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Himmafushi

Himmafushi

6.1
4.0/5
17 reviews
Himmafushi is a community island where local residents have lived for a long time. It can be reached in about 20 minutes by speedboat from Malé. Unlike resort islands that operate on a one island, one resort basis, it retains its everyday community scenery. The island features mosques, schools, sports fields, and residential homes, while traditional industries like fishing and boat repair continue to this day, showcasing a more authentic side of life in the Maldives. The island has a bikini beach for tourists, where visitors can swim, sunbathe, and enjoy the sea view in designated areas. The surrounding waters have multiple surf spots, such as Jailbreaks and Sultans, which attract many surfing enthusiasts. During the appropriate season, you can experience local marine sports. Tourists can also participate in activities such as snorkeling, fishing, and dolphin watching to experience the marine environment of the North Male Atoll. The island is small, and you can explore the main areas on foot or by bicycle. The island has homestays and small shops, allowing tourists to slowly experience the community atmosphere and understand the local residents' pace of life during their stay.Himmafushi · 21.5 km from Dhiffushi
Kanifinolhu

Kanifinolhu

4.8
4.9/5
337 reviews
ClubMedKani, run by the well-known Club Med (ClubMed), is a luxurious five-star island. It takes 35 minutes to get to the island by speedboat from Male. Kani Island is full of flowers, trees, and charming island scenery. The pure white and clean beaches will bring you a romantic feeling. In addition, the dining environment on the island is very good, the food is also very rich, and many delicacies can be eaten casually.Kanifinolhu · 15.8 km from Dhiffushi
Gasfinolhu

Gasfinolhu

4.1
5.0/5
25 reviews
Gasfinolhu (Finolhu Villas) was formerly known as Gasfinolhu (Gasfinuolhu), a 6-star island resort located in the North Malé Atoll. It is 25 km from Velana International Airport and can be reached by speedboat. The island has been fully renovated and is now open, making it a great destination for surfing. This is a new island that opened in 2015, focusing on honeymoons. In addition, every room on the island features a private pool. Gasfinolhu is very close to Kanifinolhu, and you can take a boat to visit nearby Kanifinolhu. Kanifinolhu is a 5-star island with many Chinese guests. However, to ensure the tranquility of Gasfinolhu, guests from Kanifinolhu are not allowed to visit Gasfinolhu, fully preserving the peace of Gasfinolhu. Gasfinolhu offers 4 room types in total: Sunrise Beach Villa, Sunset Beach Villa, Sunrise Overwater Villa, and Sunset Overwater Villa.Gasfinolhu · 13.1 km from Dhiffushi
Hulhumale

Hulhumale

6.8
4.8/5
29 reviews
Hulhumale is an artificial island formed by land reclamation. The island is adjacent to Velana International Airport and is connected to the airport island by road; it can also be reached from Malé via a cross-sea bridge, making it an urban island with convenient transportation in the Maldives. Construction of the island began in the late 1990s to alleviate population pressure in the capital, Malé, and it has now developed into a planned new city with residential, commercial, and public facilities. The island's coastal area is a popular spot for tourists, where artificial beaches, shallow waters, and near-shore coral reefs create a leisure space. Some areas are suitable for swimming and snorkeling, where you can observe marine life such as tropical fish and stingrays; there are also water sports facilities along the coast, where you can experience activities like kayaking, jet skiing, and kitesurfing. Beyond the beaches, the island also showcases an urban life that differs from traditional resort islands. Planned neighborhoods, green spaces, parks, restaurants, cafes, and accommodation facilities are distributed throughout, offering both everyday scenes of local life and leisure spaces for tourists. Visitors can stroll through the neighborhoods, experience local dining, or enjoy the sunset in the coastal area. Because it is close to the airport, many tourists use this place as a stopover before or after arriving in or departing from the Maldives.Hulhumale · 32 km from Dhiffushi
Kuda Huraa

Kuda Huraa

4.5
4.5/5
27 reviews
库达呼拉岛 is a five-star island located in the North Malé Atoll. It takes 30 minutes by speedboat from Malé to reach the island. Kuda Huraa is not large. The island has Chinese-speaking staff. There are two types of beach villas: standard and deluxe. Both types feature private pools and are standalone units. Water villas are available in sunrise and sunset categories, each further divided into those with and without pools. The water villas with pools are quite unique; the pools are fully transparent on all sides, making you feel as if you are swimming in a large fish tank, which is rare among islands in the Maldives. However, even the water villas without pools are well-equipped, featuring ocean-view bathtubs, ocean-view daybeds, and hammocks. Kuda Huraa is a coral island with beautiful scenery, featuring blue skies, clear waters, coconut groves, and white sand. With the sea breeze blowing and warm sunshine, you can feel its simple and authentic beauty. Not only is the scenery beautiful, but the activities on the island are also rich and varied. The hotel provides a weekly activity schedule, and many of them are free. You can join a shark safari diving trip, experience surfing at the surf school, or participate in a "Robinson Crusoe" day adventure. In addition, after your stay at 库达呼拉岛, you can choose to take a seaplane to travel between 库达呼拉岛 and its sister island, 兰达吉拉瓦鲁岛 (paid two-island tour), or board the hotel's cruise ship, the "Four Seasons Explorer," to explore the surrounding waters.Kuda Huraa · 17.9 km from Dhiffushi
Thulusdhoo

Thulusdhoo

3.3
5.0/5
2 reviews
Thulusdhoo Island is the capital island of North Male Atoll. It is a paradise for surfers from all over the world. There are two famous surf spots next to this island. It is named "Coke Island" because the Coca-Cola Company has a mineral water factory on this island.Thulusdhoo · 10 km from Dhiffushi
Euro-Divers Meeru Maldives | Dive & Water Sports Centre

Euro-Divers Meeru Maldives | Dive & Water Sports Centre

3.3
4.0/5
7 reviews
Meerufenfushi · 1.4 km from Dhiffushi
Bandos

Bandos

6.1
4.6/5
219 reviews
Bandos is a long-established resort island. It can be reached by a speedboat ride of approx. 10+ minutes from Velana International Airport in Malé. The island is close to the airport, eliminating the need for seaplanes or domestic flights, making it suitable for travelers who want to start their island vacation quickly. It has been welcoming guests since the 1970s and is known as the Island of Hospitality. The island is surrounded by white sandy beaches, shallow seas, and coral reefs. You can go snorkeling in the near-shore areas, where you have the chance to observe marine life such as tropical fish. The island's dive center has been operating for many years and can take guests to nearby dive sites to explore the underwater world. The island has lush vegetation and diverse accommodation options, ranging from villas in garden settings to overwater villas facing the sea, with some room types featuring private pools. In terms of leisure activities, the island has a water sports center where you can experience activities such as sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, jet skiing, and kayaking. You can also participate in boat excursions like night fishing, sunset cruises, and dolphin watching. Land-based facilities are equally well-developed, featuring a gym and sports courts for tennis, badminton, squash, and table tennis. The kids' club also provides game and activity spaces for family travelers.Bandos · 31.1 km from Dhiffushi
Lankanfinolhu

Lankanfinolhu

4.9
4.8/5
169 reviews
Paradise Island Resort & Spa is located in the North Male Atoll, about 9.6 kilometers away from Male, and it takes 20 minutes to get to the island by speedboat. The island has lush trees, colorful flowers, white sandy beaches, and beautiful tropical ocean scenery. The island is very large and is very suitable for tourists who come to the island for the first time. There are many Chinese people on Paradise Island, and Chinese services are provided. Here, there is no language barrier at all. In addition, it is a dream and love for diving enthusiasts and sea anglers.Lankanfinolhu · 24.5 km from Dhiffushi
Ailafushi

Ailafushi

5.2
5.0/5
2 reviews
Ailafushiis a resort island in the North Male Atoll, Maldives. The island's name is derived from the local Dhivehi language: "Aila" means family, and "Fushi" means island, which together mean "family island." The island has a compact layout that can be explored entirely on foot, making for an easy and stress-free vacation. Unlike many other Maldivian islands that focus on quiet privacy, the atmosphere here is much livelier and more cheerful: the entire island is surrounded by a light blue, jelly-like lagoon, with gentle, fine sandy beaches, and a row of overwater villas modeled after traditional local dhoni boats, which are an exceptionally photogenic sight on the island.Ailafushi · 27.4 km from Dhiffushi

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Dhiffushi Dolphin Cruise
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Snorkeling with Turtles and a Sandbank Stop
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Muliaage (Palace) + National Art Gallery + Sultan Park|The Jewel in the Pearl Necklace of the Indian Ocean
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Malé City 1-Day Tour in Maldives [Private Vehicle - Optional Chinese Guide]
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Explore Maldives Capital City Male`
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Maldives: Male City Highlights Tour by Car with Local Guide
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Maldives: Swim with Stingrays & Explore 3 Snorkelling Sites
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Maldives: Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks, Coral Reef, Sandbank
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Snorkeling in Maafushi Island, Maldives (crystal blue sea + immersive snorkeling + professional photography)
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Maafushi: Boat Tour with Coral Garden and Turtle Snorkeling
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Malé & Hulhumalé: Pool & Beach Club Day Pass
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Maldives: Adaaran Vadoo Resort Day Pass (Adults only)
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What travellers say about Dhiffushi

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乌拉科娃January 4, 2023
4.0
The scenery is pleasant, the fun is endless, and the cost-effectiveness is high.

Himmafushi

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YeahpJanuary 5, 2025
5.0
wonderful islandbeautiful seaviewnice serviceperfect doodi will go there again again and againmy favourite island!

Kanifinolhu

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Dr BPMay 8, 2023
4.0
For most people this will be their first or last stop in The Maldives, as it is the island on which the airport is located.It is newly reclaimed land and being designed as a kind of "back-up" capital city in case neighboring Male succumbs to rising sea levels. As such, it is a bit of construction site as new hotels, apartments etc are going up all over the place.An okay beach for a quick dip, but gets a bit of floating trash.In any case, it is okay stopover for a night after arriving or before leaving the country.

Hulhumale

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七月七日晴8466June 21, 2016
5.0
I have always loved the Little Four Seasons. Maybe because I have a baby, I pay attention to the preferential policies for children and the services for children in children's facilities on the island. But I can't take my children to experience the four seasons in my heart first. The food is really good to eat, 750G steak, lobster choice of various tastes, delicious to burst. Five of us ate a total of 900 U.S. dollars, all contained in HB, oh, the cost-effective food is quite high. Four Seasons of Food and Beverage is not to say, so the next four seasons of rooms, although not much luxury, but very comfortable to stay in such a room is very good, at least there are private swimming pools, you know there are private swimming pools on the island price, and then the service, too careful and intimate, my dressing table out of time is very chaotic, back. After arrival, the arrangement was very tidy and moved. Xiao Hei would come to ask if he was accustomed to eating and whether he wanted to adjust it. Um-huh, it's very warm, 100 praises. Recently, if he had time to write a travel note, even though his writing is not good, he would be regarded as a narrator of Wen Shenma. At least, it's really my real experience.

Kuda Huraa

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yxigeriSeptember 4, 2022
5.0
The aerial view doesn't look good. This island looks like a residential area.

Thulusdhoo

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300***09January 31, 2018
4.0
It's so beautiful, diving is very fun, you can see all kinds of fish.

Euro-Divers Meeru Maldives | Dive & Water Sports Centre

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Lavender and SunJanuary 3, 2021
5.0
In fact, this is the lowest price in the off-season, and it is often impossible to book a room at this price. Although the hotel room rate is not cheap, the source of customers is still enthusiastic, "I am not afraid of high prices, I am only afraid of poor quality", staying here for a night is really a good experience!

Bandos

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Sahil NagpalJune 24, 2023
5.0
It was a mesmerizing experience with Paradise Island Resort & Spa during my stay in December 2021.Beach villa and water villa rooms were awesome.Hotel staff was really good, offered us good discount on scuba diving, snorkeling and other activities. Breakfast and dinner buffet had various varieties from vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes to international cuisine along with mouth watering desserts. Also the island had fire shows, dangerous stunts performed by expert people, Disco night and lot more. During the day time paradise island had aqua yoga for everyone. Overall it was an amazing and fantastic stay with Paradise island🤩❤️. Thank you for hotel management staff for their hospitality and support. I have already recommended to family and friends to stay only at Paradise island resort and spa.

Lankanfinolhu

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David Lee Ali DaudiFebruary 21, 2024
5.0
The company's group travel recommended an all-inclusive island. To be honest, the cost-effectiveness is very high. Adults and children are very satisfied. The island is very close to Male Airport and it takes about 15 minutes to get to the island. The recreational facilities are all available. The restaurant is large and the food is very complete. The staff on the island are very nice and friendly. If it is a family or a group, it is especially recommended to come here. The cost-effectiveness is still OK

Ailafushi

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What are the must-do things in Dhiffushi?

Don't miss these attractions in Dhiffushi: Himmafushi, Kanifinolhu, and Gasfinolhu. If you like Cultural experiences, try Muliaage (Palace) + National Art Gallery + Sultan Park|The Jewel in the Pearl Necklace of the Indian Ocean. If you enjoy Day tours, try Dhiffushi Dolphin Cruise.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Dhiffushi Dolphin Cruise, Snorkeling with Turtles and a Sandbank Stop, and Muliaage (Palace) + National Art Gallery + Sultan Park|The Jewel in the Pearl Necklace of the Indian Ocean. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of October 18, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Dhiffushi is around CAD 40.38 – CAD 1,226.63. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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