What is a Maldivian Hotaa?
A hotaa is a Maldivian teahouse serving hedhika: gulha, bajiya, masroshi and kavaabu, with tea. What to order, the Dhivehi words to know, and what it costs.
Malé Travel Guide: Eat, Stay, See & Do in Malé, Maldives
Eat, Stay, See & Do in Malé City
Restaurants with menus, hotels, attractions and everyday services across Malé, Hulhumalé and Vilimalé.
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Malé City, the capital of the Maldives
Know Before You Go
Visa
Free 30-day visa on arrival for all nationalities.
SIM Cards
Tourist SIMs and eSIMs sold at airport arrivals.
Currency
Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR). USD widely accepted.
Weekend
Friday & Saturday, not Sat & Sun.
Getting Around
Airport Hulhumalé
Taxi or bus, 10 min
Airport is on Hulhulé (Velana International Airport), connected to Hulhumalé.
Hulhumalé Malé
Bridge (taxi/bus) or ferry
Sinamalé Bridge ~15 min. Buses run every 15 minutes or so; a ferry is also available.
Within Malé
Walk or taxi
The island is ~6km². Everything is walkable, and taxis are a flat MVR 30.
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Install These Apps If You Are in Malé
Avas app for taxis, Foodies for delivery, Odiapp for speedboats to other islands. The apps that actually work for visitors in Malé, checked in 2026.
What to Do with 3 Hours in Malé
A self-guided walking tour of Malé's historic core: the old mosques, the palace quarter, the souvenir street and the markets.