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Hulhumale Beach

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Blue Flag beach with safe swimming, white sand, and sunrise views.

Central Park

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Urban green oasis with fountain, playground, jogging track, and picnic areas.

Container Park

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Trendy outdoor space with cafes, restaurants, and evening hangout spots.

Golden Mosque

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Sheikh Qasim Mosque with golden dome, beautiful Islamic architecture.

Phase 2 Beach

beach

Newer development area with hotels, cafes, and less crowded shoreline.

Water Sports Zone

activities

Jet ski, banana boat, parasailing, and diving excursions point.

Panorama

Hulhumalé

Hulhumalé: Gateway Island

Hulhumalé is an artificial island connected to Malé Airport. Perfect for arrivals/departures or budget stays while accessing resorts. Modern, urban, not tropical paradise — but practical.

Location

Connected to Velana Airport by bridge. 10 min bus/taxi from airport. Gateway to all Maldives.

Why Stay

Late arrival or early departure? Stay here instead of expensive airport hotel. Budget option for resort day trips. Modern amenities, restaurants, shops.

Accommodation

Hotels $50-150/night. From budget to mid-range. Beach Hotels, Hulhumale Inn, Beach Retreat.

Beaches

Artificial beach...

Weather

Average temperature by month

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widespread

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BML m-FaisaaDhiraagu Pay

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Modern planned city near airport. Cards widely accepted. Multiple ATMs reliable. Mix of cash/cards works. More developed than local islands.

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Multiple BML and MIB ATMs throughout - RELIABLE unlike remote islands! Adjacent to Velana Airport. Currency exchange booth at Central Park area. USD widely accepted at tourist hotels. Good ATM infrastructure - can withdraw upon arrival if needed. Bridge connected to Malé. Best option for cash withdrawal before heading to remote islands!

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10%

10% service charge at hotels/restaurants. Tipping not required but 50-100 MVR for good service appreciated.

Other Islands

Maafushi

Maafushi

Rasdhoo

Rasdhoo

Thulusdhoo

Thulusdhoo

Gulhi

Gulhi

Guraidhoo

Guraidhoo

Fulidhoo

Fulidhoo

Thoddoo

Thoddoo

Dhigurah

Dhigurah

Malé

Malé

Ukulhas

Ukulhas