Things to do in Male

1. Explore the Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque) :One of the top things to do in Male is to visit the oldest and historic building Hukuru Miskiiy. This 1658 built place is a part of UNESCO’s tentative cultural list because of its unique architecture. This beautiful house of worship has been built using coral and timber and has exquisite and elaborate carved wooden panels with fine lacquer work. The unique feature of this place is the Quranic verses carved into the corals.

Location: Medhu Ziyaaraiy Magu, Malé, Maldives

2. Go Swimming at Artificial Beach: If you are looking for a quick respite from the bustling city if Male, go for this man-made crescent shaped beach on the East side of the island. This artificial beach has been created from the land retrieved from the sea. Have some fun time with your family or friends by going for a swim in the crystal clear water and then taking a sunbath on the fine white sand. Sit on one of the few benches and enjoy the cool breeze from the sea. If you feel hungry, there are two restaurants nearby offering mouth-watering food.

Location: Male, Maldives

3. Enjoy an underwater adventure with Whale Submarine: One of the best activities to do in Male is to go for a 45 minutes tour aboard the submarine. The submarine will take you on an exciting ride at the depth of 100-feet below. Feel enchanted looking at the beautiful coral reel, colourful fishes, like blue or yellow striped snappers, common lionfish and many more.

Location: 4th Floor, H.Sakeena Manzil, Malé 20001

4. Take a walk around Rasrani Bageecha: Known earlier as Sultan Park, this lush green park with its large shady trees and lily ponds is a great place for a relaxing walk. If you feel tired, sit  and watch the beautiful fountains with their changing colours and shooting patterns. For kids, there is a play area where they can have lots of fun.

Location: Opposite the Islamic Centre on Medhu Ziyaaraiy Magu, Malé

5. Gaze at the beautiful Tsunami Monument: Visit this spiraling monument which is a reminder of the power of nature over mankind. This lovely memorial with its amazing structure reminds its visitors about the 2004 natural disaster, Tsunami. Take a look around this tranquil place and stroll around for some good photographs. Visit this place during the afternoon to enjoy watching a breathtaking sunset.

Location: Thin Ruh Park, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé, Maldives

6. Feel enchanted looking at  the Grand Friday Mosque: Visit the Grand Friday Mosque, the biggest and most important mosque in the country. This beautiful mosque is known for its striking architecture of pure white marble with majestic gold domes. Overlooking the mosque is the solid, round blue towered munnaaru, the squat minaret.  The view of the sea in the backdrop has enhanced its beauty. A visit to this place is one of the must  things to Do in Male.

Location: Ibrahim Magu, Corner of Medhu Ziyaaraiy Magu, Malé

7. Know the country’s history at the National Museum: The informative National Museum is housed inside the beautiful Sultan Park. This three floored museum has Quran engravings on the wall giving an insight into the country’s history in the Buddhist and Islamic era. While the first floor displays weapons and religious and household artifacts, the second floor exhibits the modern era. Take a look at the memorabilias such as stones, antique treasures etc.

Location: Chaandhanee Magu, Malé, Maldives

8. Taste some local delights at Sala Thai: One of the must things to do in Male is to taste some authentic and freshly cooked thai cuisine. Sala Thai, one of the most popular restaurants of the city offers flavourful Thai delights. The ambience of both the inside seating area with its elegant decor, artwork and dim light as well as the bright sunlit garden seating place is very pleasant.

Location: Buruneege Hithaffinivaa Magu, Malé, Maldives

9. Visit the Malé Fish Market: One of the fun Activities to do in Male is to visit the local fish market. The market bustling with activities is the place to go if you want to feel the pulse of the city and understand their culture by interacting with them. Visit this place which is considered as the soul of Male and watch the assortment of fresh fish like yellowfin tunas and huge octopuses being brought and kept on the tiled floor by fisherman daily.

Location: 188 Ibrahim Hassan Didi Magu, Malé 20188, Maldives

10. Shop for souvenirs at Majeedhee Magu: Visit Majeedhee Magu, the one stop destination for buying souvenirs such as ethnic adornments, trinkets, garments, aromas, handcrafted souvenirs and even dried fish chips. Spanning the entire length of male, this street, famous for shopping, has an array of stores for the tourists.

Location: Main shopping street

11. Feel Amazed looking at China-Maldives Friendship Bridge:The impressive engineering work, Sinamale Bridge connects Male to the airport island of Hulhule. The unique bridge goes over the open sea with concrete placed in the bed of the sea and has two car lanes, separate lanes for motorcycles and pedestrians. The bridge was inaugurated on 30th August 2018.

Location: Male, Maldives

12. Visit Mulee Aage & Medhu Ziyaarath: The beautiful Muleeaage Palace was built in the early 20th century for the sultan and was later used as the President's residence. The place is specially worth visiting for the elaborate blue and white gatehouse Medhu Ziyaarath at the eastern end of the building’s compound. Behind the gate house is the tomb of AbulBarakat Yoosuf Al Barbary, who bought Islam in Male

Location: Medhuziyaaraiy Magu, Male' City 20115, Maldives

13. Explore the tomb of Mohammed Thakurufaanu: Explore the tomb of Mohammed Thakurufaanu, Maldives national hero, the Sultan who has been instrumental in liberating the country from the rules of the Portugese. This tomb is situated in the grounds of a small mosque, the Behrouz Kamanaa Miskiiy, at the back streets in the middle of town.

Location: Neelafaru Magu, Male

14. Indulge in various water sports: Being an island surrounded by the deep blue sea, the city of Male offers options of several water activities to its visitors. Visitors can enjoy the sea by opting for wakeboarding, parasailing, kayaking, windsurfing, flyboarding and so on. To take a look at the amazing underwater aquatic life, they can go for snorkelling, underwater submarine ride or take a glass bottom boat ride. 

Location: Male

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1. Crab Racing - One of the very popular night activities to do in Male is crab racing. In this activity, crabs are placed inside a circular boundary and allowed to go in whichever direction they wish to go. The one which crosses the boundary line wins the race. You can choose your crab and if it wins, you get some amazing prizes. Many hotels and resorts like Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort in South Male Atoll, etc. have this activity for its guests.

2. Visit the Local Bars - One of the activities to do in Male at night is to go to one of the local bars which is full of tourists. You will not find any locals in these bars as they are prohibited to drink alcohol due to Islamic traditions. Some of the bars also provide entertainment by locals which are very enjoyable. Some of the bars are - Coral Bar and Lounge, Party in Da Hood etc

3. Resort Bars - Male has some awesome resort bars where you can go for a delicious dinner of authentic local food along with musical performances. Some of the resorts of Male are Paradise Island Resort, Huvafen Fushi in North Male Atoll.

4. Night Fishing - Some resorts and guesthouses organise night fishing excursions for the tourists. You can go for this enjoyable excursion, catch a fish and ask the fish to be cooked as per your choice and enjoy a lavish dinner.

5. Night Clubbing - Enjoy night clubbing and tap your feet on the dance floor to the latest or retro music by the DJ. Enjoy Boduberu, the traditional dance and music performances by the locals at the night clubs. One of the famous night clubs in Male is Kurumba.

6. Stargazing - One of the things to do in Male is to go Stargazing at night. A glance at the sky watching thousands of glittering stars and enjoying the beauty of this amazing paradise in darkness is a one of a lifetime experience.

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1. Kayaking - Go for a kayaking experience and explore the beautiful water of the deep blue sea while you paddle your boat by yourself.

2. Underwater Walking - Walking on the bed of the sea of a deep ocean can be a unique experience. Just put on your oxygen masks and go for an exciting walk with a breathtaking view of aquatic creatures around you.

3. Wakeboarding - Indulge in an activity that will give you the thrill of standing on a wave. One of the most brilliant water sports of Male, Maldives, Wakeboarding involves holding onto a rope while you walk on the water. Be careful to maintain your balance.

4. Kitesurfing - One of the things to Do in Male is to feel the thrill of flying like a kite over the lovely ocean water by going for kitesurfing.

5. Fun Tubing - Those looking for a fun adventure can simply get in an inflated and unpowered tube and let the waves take you for a bumpy ride at a very high speed.

6. Parasailing - Get a bird’s eye view of the beautiful Male city from above the sky while you fly away and break free during parasailing. While parasailing, you will be tied to a parachute which will be towed by a motorboat.

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