7 of the best · the Maldives, Indian Ocean
Nightlife and Beach Clubs in the Maldives
Maldives nightlife happens on the resort islands: an underwater venue at Niyama, Kandima’s DJ pool bars and late bar, and the nightclub, lounge and beach club at CROSSROADS.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in the Maldives
Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Maldives.
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Six metres down, by speedboat
Subsix
Opened in 2012 as the world’s first underwater nightclub. Niyama now leads with what it calls the world’s first underwater Nikkei tasting menu.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll, P.O. Box 2002, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Swim-up bar with resident DJs
Beach Club at Kandima
A swim-up pool bar with cabanas, cocktails and DJs, open daily 10am to 10pm at one of the liveliest resorts in the Maldives.
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Below the surface.
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Neon nights and good beats
Forbidden Bar, Kandima
Kandima’s late bar, promising neon nights, cool cocktails and seriously good beats.
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Six metres down, by speedboat
Subsix
Opened in 2012 as the world’s first underwater nightclub. Niyama now leads with what it calls the world’s first underwater Nikkei tasting menu.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll, P.O. Box 2002, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Dance until dawn near the airport
The Insanity, CROSSROADS
The nightclub at CROSSROADS, which describes itself as the Maldives’ very first nightclub.
CROSSROADS Maldives, South Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
Beach clubs 4
Pool bars and DJs.
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Swim-up bar with resident DJs
Beach Club at Kandima
A swim-up pool bar with cabanas, cocktails and DJs, open daily 10am to 10pm at one of the liveliest resorts in the Maldives.
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Live bands by the pool
Breeze Pool Bar, Kandima
Kandima’s pool bar for sunset, with live bands, the latest DJs, tropical cocktails and shisha.
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Riviera-style nights
Island Lounge, CROSSROADS
A chill-out lounge by day that becomes a night spot with live music, DJs and cultural events.
CROSSROADS Maldives, South Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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DJ pool parties on festival dates
SAii Beach Club
The beach club of the CROSSROADS integrated resort, reached by its marina ferry, which hosts DJ pool parties on festival dates.
CROSSROADS Maldives, South Malé Atoll, P.O. Box 2097, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
Alcohol is served only at resorts, safari boats and licensed hotels; Malé, Hulhumalé and the local islands are dry.
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