Male

The capital of Maldives, Male is a bustling tourist destination. With all the beach holiday essentials - sun, sand and a healthy dose of blue sea, Male tops the list of tropical holiday destinations of most. A forward thinking, yet laid-back attitude, attracts more tourists every year. A flourishing city, Male is home to tourist places such as magnificent mosques, beautiful beaches and a heady shopper’s district.

Eating Out!

Being a tourist hotspot, Male restaurants serve cuisines from across the world including the famous usual suspects such as - Thai, Italian, Indian and the local cuisine. The ambience of the restaurants range from plush, air-conditioned bistros to laid back open-air cafes. To experience the true-blue Maldivian cuisine, one should try the fish dishes or the street food served at the teashops or locally known as Sai-Hotaas.

SpiceJet Recommendations!

Sala Thai Restaurant, Ameer Ahmed Magu

Salsa Royal, Orchid Magu

Aïoli, Lotus Goalhi

Seagull Cafe, cnr Chandanee Magu & Fareedhee Magu

Shopping

Male plays a shopper’s paradise with aplomb. From ethnic jewellery to clothes and footwear, Male will dish up a good shopping experience. The local fish market stocks the very best of the produce from the fertile seas. The fish market serves as its namesake and is a haven for the people who love seafood and picking it out themselves. A far cry from the hustle and bustle of the local markets, lie the flourishing malls and the commercial complexes. Wherever you go, a shopping experience akin to famous tropical destinations.

Places to Stay

SpiceJet Connections

Sight-seeing

Events & Festivals

  • Eid:An important festival of the people of Maldives, Eid is celebrated with much fanfare across Maldives. Official processions are carried out and musical performances are held everywhere.
  • Independence Day:On the 26th of July, Independence Day is celebrated with parades and traditional celebrations. Officially, it is celebrated at the Republic Square in Male.