The Malé waterfront from the air

Itinerary · the Maldives, Indian Ocean

A day in Malé

The fish market, the coral-stone mosque, the National Museum and a Thai dinner in the capital.

One day, on foot

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  1. Morning

    1Malé Fish Market

    Malé waterfront·Market

    Go early, as the day’s catch comes in from the dhonis.

  2. Late morning

    2Hukuru Miskiy (Old Friday Mosque)

    Malé·Historic mosque

    Malé’s oldest mosque, famous for its carvings. Dress modestly and avoid prayer times.

  3. Midday

    3Grand Friday Mosque (Islamic Centre)

    Malé·Mosque

    The successor to Hukuru Miskiy, which dominates the skyline.

  4. Afternoon

    4National Museum

    Malé·Museum

    Stone carvings and early Thaana script in the country’s first museum.

  5. Evening

    5Sala Thai Restaurant

    Malé·Thai

    A long-standing Thai kitchen for dinner.

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