• Aerial Excursion
• Island Hopping
• Male' Excursion

   

 

Male' Excursion

Hukuru Miskiiy | Islamic Centre | Mulee-aage | National Museum

Located in Sultan’s Park, the greenest open space in Male’ and a tropical garden in miniature. The National Museum is a treasure trove of mementos from the past in an informal arrangement that gives glimpses of the country’s colourful history.

Island Hopping

An Excursion by motorboat - a dhoni, offers the rare opportunity to visit neighbouring islands - inhabited village islands, deserted islands and resort island. While in the other resorts, you can compare their facilities and beauty with Kani, and gain an idea of the variety that is the Maldives. The village islands reveal an example of authentic Maldivian lifestyle, where simplicity and close kinship weave a strong tapestry of harmony, peace and contentment.

Aerial Excursion

Fifteen-minutes photo flips by seaplane are ideal for enthusiastic photographers and island nuts. The view as the plane makes a swoop around Male’ and then flies over resort and village islands, is so impressive, you might even want to do it again. Flights can be arranged and are a good way to pass the time while waiting to catch your plane home.

 

Male' Excursion

Hukuru Miskiiy | Islamic Centre | Mulee-aage | National Museum

This former sultan’s residence opposite the mosque was built at the beginning of this century. A new wing, in the same blue and white colonial style, houses administrative offices.

Presidential Palace

The Presidential Palace is on Orchid Magu. It is a grand building of clean, uncluttered lines. Visitors are allowed to photograph it from the street.

Male' Excursion

Hukuru Miskiiy | Islamic Centre | Mulee-aage | National Museum

The pride of the capital, the imposing Islamic Centre with its enormous golden dome, depicts the brightness of the Islamic faith in the country. It is possible for visitors to go inside and see the white marbled, distinctly Islamic architecture, and the intricate carvings of the cool interior.

Male' Excursion

Hukuru Miskiiy | Islamic Centre | Mulee-aage | National Museum

Hukuru Miskiiy means the Friday Mosque. It is a building which has stood the test of time, is centuries old and boasts intricately carved coral walls and beautiful wooden architecture lovingly preserved.

The cemetery around the mosque has neat rows of tombstones that depict the traditional Maldivian talent for hand carving. The mosque’s rotund minaret, despite its age, conveys the majestic air of proud Islamic heritage.

Male' Excursion

Hukuru Miskiiy | Islamic Centre | Mulee-aage | National Museum

Male’ is the compact island capital of the Maldives. An island barely 2.5 square kilometers in area, it is the commercial centre of activity but still retains a charming tropical lethargy. Male’ is the seat of government, and also where a number of historical and cultural buildings have been preserved. The Islamic Center dominated by a large golden dome, the museum and the old architecture of some houses combine with modern day high-rise buildings to create an island of contrasts. Male’ is the best place for shopping, and shops packed with souvenir items line the busy streets. The local fish market is a fascinating sight when freshly caught fish are landed each afternoon, except Fridays which is a holiday. The local fruit and vegetable market in a shaded building near the waterfront displays a colorful array of tropical fruit and homemade confectionery.