB RANNALHI
ADAARAN SELECT MEEDHUPPARU
ALILA VILLAS HADAHAA, MALDIVES
ANGAGA ISLAND RESORT & SPA
ANGSANA RESORT & SPA MALDIVES IHURU
ATHURUGAU ISLAND RESORT
BANYAN TREE MALDIVES VABBINFARU
7/A STO Aifaanu Building, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: 6660609, 3323323Fax: 6660558, 3315237E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]: www.adaaran.com
7/A STO Aifaanu Building, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: 6643451, 3323323Fax: 6641931, 3315237E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]: www.adaaran.com
Safari Tours, Opera Building No 2, Male’Tel: 6700575, 3323524Fax: 6700544, 3322516Email: [email protected]
Eutopia Holdings Pvt Ltd, 1st Floor, H. MeerubahurugeTel: 6644100, 3341708Fax: 6640009, 3327058Email: [email protected]: www.maldives.anantara.com
Dhirham Travels, 4th & 5th floor, Moorithi Building, Male’Tel: 6760028, 3323369Fax: 6760029, 3324752E-mail: [email protected]: www.angsana.com
#01-05 MTCC Building, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: 6645051, 3332084Fax: 6640176, 3332502E-mail: [email protected]: www.asdu.com
H. Jazeera, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: 6640088, 3325529Fax: 6643877, 3318992Email: [email protected]: www.bandos.com
7/A STO Aifaanu Building, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: 6642688, 3323323Fax: 6642035, 3315237E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]: www.adaaran.com
7/A STO Aifaanu Building, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: 6587700, 3323323Fax: 6585500, 3315237E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]: www.adaaran.com
H.Asfaam, 2nd floor, Bodufungadu Magu,Male’ 20192Tel: 6828888, 3313388Fax: 6827777, 3316783E-mail: [email protected]: www.alilahotels.com/hadahaa
M. Newplot, Ameenee Magu, Male’Tel: 6680510, 3313523Fax: 6680520, 3313522Email: [email protected]: www.angaga.com.mv
Dhirham Travels, 4th & 5th floor, Moorithi Building, Male’Tel: 664 3147, 3323369Fax: 664 3843, 3324752E-mail: [email protected]: www.angsana.com
Voyages Maldives, P.Box Bo. 2019, Male’Tel: 6680508, 3310489Fax: 6680574, 3310390E-mail: [email protected]: www.planhotel.com
Dhirham Travels, 4th & 5th floor, Moorithi Building, Male’Tel: 664 3502, 3323369Fax: 664 5933, 3324752E-mail: [email protected]: www.banyantree.com
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BAROS MALDIVES
CHAAYA LAGOON HAKURAA HURAA
CLUB FARU, FARUKOLHUFUSHI
CLUB MED KANIFINOLHU
COCO PALM BODUHITHI
COCO PALM KUDAHITHI
DIVA MALDIVES
DREAM ISLAND MALDIVES
EMBUDU VILLAGE
FIHAALHOHI TOURIST RESORT
BIYADHOO ISLAND RESORT
CINNAMON ISLAND ALIDHOO
CONRAD MALDIVES RANGALI ISLAND
COCOA ISLAND
COCO PALM DHUNIKOLHU
CHAAYA ISLAND DHONVELI BEACH & SPA RESORT
DHIGGIRI TOURIST RESORT
ELLAIDHOO TOURIST RESORT
ERIYADU ISLAND RESORT
FILITHEYO ISLAND RESORT
Universal Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., 39 Orchid Magu, Male’Tel: 6642672, 3323080Fax: 6643497, 3322678Email: [email protected]: www.baros.com
John Keels Maldivian Resorts, 4th Floor, STO Aifaanu Building, Male’Tel: 672 0065, 3313738Fax: 6720013, 3326264E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.chaayamaldives.com
Mr. Hussain Shakir, G.Kaakeege (20-03), Male’,Tel: 6640553, 3323369Fax: 6642415, 3324752E-mail: [email protected]: www.clubfaru.net
P.O.Box 2051, Male; Atoll, MaldivesTel: 6643152Fax: 6644859Email: [email protected]: www.clubmed.com
Sunland Hotels Pte. Ltd, #04-01 STO Trade Centre, Male’Tel: 6641122, 3345555Fax: 6641133, 3346666Email: [email protected]: www.cocopalm.com.mv
Sunland Hotels Pte. Ltd, #04-01 STO Trade Centre, Male’Tel: 664 88 66, 3345555Fax: 664 88 77, 3346666E-mail: [email protected]: www.cocopalm.com.mv
C/O Sha Hussein & Co, 2nd Floor, Karankaa Villa, Male’Tel: 6680901, 3318807Fax: 6680902, 3318821E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.naiaderesorts.com
H.Beach Tower 1st Floor, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: 3322051Fax: 3327748Email: [email protected]
Kaimoo THS, H. Maagala, Meheli Goalhi, Male’Tel: 6644776, 3322212Fax: 6642673, 3318057Email: [email protected]: www.embudu.com
Dhirham Travels, 4th & 5th floor, Moorithi Building, Male’Tel: 6642903, 3323369Fax: 6643803, 3324752E-mail: [email protected]: www.fihalhohi.net
Sunland Hotels Pte Ltd, #04-01STO Trade Centre, Male’Tel: 6647171, 3336611Fax: 6647272, 3336622Email: [email protected] Website: www.biyadhoo.com.mv
John Keels Maldivian Resorts, 4th Floor, STO Aifaanu Building, Male’Tel: 650 1111, 3313738Fax: 650 1234, 332 6264E-mail: [email protected]: www.cinnamonhotels.com
Crown Company, 30, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: 6680629, 332 9889Fax: 6680619, 331 2832E-mail: [email protected]: www.conradhotels.com
Bandos Male’ Office, H. Jazeera, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: 6641818, 3325529Fax: 6641919, 3318992E-mail: res@cocoaisland,como.bzWebsite: www.como.bz
Sunland Hotels Pte. Ltd, #04-01 STO Trade Centre, Male’Tel: 6600011, 3345555Fax: 6600022, 3346666Email: [email protected]: www.cocopalm.com.mv
John Keels Maldivian Resorts, 4th Floor, STO Aifaanu Building, Male’Tel: 6640055, 3313738Fax: 6640066, 3326264E-mail: [email protected]: www.chaayamaldives.com
M & M Tours, Opera Building, Chandhanee Magu, Male’Tel: 6700593, 3323524Fax: 6700592, 3322516E-mail: [email protected]
John Keels Maldivian Resorts, 4th Floor, STO Aifaanu Building, Male’Tel: 6660586, 3313738Fax: 6660514, 3326264E-mail: [email protected]: www.chaayamaldives.com
C/O Platinaum Capital Holdings Pvt Ltd, MF Building, Chandhani Magu, Male’Tel: 6644487, 3343840Fax: 6645926, 3343841Email: [email protected]: www.eriyadumaldives.com
#03-02 STO Trade Centre, Orchid Magu, Male’Tel: 6740025, 3316131Fax: 6740024, 334 1885E-mail: [email protected]: www.aaaresorts.com.mv
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT MALDIVES AT KUDA HURAA
FUN ISLAND RESORT (under re-construction)
GASFINOLHU ISLAND RESORT
HALAVELI HOLIDAY VILLAGE (under construction)
HERATHERA ISLAND RESORT
HOLIDAY ISLAND (DHIFFUSHI)
ISLAND HIDEAWAY AT DHONAKULHI MALDIVES, SPA RESORT & MARINA
KANDOOMA TOURIST RESORT (opened)
KIHAADHUFFARU RESORT
KUDARAH ISLAND RESORT (closed for renovation)
FOUR SEASONS RESORT MALDIVES AT LANDAA GIRAAVARU
GANGEHI ISLAND RESORT
GIRAVARU TOURIST RESORT
HELENGELI ISLAND RESORT
HILTON IRU FUSHI MALDIVES RESORT AND
HUVAFENFUSHI
ISLAND OF BOLIFUSHI
KANUHURA MALDIVES
KOMANDOO ISLAND RESORT
KURAMATHI MALDIVES
Male’ Office, H. Jazeera, Bodhuthakurufaanu Magu, Male,Tel: 6644888, 3325529Fax: 6644800, 3318992E-mail: [email protected]: www.fourseasons.com/maldiveskh/
Villa Hotels, P.O Box 2073,Male’Tel: 6640033, 3316161Fax: 6640044, 3314565Email: [email protected] Website: www.villahotels.com
Valtur Maldives Pvt Ltd, 5th Flr, Filaa Building, Male’Tel: 6642078Fax: 6645941Email: [email protected] Website: www.valtur.it
C/O WATERFRONT [PVT] LTD, H. Aage, 2nd Floor, East Wing, 02-04Male’Tel: 6660559, 3343613Fax: 6660564, 3343615E-mail: [email protected]: www.halaveli.com
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation, 4th Floor, No.12, H.Aage, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: 6897766, 3303639Fax: 6897733, 3303638E-mail: [email protected]: www.herathera.com
Villa Hotels, 3-06STO Trade Centre P.O Box 2073, Male’Tel: 6680011, 3316161Fax: 6680022, 3314565Email: [email protected]: www.villahotels.com
2nd Floor H. Fasmeeru, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: 6501515, 331 4585Fax: 6501616, 331 7466Email: [email protected]: www.island-hideaway.com
H. Jazeera, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: 664 0511, 3325529Fax: 664 0513, 3318992E-mail: [email protected]: www.kandooma-maldives.com
Valtur Maldives Pvt Ltd, 5th Flr, Filaa Building, Male’Tel: 6606688, 3337987Fax: 6606633, 3337988E-mail: [email protected]: www.valtur.it
Yacht Tours Maldives Pvt Ltd, H. Vilares, Male’Tel: 6680610, 3316454Fax: 6680550, 3310206Email: [email protected]: www.yachttoursmaldives.com
Bandos Male’ Office, Bodhuthakurufaanu Magu, Male,Tel: 6600888, 3325529Fax: 6600800, 3318992E-mail: [email protected]: www.fourseasons.com
Holiday Club Maldives, 3rd Floor, H Maaram Bldg, Male’Tel: 6660505, 3329013Fax: 6660506, 3329014E-mail: [email protected]: www.gangehi.com
TBI Maldives, Opera Building, Chandhanee Magu, Male’Tel: 6640440, 3318422Fax: 6644818, 3318505Email: [email protected]: www.giravaru.com
C/O crown company, 30,Boduthakurufaanu, P.O.Box 2034Tel: 6644615, 3322432Fax: 6642881, 3312832E-mail: [email protected]: www.helengeli.net
H.Male’thila, Male’Tel: 6560591, 3325977Fax: 6560592, 3300633E-mail: [email protected]: www.irufushi.com
1st Floor, Kasthoori Villa, PO Box 2017, Male’.Tel: 6644222, 3315016Fax: 6644333, 3314875E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.huvafenfushi.com
Gateway Maldives, H. Dhooriha, Kalaafaanu Higun, Male’,Tel: 6643157, 3317256Fax: 6645924, 3317529Email: [email protected]: www.bolifushi.com
Manam Building, Neeloafaru Magu, Male’Tel: 6620044, 3334442Fax: 6620033, 3334432E-mail: [email protected]: www.kanuhura.com
Champa Tours & Travel, Champa Building, 4th Floor, Male’Tel: 6621010 , 3326545Fax: 6621011, 3318992E-mail: [email protected]: www.komandoo.com
Universal Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., 39 Orchid Magu, Male’Tel: 6660527, 3323080Fax: 6660556, 3325301E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kuramathi.com/village
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KUREDU ISLAND RESORT & SPA
MAAYAFUSHI TOURIST RESORT
MADOOGALI RESORT
MEDHUFUSHI ISLAND RESORT
MIRIHI ISLAND RESORT
NALADHU
OLHUVELI BEACH & SPA RESORT
PALM BEACH ISLAND RESORT
RANVELI VILLAGE
KURUMBA MALDIVES
LILY BEACH RESORT (closed for renovation on 01/05/08)
MACHCHAFUSHI ISLAND RESORT (under re-construction)
MAKUNUDU ISLAND
MEERU ISLAND RESORT
MOOFUSHI ISLAND RESORT
NIKA ISLAND RESORT
ONE&ONLY REETHI RAH MALDIVES
PARADISE ISLAND RESORT & SPA
REETHI BEACH RESORT
Champa Trade and Travels, 4th Floor, Champa Building, Male’Tel: 6620337, 3326545Fax: 6620332, 3326544Email: [email protected], Website: www.kuredu.com
Star Resorts & Hotels Pvt. Ltd. Opera Buidling, Male’Tel: 6660588, 3323524Fax: 6660568, 3322516E-mail: [email protected]
G. Fanas, 5th Floor, Male’Tel: 6660581, 3327443Fax: 6660554, 3327442Email: [email protected]: www.madoogalimaldives.com
1st flr, G.Neem, Majeedhee Magu, Male’Tel: 6720026, 3316131Fax: 6720027, 334 1885Email: [email protected]: www.aaa.com.mv
P.O.Box 2034, Male’Tel: 6680500, 3322432Fax: 6680501, 3312832E-mail: [email protected]: www.mirihi.com
Eutopia Holdings Pvt Ltd, 1st floor, H. Meerubahuruge,Ameeru Ahmed Magu, Male’Tel: 6641888, 3341708Fax: 6644188, 3341708E-mail: [email protected]: www.naladhu.com
H. Male Thila, Meheligolhi, Male’Tel: 6642788, 3325977Fax: 6645942, 3320419E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.olhuveli.com
Sun Sporting Holidays, 29 Boduthakurufaanu MaguTel: 6620084, 3331998Fax: 6620091, 3332001Email: [email protected]: www.palmbeachmaldives.com
M. Maalimeege, Fiyathoshi Magu, Male’Tel: 6680826, 3326826Fax: 6680823, 3321703E-mail: [email protected]: www.ranvelivillage.com
Universal Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., 39 Orchid Magu, Male’Tel: 6642324, 3323080Fax: 6643885, 3325301Email: [email protected] Website: www.kurumba.com
Lily Hotels, 2nd floor, H. Fasmeeru Building, Male’Tel: 6680013, 3317464Fax: 6680646, 3317466E-mail: [email protected]: www.lilybeachmaldives.com
2nd Floor, Filaa Building 2, Male’Tel: 6686868, 3317080Fax: 6686869, 3318014E-mail: [email protected]: www.machchafushi.com
Sunland Hotels Pvt. Ltd., #04-01 STO Trade Centre, Male’Tel: 6646464, 3336611Fax:6646565, 3336622E-mail: [email protected]: www.makunudu.com
Meeru Male’ Office, 3rd floor Champa Building, Male’Tel: 6643157, 3315287Fax: 6645946, 3314101Email: [email protected]: www.meeru.com
2nd floor, G. Swan Lake, Dharumavantha Magu, Male’ Tel: 6680517, 3326141Fax:6680509, 3318237E-mail: [email protected]: www.moofushi.com
M.West house, Chambeylee magu, Male’Tel: 6660516, 3341579Fax: 6660577, 3325097Email: [email protected]: www.nikaisland.com.mv
1st Floor, Fasmeeru Bldg, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: 6648800, 3340932Fax: 6648833, 3340933Email: [email protected] Website: www.oneandonlyresorts.com
Villa Hotels, 3-06 STO Trade Centre, P.O Box 2073, Male’Tel: 6640011, 3316161Fax: 6640022, 3314565E-mail: [email protected]: www.villahotels.com
Habib Bank Building, 2nd floor, Male’ Tel: 6602626, 3312626Fax: 6602727, 3312727E-mail: [email protected]: www.reethibeach.com
RIHIVELI BEACH RESORTRihiveli Beach Resort, South Male’ Atoll, Rep. of MaldivesTel: 6643731, 3323767Fax: 6640052, 3320976E-mail: [email protected]: www.rihiveli-maldives.com
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SHANGRI-LA’s VILLINGILI RESORT & SPA MALDIVES
SONEVA FUSHI BY SIX SENSES
SUMMER ISLAND VILLAGE
THE BEACH HOUSE AT MANAFARU MALDIVES
THUDUFUSHI ISLAND RESORT
TWIN ISLAND RESORT
VELIGANDU ISLAND RESORT
VILU REEF BEACH & SPA RESORT
ROYAL ISLAND RESORT & SPA
SHERATON MALDIVES FULL MOON RESORT & SPA
SONEVA GILI BY SIX SENSES
SUN ISLAND RESORT & SPA (NALAGURAIDHOO)
TAJ EXOTICA RESORT & SPA MALDIVES
THULHAAGIRI ISLAND RESORT
VILAMENDHOO ISLAND RESORT
VIVANTA by TAJ - CORAL REEF, MALDIVES
4th Floor, Champa Center Point, NO.2, Chaandhanee Magu, Male’Tel: 6897888Fax: 6897999E-mail: [email protected]: www.shangri-la.com
Bunny Holdings BVI Pvt Ltd, 2nd Faamudheyri Magu, Male’Tel: 6600304, 3326686Fax: 6600374, 3324660Email: [email protected] Website: www.sonevaresorts.com
North Male’ Atoll, Republic of MaldivesTel: 6641949, 3318005Fax: 6641910, 3318057E-mail: [email protected]: www.summerislandvillage.com
H. Male Thila, Meheligolhi, Male’ Tel: 6500550, 3320705Fax: 6500444, 3318273E-mail: [email protected]: www.beachhousecollection.com
Thundufushi Office, Voyages Maldives, P.O.Box 2019 Male’Tel: 6680597, 3310489Fax: 6680515, 3310390E-mail: [email protected]: www.planhotel.com
C/O Universal Enterprises, P.O.Box 2019, Male’Tel: 6680596, 3323080Fax: 6680524, 3322678Email: [email protected]: www.tclub.com
VAKARUFALHI ISLAND RESORT3rd Floor, Champa Building, Ahmadhee Bazaar, Male’Tel: 6680004, 3314143Fax: 6680007, 3314101E-mail: [email protected]: www.vakaru.com
Veligandu Island Resort, PO Box 2034,, Male’Tel: 6660519, 3322432Fax: 6660648, 3324009E-mail: [email protected]: www.machchafushi.com
H. Malethila, Meheli Goalhi, Male’Tel: 6760011, 3325977Fax: 6760022, 3320419E-mail: [email protected]: www.vilureef.com
Villa Hotels, 3-06 STO Trade Centre, P.O Box 2073, Male’Tel: 6600088, 3316161Fax: 6600099, 3314565Email: [email protected] Website: www.villahotels.com
Universal Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., 39 Orchid Magu, Male’Tel: 6642010, 3329045Fax: 6641979, 3322678Email: [email protected] Website: www.fullmoonmaldives.com
Promus Pvt Ltd, 2nd Faamudheyri Magu, Male’ Rep of MaldivesTel: 6640304, 3326686Fax: 6640305, 3324660E-mail: [email protected]: www.sonevaresorts.com
Villa Hotels, 3-06 STO Trade Centre, P.O Box 2073, Male’Tel: 6680088, 3316161Fax: 6680099, 3314565E-mail: [email protected]: www.villahotels.com
South Male’ Atoll, Republic of MaldivesTel: 6642200, 3325971Fax: 6642211, 3314059Email: [email protected] Website: www.tajhotels.com
C/O Happy Market, M, New Plot , Ameenee MaguTel: 6640014, 3313523Fax: 6645939, 3313522Email: [email protected]: www.thulhaagiri.com.mv
VADOO ISLAND RESORTSun Maldives International, P.O.Box 2159, Male’Tel: 6643976, 3328433Fax: 6643397E-mail: [email protected]: www.vadoo.com
VELIDHU ISLAND RESORT Polycom Investments, 7th Flr, Hasowa Building, Male’Tel: 6660551, 3313738Fax: 6660630, 3326264E-mail: [email protected]: www.chaayamaldives.com
Champa Building, 3rd Floor. Male’, 20187, Republic of MaldivesTel: 6680679, 3314149Fax: 6680639, 3315286Email: [email protected]: www.vilamendhoo.com
North Male’ Atoll, Republic of MaldivesTel: 6641948, 3325971Fax: 6643884, 3314059Email: [email protected]: www.tajhotels.com
VELASSARU MALDIVESP.O.Box 2015, Male’Tel: 6643042, 3323080Fax: 6643041, 3325301Email: [email protected]: www.velassaru.com
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WATER GARDEN ISLAND SPA
Some of the Picnic Islands in the Maldives
Some of the Marinas in the Maldives
Some of the Hotels in the Maldives
W RETREAT & SPA - MALDIVES ZITAHLI RESORTS & SPA - Kuda-Funafaru
DHONI ISLAND YACHT MARINA
ADK Tower 5th Fl, Ameeru Ahmed Magu, Male’Tel: 6662222, 3329045Fax: 6662200, 3341646Email: [email protected]: www.whotels.com
Platinum Capital Holding , H.Shady Palm, Hithafinivaa Magu, MaleTel: 6740555, 334 3840Fax: 6740557, 334 3841Email: [email protected]: www.raniaexperience.com
Tel: 6561010, 3316131Fax: 6562020, 3341885Email: [email protected]: www.zitahliresorts.com
Ma.Vavathi, Buruzu Magu, Male’ 20177Tel: 6660751, 3303874Fax: 6660727, 3303872Email: [email protected]: www.blackgoldresorts.com.mv
SKAI LODGEViolet Magu, Male’Tel: 3337098, Fax: 3320407Email: [email protected]
CENTRAL HOTEL CITY PALACEG. Sanoaraage, Rahdhebai Magu, Male’Tel: 3317766, Fax: 315383Email: [email protected]: www.centralmaldives.com
H. Hiriyaadhoo, Filigas Higun, Male’Tel: 3312152, Fax: 3312154Email: [email protected]
EQUATOR VILLAGE - GAN HOTEL FRESCOKaimoo Travels & Hotel, Meheli Goalhi, Male’Tel: 6898721, 3322212, Fax: 6898020, 318057Email: [email protected]: www.equatorvillage.com
M. Dhonbulhaage, Jawaahiru Magu, Male’Tel: 3348833, Fax: 3348822Email: [email protected]: www.frescomaldives.com
HOTEL RELAX INN HOLIDAY INN MALE’ Ameer Ahmed Magu, Male’Tel: 33314531. Fax: 3314533E-mail: [email protected]: www.relaxmaldives.com
Ameer Ahmed Magu, Male’Tel: 3300888, Fax: 3300790Email: [email protected]: www.holidayinn.com/male
KAM HOTEL MARBLE HOTELH. Roanuge, Meheli Goalhi, Male’Tel: 3320611, Fax: 3320614Email: [email protected]: www.kaimoo.com
Kamba Aisa Rani hingun, Maafannu, Male’ 20335Tel: 3302678, Fax: 3310972
MOOKAI HOTEL NALAHIYAA HOTELH. Maagala, Meheli Goalhi, Male’Tel: 3338811, Fax: 3338822Email: [email protected]: www.kaimoo.com
M. Nalahiyaage, Male’Tel: 3346633, Fax: 3345533Email: [email protected]: www.beehivehotels.com
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Some of the Guest Houses in the Maldives
WEST INNM. Shahu Abad, Male’Tel: 3317152Fax: 3325123
ABALONE TOURIST INN ATHAMA PALACEM. Maahiya, Male’Tel: +960 3327784Fax: +960 3327785
G.Dhivehi Atha, Majeedhee Magu, Male’Tel: 3313118Fax: 3328828
BURUNEEGE RESIDENCE CHAMPA MOON GUEST HOUSEH. Buruneege, Hithaffinivaa Magu, Male’Tel: 3330011Fax: 3330022
G. Champa Moon, Male’Tel: 3334042Fax: 3334045
CANDIES CITY HIDE AWAYH. Candies, Deefuram Golhi, Male’Tel: 3310220Fax: 3310330
H. Rihifaiy, Ameenee Magu, Male’Tel: 3328815Fax: 3321429
CITY PALACE DHONVELI INNH. Hiriyadhoo, Filigas Hingun, Male’Tel: 3312152Fax: 3322154
G. Villashabnamy, Handhuvarudhey Higun, Male’Tel: 3341002Fax: 3322154
EXTRA HAVEN FASFINN LODGEH. Halaveligasdhoshuge, Male’Tel: 3327453Fax: 3325362
G. Buruzu Magu, Male’Tel: 3318189Fax: 3318455
FARIVA INN HOST INNH. East wood, Male’Tel: 3337611Fax: 3315413
Anona Golhi, Male’Tel: 3321406Fax: 3323010
MAADHUNI INN MAAFARU GUEST HOUSEH. Holheege, Majeedhee MaguTel: 3322824Fax: 3322597
M. Maafaru, Champa MaguTel: 3322220Fax: 3318632
MAAGIRI LODGE MALE’ INNBodhuthakurufaanu Magu, Male’Tel: 3322576Fax: 3328787
H. Munik, Male’Tel: 336980Fax: 3313538
REAL INN ROYAL INNH.Landhooge, Ameer Ahmed Magu,Tel: 3312790Fax: 3316796
M.Honey Dew, Izzudhdheen MaguTel: 3320573Fax: 3320108
TRANSIT INN VILLINGILI VIEW INNMa.Dheyliaage, Maaveyo MaguTel: 3320420Fax: 3313174
M. Raaverige, Majeedhee MaguTel: 3321135Fax: 3325213
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Some of the Travel Agents in the Maldives
ALPHA MALDIVES PVT LTDHandhuvaree Gulshan, Male’Tel: +9603002535, Fax: +960E-mail: [email protected]: www.alphamaldives.com
APPLE MALDIVESM.Fairy Villa, Shaheed Ali HingunTel: +9603344030, Fax: +9603344030E-mail: [email protected]: www.applemaldives.com
ATOLL DISCOVERY PVT LTDM.Lilies, Haveeree Hingun, Male’, MaldivesTel: +9603340800, Fax: +9603320597E-mail: [email protected]: www.atolldiscovery.com
ATOLL HIDEAWAY HOLIDAYSH. Fandhu, Abadhah Ufaa Hingun 20005, Male’, MaldivesTel : +9603333996 +9603333556 Fax: +9603333778 E-mail: [email protected]: www.atollhideaway.com
BEST CHOICE MALDIVESG.Swan Lake 3rd floor, Dharumavantha Magu, Male’Tel: +9603335775, Fax: +9603317995E-mail: [email protected]: www.bestchoicemaldives.com
BLUE HORIZON LTDFeeroaz Magu, Male’Tel: +9603321169, Fax: +9603328797E-mail: [email protected]: www.blue-horizon.com.mv
CAPITAL TRAVEL & TOURS M. Feylige/ Iskandharu Magu / Male’, Tel: +960 3315089, Fax: +960 3320336E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.capitaltravel.com
CROWN TOURS (MALDIVES)6Th Floor, Fasmeeru Bldg, Boduthakurufaanu MaguTel: +960 3329889, Fax: +960 3312832E-mail: [email protected]: www.crowntoursmaldives.com
DESIRE MALDIVES TRAVELS & TOURSOrchid, Magu, MaldivesTel: 960 3331811, Fax: 960 3318815E-mail: [email protected]: www.desire-maldives.com
DOLPHIN HOLIDAYS PVT LTDM.A Seylum, 06th.Floor, Majeedhee Magu, Male’Tel.+960 7734989 Fax.+960 3317239E-mail: [email protected]: www.dolphin-holidays.com
FAHI MALDIVESH. Thambee-aage, Male’Tel: +9603335020, Fax: [email protected]: www.fahimaldives.com
GET INTO MALDIVES TRAVELM.Shady Home, Male’Tel: +9603307664, Fax: +9603306845E-mail: [email protected]: www.getintomaldives.com
GLOBAL VIEW PVT LTDM. Alia Boutique, 3rd floor, Male’Tel: +9603308003, Fax: +9603305553E-mail: [email protected]: www.globalviewmaldives.com
HANDY TRAVELS & TOURSM.Neelofarumaage, Male’Tel: +9603310812, Fax: +9603310764Email: [email protected]: www.handytours.travel
HASHIM HEYMA TRADINGH. Naridhooge, Kalaafaanu Hingun, Male’Tel: +9603334642, Fax: +9603315015Email: [email protected]: www.hashimheymaatrading.com
HOLSERV PVT LTDH.Crest, Finifenmaa Goalhi, MaleTel: +9607784769, Fax: +9603340594Email: [email protected]
IMPEX PTE LTDMa.Kaminee Hiya, Kaminee Magu,Male’Tel: +9603310355, Fax: +9603310697Email: [email protected]: www.mal-dives.com
IN MALDIVES PVT LTDM. Kukunmaage, Male’Tel: +960 334 3508, FaX:Email: [email protected]: www.holidaysmaldives.com
INNER MALDIVES HOLIDAYSH. Faalandhoshugeaage, Ameer Ahmed Magu,Tel: +960 3315499, Fax: +960 3330884E-mail: [email protected]: www.innermaldives.com
INTOUR MALDIVES PVT LTD1st Floor, M. Gloryge, Fareedhee Magu, Male’Tel: +960 333 9994, Fax: +960 333 9995E-mail: [email protected]: www.intourmaldives.com
INTOURIST MALDIVES 1st Floor, M. Gloryge, Fareedhee Magu, Male’Tel: +960 333 9994, Fax: +960 333 9995E-mail: [email protected]: www.intourist-maldives.com
ISLAND PEARL HOLIDAYS06th Floor, Champa Building - 4, Orchid MaguTel: +960 3325994, Fax: +960 3317840E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.islandpearl.com.mv
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L’ALBATROS INTERNATIONALH. Fathihuge Ali, Gulisthaanu GoalhiTel: +9603321837, Fax:Email: [email protected]: www.albatrostopboat.com
LEISURE MALDIVES6th Fl/Sto Aifaanu Building, P.O.Box 20111, Male’Tel: +960 3314037, Fax: +960 3314038E-mail: [email protected]: www.leisure.com.mv
LETS GO MALDIVES PVT. LTD.1st Floor, Lets Go Tower, M. Boaddu Male’ 20-016,Tel: + 960 3347755, Fax: + 960 3307755Email: [email protected]: www.letsgomaldives.com
MALDIVIANA GROUP PVT. LTD.H. South Reef, 5th floor, Burevi Magu, Male’Tel: +960 3340555 Fax: +960 3340566E-mail: [email protected]: www.maldiviana.com
MERIDIS MALDIVES PVT LTD6th Floor, Filaa BuildingTel : +9603330678, Fax: +9603332512Email : [email protected]: www.msc.com.mv
MONDO MALDIVEG.Nafaa, 3rd Floor, Raadhafathi Hingun, Male’Tel: +390226891290Email: [email protected]: www.mondomaldive.it
NICE TRAVEL & TOURSH. Alcove, Roashanee Magu, Male’Tel: +9603300633, Fax: [email protected]
ODISONS HOLIDAYSKaaminee Irumatheege, Ground Floor,Dhilbahaaru MaguTel: +9603340070, Fax: +9603340060Email: [email protected]: www.odisonsholidays.com
PEARL HOLIDAYSNasheemusabah, Nedhun Goalhi, Male’Tel: +960 3340783, Fax: +960 3341079Email: [email protected]: www.intourmaldive.com
PRINCESS HOLIDAYSMuni Building, 5th Floor, M. Loobiya, Male’Tel: +9603343839, Fax:[email protected]
PRIVATE VACATIONSH.Unikuri, Male’Tel:+9603307772, Fax: +9603313697Email: [email protected]: www.privatevacations.com.mv
REOLLO TRAVELS3rd Floor, H. Beach TowerTel: +9603346004, Fax: +9603332751Email: [email protected]: www.reollo.travel
SANDY ISLAND TRAVEL & TOURSM.Maadu, Male’Tel: +9603345740, Fax: +9603345741Email: [email protected]: www.sandymaldives.com
SAILING TOURS PVT LTDM. Meynage Hulhanguge, Male’Tel: +9603325468, Fax: +9603318997Email: [email protected]: www.sailingmaldives.com
SCAEVOLA TRAVEL PVT LTDMa. Foseethia, Male’Tel: +9603002004, Fax: +9603002005Email: [email protected]: www.scaevolatravel.com
SEA HAWK MALDIVES PVT LTDH.Benety, Male’Tel: +9603322180, Fax: +9603325982Email: [email protected]: www.seahawkmaldives.com
SEEK MALDIVES PVT LTDM. Red Leaf, Male’Tel: +9603335882, Fax: +9603325735Email: [email protected]: www.seekmaldives.com
SHADES OF MALDIVESM. CHP-4 Building, 5th Floor, Orchid Magu, Male’Tel: +9603304007, Fax: +9603330024Email: [email protected]: shadesofmaldives.com
SKORPION TRAVEL MALDIVESH. Hulhugalhi, 5th Floor, Karankaa Magu, Male’Tel: +960 3327443, Fax: +960 3327442E-mail: [email protected]: www.skorpion-maldives.com
SKYTOURS MALDIVESst Floor, H Gadhagey, Mohamed Fulhu Building, Male’Tel: +960 3334881, Fax: +960 3324366E-mail: [email protected]: www.skytoursmaldives.com
SPLENDID ASIAM. New Plot, Male’, MaldivesTel: +9603312460, Fax: [email protected]
SULTANS OF THE SEASFasmeeru Building, Boduthakurufaanu Magu,Male’Tel: +9603320330, Fax: +9603320440Email: [email protected]: www.sultansoftheseas.com
SUN OCEANMa. Kendhifashuige, Kurukeela MaguTel: +960 329013, Fax: +960 329014E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sunoceanmaldives.com
SUNLAND TRAVELS PVT LTD#04-01 STO Trade Centre, Orchid MaguTel: +9603324658, Fax: +9603325543Email: [email protected]: www.sunland.com.mv
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SUNNY MALDIVESH. Hollywood, Kaani GoalhiTel: +960 3338527 Fax: +960 3338528E-mail: [email protected]: www.sunnymaldives.com
TROPICAL PARADISE1st floor, H. New Florida, Ameer Ahmed Magu, Male’Tel:+9603337588Email: [email protected]: www.maldives-traveller.com
VERMILLION INTERNATIONALMa. Haivakaruge, Dhanburuh Magu, MaléTel: (960) 3334630, Fax: (960) 3334631E-mail: [email protected]: www.vermillionmaldives.com
VISTA COMPANY TRAVEL SERVICES 4/3 Faamudheyrige,Faamudheyri Magu Tel: +960 3320952, Fax: +960 3318035E-mail: [email protected]
VOYAGES MALDIVESNarugis, Chaandhanee Magu, Male’Tel: +9603323617, Fax:+9603325336Email: [email protected]: www.voyagesmaldives.com
YACHT TOURS MALDIVESH. Vilares Building, Finihiyaa Goalhi, Male’Tel: +960 3316454, Fax: +960 3310206 E-mail: [email protected]
100 PERCENT MALDIVES PVT LTD01st Floor, Block No 4. Hulhumale’ Ferry Terminal BuildingTel: +960 330 1515, Fax: +9603331877Email: [email protected]: www.100percentmaldives.com
DELPHIS DIVING CENTREParadise Island Resort & SpaTel: +960 6640011Fax: +960 6640022
FLOATING MALDIVES 3rd Floor, H. Thoddooge, Abadha ufaa HigunTel: +960 334644, Fax: +960 3342644E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.floatingmaldives.com.mv
Some of the Dive Operators in the Maldives
Tourism Related Publishers in the MaldivesTROPICAL PARADISE H.Hilhugali, 1st Floor, Karankaamagu, Male’Tel: +960 3337588 , Fax: +960 3322437E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.maldives-traveller.com
TOURIST SUBMARINE MALDIVESH. Abadhahfehi Magu, 20-05, Male’ Tel: +960 3333939 Fax: +960 3333838E-mail: [email protected]: www.submarinesmaldives.com.mv
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