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Kaafu Atoll

Malé City

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Visiting? Scan the Pocket Maldives code at this place to collect its stamp.

The capital island — a dense, lively city of harbours, markets, narrow lanes and old coral-stone mosques.

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Key facts

Atoll
Kaafu (North Malé)
Type
Capital city

Getting there

Public ferry

Velana Airport → Malé

MTCC

Demo entry — airport ferry across the channel; see MTCC for times.

Taxi / bus

Hulhumalé → Malé

Road link

Demo entry — via the Sinamalé Bridge.

Times and services change. Check with the operator before you travel.

Useful info

  • Dress code

    Demo note — modest clothing in local areas and mosques.

  • Best time to visit

    Demo note — drier months are usually December to April.

  • Money

    Demo note — carry some cash; check ATM access locally.

Contacts

  • Police (national)

    119
  • Ambulance (national)

    102
  • Fire & rescue (national)

    118

Check details before you travel.

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