01 DivingDive centers are a crucial part of any resort in the Maldives. All dive centers are equipped with high quality rental gear and are staffed with friendly, multilingual dive guides and instructors. Maldives is the ideal place to learn and acquire an open water dive certification. All resorts conduct dive courses for divers of various standards and diverse interests.
02 Big Game FishingGo for a fishing trip of a lifetime on our deep sea fishing boat and fish for marlin, tuna, sailfish, wahoo and many more.
03 Water SportsIn Maldives you will find the best conditions and facilities for water sports. Be it diving, wind surfing, parasailing, water skiing and several other fun activities that tickles your fancy, it is all there for you. Annual International Surf event is one of the exciting water sports events held in Maldives.
04 Dream Island TripFulfil your dream of being Robinson Crusoe on a nearby deserted island. Stroll along pristine white beaches or snorkel among the myriad fish on the reef, surfacing only for the picnic lunch prepared especially for you.
05 Explore the Cultural Centre Visit Dhangethi Island, home to the country’s only cultural centre and discover the local way of life the way it used to be. Enjoy a local lunch, visit a school, learn about dhoni (boat) building and other local crafts, such as stone carvings, lacquer art, reed mats.
06 Fishing Fishing is a very exciting and a simple sport. At either sunset or at dawn, take a dhoni (a country boat) to nearby reefs and go fishing in true Maldivian style using hand-reel line. If you prefer night fishing, you could enjoy the peace and stillness of the night under starry skies while you can specially fish for snapper or grouper and end the evening with a barbecue prepared with your own catch.
07 Island HoppingAn island hopping excursion would take you to another resort, 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.
08 Lucky Dolphin tripAn excursion to spot the most amazing animals in the sea - the playful Spinner Dolphins who have made the Indian Ocean their home.
09 Picnic on a deserted island Spend half a day on our private island, relax on the beach, go swimming and work up an appetite for the picnic lunch served under the shade of a palm tree.
10 Snorkel HoppingPlan a trip on a speedboat to the best snorkeling sites nearby the coral reefs. As each island is surrounded by a shallow lagoon with its outer rim dropping off into the ocean, the ideal spot for snorkeling would be the slope adorned with a fine colorful house reef
11 Snorkel SafariVisit some of the famous snorkeling sites where you can see turtles, sharks and even possibly a manta ray.
12 Sunset CruiseRelax on the sundeck of our traditional dhoni boat and admire the spectacular views of the sun setting on the waters of the Indian Ocean.
13 Visit a local Fishing VillageExperience the authentic life of a Maldivian fisherman and wander along the streets of a nearby fishing village.
14 Yachting Explore the true beauty of the Maldives on a private yacht. Truly a cruise that dreams are made of.
15 Entertainment Entertainment in the evenings differs widely from resort to resort. Some resorts provide a more club like atmosphere. 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.
01 Duty – Free shops 
Ibrahim Nasir International Airport offers you the perfect opportunity to indulge after your days in the sun, sea and sand. Located in the departure hall are an array of exclusive shops that offers the best of international brands in watches, perfumes, electronics and fashion accessories, together with those which offer excellent Maldivian souvenirs, liquor, tobacco and confectioneries.
02 Exclusive Stores
A number of stores in Male’ cater to those who are looking for international brand names in lifestyles, sportswear, cosmetics and electronics. These shops boast the latest in their line of business and offer the same or better prices than their competitors in the rest of the world.
03 Souvenirs
The northern end of Chaandhanee Magu is the locality for you if you are looking for souvenirs to take home. A range of batik sarong with wrap-arounds, wooden handy-crafts, candles and other memorablia are available from the shops lining the street. Lookout for genuine Maldivian hand painted t-shirts, lacquered boxes, miniature dhonis and reed mats if you really want to take a piece of The Maldives with you as a memento.
Be ready to shop as you will be amazed to see the range of brands and collection on offer!
The Airport boasts of a variety of cuisine available at the different restaurants. For those who would like grab quick bite before taking off, the first floor departure area has a coffee shop, while on the landside, there is an ice-cream counter (Moven pick), and a snack counter called Mariyadhu Restaurant. And for those who would like to eat more elaborate food, there is the Aqua Restaurant.
01 Culture Located at the crossways of the Indian Ocean shipping lanes on the main seaway around the Indian sub-continent, the Maldives has been a meeting point of African, Arab, Malay and Indonesian mariners. Throughout the centuries, 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.
02 MusicBodu Meru is the most popular form of music and dance in the country, believed to have been introduced by the African slaves in the early 19th Century. Historians believe that Thaara, which holds a special place in local entertainment have been introduced from the Middle East in the seventeenth century. Other forms of dance such as Bandiya Jehun have a strong South Asian flavour. Today, Western pop and Indian music is popular with the young and the old.
03Art and CraftThe Maldivians are skilled craftsmen. This can be seen in several of Maldivian Art and Craft - the deft coral stone carvings at Hukuru Miskiiy, the intricate lacquer art, the fine mats woven by he women of the Fioari in the South and the work of skilled calligraphers whose works - old and new that can be viewed in mosques around the country.
01 Photoflights Resorts also offer you the opportunity to savor the beauty of the Maldives from air. While some other resorts offer organized photo flights by seaplane, you have the option of arranging your own aerial expedition as well.
02 Male Excursions 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.
03 Hukuru Miskiiy Hukuru Miskiiy or the Friday Mosque is one of the oldest buildings in the country. It was built in 1656 during the reign of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar. It contains some of the finest samples of Maldivian workmanship. The walls of the mosque are made up of coral blocks each with intricate carvings of Arabic verses and ornamental patterns. The minaret or “Munnaaru” adjacent to the mosque was built in 1675 by the same Sultan.
04 Mulee-aage – The Presidential Palace Mulee-aage, the former presidential palace was built in 1908, just before the first World War by Sultan Shamsuddeen III for his son. However the Sultan was deposed and his son was never able to take up the throne. In 1953, during the time of the first Republic, the building was designated as the Presidential Palace and was the official residence of the president until the new Presidential Palace was built. Today, Muliaage is the current 'Official Residence of the President of Maldives, which is located at the historic centre of Male’ in close proximity of the Medhu Ziyaarai and the Munnaru.
05 Theemuge Theemuge is the site of the former presidential palace of Maldives, upgraded to presidential standards in 1992. Theemuge served as the presidential palace until 2008. The design and architecture of the palace combines the grandeur of local tradition with modernity. However, today, Theemuge houses the Supreme Court of Maldives.
06 Islamic Centre Dominating the Male’ skyline from the sea is the shining golden dome and the minaret of the Islamic Centre, opened in 1984. In addition to its central feature - The Grand Mosque, holds up to 5000 people and in addition, the Islamic Centre houses a conference hall, an Islamic library and classrooms. The main prayer hall displays some of the best works of present day Maldivian calligraphers.
07 Sultan Park and Museum The Sultan Park and the National Museum are part of the old Sultan’s Palace and the Palace grounds during the time of the monarchy. 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 opened from 9.am to 3 pm ecept Fridays and public holidays.
08 Medhuziyaarai: The tomb of Abu –Al Barakaat Yoosuf al-Barbari, to whom the nation pays its respects for bringing to the shores the enlightenment of Islam in the twelfth century A.D.
09 The Republic Square: You will not miss the small park with its fountain and the tall mast with the National Flag fluttering gently in the breeze. The Republic Square is an open space many residents of Male’, young and old enjoy, especially during the weekends.