North Male Atoll is probably the only place on the Maldives where you can actually do shopping in its true sense. There are almost no stores on «holiday islands», however, Malé – the capital – is perfect for people walking around shops looking for peculiar souvenirs, clothes, etc. So, do like the local population and go shopping in the night time when it’s already not that hot. Most stores work until 10 p.m., some of them even till 11 p.m.
All the main sights of the Maldives are right here on North Male Atoll; and, certainly, the major amount of it is in the capital. So, one of the must-visit places is the Sudan Palace. This … 
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North Male Atoll offers its guests perfect conditions for water sports and beach vacation. For example, it’s, of course, diving. There are several wonderful marine reserves in the … Open
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The best point to purchase souvenirs is Malé. There are the whole streets here with small shops like Orchid Magu, Faamudheyri Magu and Fareedhee Magu offering diverse ethnic goods. But, those are all imported and have nothing to do with the locals’ crafts. Nevertheless, you can buy various Indian jewellery, Sri Lanka fabrics or Indonesian carved figurines to remind you of your trip here. There are no rest days in stores, it’s only that all of them are open only after 2 p.m. on Fridays.
1. There are always holidays on North Male Atoll. It’s always warm here, and you won’t be trapped in your hotel room even during the rainy season, as it pours only in the night … Open
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A mini dhoni boat – sometimes made from corals and shells or just wood- would be and usual and very special gift. If you buy an expensive one, sure ask for a certificate and pay attention to a proper package, as they are usually quite fragile and may get damaged while transporting. Coral handmade stuff and jewellery are another marvellous gift idea, you should buy it in specialized stores – you can ask guides or hotel staff for an address – and, again, remember about a certificate in order to avoid problems at customs.
Almost all islands of the atoll are available for beach holidays. Territory of some small atolls is fully occupied with hotel complexes, so some beaches are accessible only to hotel guests, … Open
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The local traditional praying mats made from coconut fibre are especially popular around tourists. However, it’s not an easy task to find them in Malé, but still give it a try – you might succeed. Nevertheless, coconut souvenirs are one of the best gifts for relatives and friends. For instance, you can buy spoons, bowls, figures of animals and fish. What is more, kitchen stuff to crack coconuts – like knives and peelers – would be very original gifts.
Upscale beach hotels represent the main pride of North Male, and each of them has its amazing features. Travelers who wish to spend a few days at a cozy villa should pay attention to Coco … Open
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Shopping in Maldives
It is not necessary to go to Male to buy souvenirs. There are a lot of them in hotel shops. However, prices are quite high there. There are also shops on the so-called islands-villages. The Maldives is famous for diving. Therefore, a lot of appropriate equipment is sold here. By the way, the prices are quite reasonable. Dive Shop and Water World are two of the best stores. You can buy the latest diving equipment in the Maldives here. Both stores are located fairly close to each other. Real products of famous brands are sold in them. Many tourists specially come to these stores to buy new equipment for spearfishing or diving.
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