The Local Market, just a block away from the Male’ Fish Market on the northern waterfront, is divided into small stalls. Here the pace is slower and the atmosphere peaceful, compared to the hectic activity in the rest of this … Read More
Although the squeamish may well object to the buckets of entrails or the very public gutting of fish going on all around, the Fish Market should not be missed. This is the soul of Male – and it’s great fun … Read More
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 … Read More
The People’s Majilis is the unicamerallegislative body of the Maldives. The Majlis has the authority to enact, amend and revise laws, except the Constitution of the Maldives. The Majlis is composed of 87 members as of 2019. Each year on the … Read More
Mulee Aage was the ‘Official Residence of the President of the Maldives’. The construction of Muliaa’ge, was initiated in the year 1914 and completed in 1919. It was commissioned by Sultan Muhammad Shamsuddeen III for his son and heir Prince … Read More
As the Maldives is home to some of the best beaches, you will find a lot of shells and stones here. The local people in the Maldives make great use of these shells and stones and they create the best … Read More
Dhonis are at the very heart of the Maldivian way of life and cannot be missed during your stay. They are the most common transportation in Maldives and play a fundamental role in the Maldivian economy for fishing, transportation of … Read More
With intricate designs produced from memory and mainly featured on wood carved objects such as vases and jeweler, Maldivian lacquer works are a wonder to behold.During laajehun, or lacquer work, a piece of wood is sculpted to the desired form. … Read More
