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Maldives
المالديف · Asia
The Indian Ocean paradise. Overwater bungalows, the world's clearest lagoons, vibrant coral reefs, and total luxury in the middle of the ocean.
👥 Visitor Impressions — People & Safety
The Maldives is a Muslim country with a conservative local culture, but resorts operate as self-contained luxury environments. The local population on resort islands is largely behind-the-scenes staff. Interaction on local islands is warm and welcoming.
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Plan Your TripAll the booking links you need, in one place
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Weather & Prices by MonthTap any month for detailsJanuary
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27°/31°
Peak season — dry and perfect
Very Expensive
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February
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27°/31°
Best month overall
Very Expensive
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March
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27°/31°
Excellent dry season
High
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April
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28°/32°
End of best season
High
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May
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28°/32°
Transition — still very good
Moderate
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June
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27°/31°
SW monsoon begins
Moderate
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July
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27°/30°
Wet season
Budget
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August
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27°/30°
Wet season continues
Budget
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September
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27°/31°
Improving conditions
Moderate
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October
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27°/31°
Good recovery
Moderate
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November
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27°/31°
Dry season returns
High
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December
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27°/31°
Peak season begins — festive
High
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Budget
Moderate
High
Very Expensive
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Entry & Visa Requirements (Saudi Passport)Visa Type
Free Visa on Arrival
Duration
30 days
Cost
Free
Processing Time
On arrival at airport
📋 Requirements:
✓ Valid passport 6 months✓ Return ticket✓ Resort or hotel booking confirmation✓ Sufficient funds ($100 per day recommended)
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⚠️ Visa issued free on arrival at Velana International Airport. Resort transfer is arranged by your hotel.
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Cost of a One-Week Trip (Per Person)🎒
Budget
$770 — $1210
per week / per person
Hotel/night~$80
TypeGuesthouse on a local inhabited island like Maafushi
Food/day~$25
TypeLocal island restaurants — Maldivian food at local prices
Transport/day~$15
💡 Local islands offer 80% of the Maldives experience at 20% of the resort price — beach, snorkeling, and clear water included
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Mid-Range
$2640 — $3960
per week / per person
Hotel/night~$300
Type3-4 star resort with beach access
Food/day~$60
TypeResort restaurants — full board recommended
Transport/day~$30
💡 All-inclusive packages offer much better value than paying per meal at resorts
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Luxury
$6600 — $11000
per week / per person
Hotel/night~$800
TypeOverwater bungalow at a 5-star resort
Food/day~$150
TypeGourmet dining with underwater restaurant experiences
Transport/day~$50
💡 The underwater restaurant at Conrad or Ithaa is a once-in-a-lifetime experience worth booking
⚠️ Costs are estimates — may vary by season
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Muslim-Friendly Rating7.3
out of 10
Religion
Islam (100%)
Islam (100%)
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Safety
9/10
Very safe. Crime extremely rare. Resorts are fully controlled environments.
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Muslim-Friendly
8/10
100% Muslim state. Prayer facilities in resorts. Alcohol only in resort areas. Local islands alcohol-free.
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Food
7/10
All food on local islands is halal. Resorts serve international cuisine — ask specifically for halal preparation.
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Value for Money
4/10
Premium destination — one of the world's most expensive. But overwater bungalows are genuinely worth it.
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Arab Hospitality
9/10
Exceptionally warm welcome for all visitors. Arab tourists very common. Maldivian people are genuinely friendly.
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Ease of Navigation
6/10
Seaplane or speedboat transfers are part of the experience. Each resort handles your internal transfer.
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Family-Friendly
8/10
Perfect for families. Calm lagoons safe for children, water sports, and the natural beauty inspires all ages.
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Tourist SIM Cards📱 Dhiraagu Tourist SIM
5GB
$20 / SIM
Best coverage across atolls
📱 Ooredoo Maldives
3GB
$15 / SIM
Good alternative — use resort WiFi mainly
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Getting Around🛥️
Speedboat Transfer ⭐
Most resorts within 1-2 hours by speedboat — organized by your hotel
Best for tourists
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Seaplane (Twin Otter) ⭐
The iconic Maldives experience — 30 minutes over coral atolls to far islands
Best for tourists
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Public Ferry
Between Male and local islands — very cheap but slow and irregular
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Dhoni Boat
Traditional wooden boat used for snorkeling excursions and sunset cruises
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Best Areas to StayTap to open in Google Maps
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Top Attractions & Activities🏡
Overwater Bungalow
Sleep directly above the Indian Ocean — glass floor panels let you watch fish below
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Coral Reef Snorkeling
Some of the world's richest coral ecosystems — visible from the surface with a mask
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Whale Shark Swimming
Swim alongside the world's largest fish — gentle filter-feeders common in South Ari Atoll
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Sandbank Picnic
Private picnic on an uninhabited sandbank — the Maldives in its purest form
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Sea Turtle Encounters
Green and hawksbill turtles common in most reefs — magical snorkeling experience
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Underwater Restaurant
Dine below the sea surface at Ithaa or similar — an extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime meal