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South Malé Atoll: CROSSROADS and calm islands
CROSSROADS, the resort complex with a marina 15 minutes from the airport, and the small overwater island of COMO Cocoa Island.
Atoll guide · CROSSROADS and calm islands
South Malé Atoll & CROSSROADS: Our Favourites
South Malé Atoll in one page: the CROSSROADS marina, its restaurants, nightclub, spas and shops, and COMO Cocoa Island.
What's onThis week in the Maldives
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What to see and do
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Hands-on Maldivian crafts
Maldives Discovery Centre
A Maldivian culture centre at CROSSROADS with a weekly programme of hands-on classes such as henna and palm-leaf weaving.
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Coral propagation by the airport
Marine Discovery Centre, CROSSROADS
A conservation centre at CROSSROADS running coral-propagation projects and showing visitors the Maldives’ marine ecosystem.
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A 60-berth quay
Yacht Marina by Jalboot @ CROSSROADS
The Maldives’ first and largest marina of its kind, with a 60-berth quay for vessels of 10 to 70 metres.
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Where to eat
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Sri Lanka’s famous crab house, by the airport
Ministry of Crab, CROSSROADS
The Maldives outpost of Dharshan Munidasa’s Colombo crab restaurant, with Sri Lankan mud crabs flown in twice a week.
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“Real Japanese Cuisine” by the sea
Nihonbashi Blue
An offshoot of Colombo’s Nihonbashi, with an outdoor teppanyaki counter, at The Marina at CROSSROADS.
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Grab-and-go at the marina
The Sub Station, CROSSROADS
A premium submarine-sandwich bar from The Chef Mode at The Marina at CROSSROADS.
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Where to stay
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COMO’s wellness, near the airport
COMO Shambhala, COMO Cocoa Island
COMO’s own holistic wellness brand at a small overwater resort in South Malé Atoll, close to the airport.
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Shopping
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Shops, dining and street markets
The Marina @ CROSSROADS
A marina promenade of shops and restaurants, with the Hard Rock Cafe and seasonal street markets.
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Everything for the water
Rip Curl, CROSSROADS
The surf brand’s store at The Marina, for swimwear, holiday clothes, waterproof bags and watches.
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Health
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Sand, sea and island ingredients
SAii Spa, CROSSROADS
The spa at SAii Lagoon, CROSSROADS, with treatments built on sand, sea and locally sourced organic ingredients.
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Bars and nightlife
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Rock memorabilia at the marina
Hard Rock Cafe Maldives
Music memorabilia, classic cocktails and the Hard Rock menu at the CROSSROADS marina, 15 minutes by speedboat from the airport.
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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.
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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.
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Questions and answers
How far is CROSSROADS from the airport?
About 15 minutes by speedboat.
Can you drink at CROSSROADS?
Yes. It is a resort complex, so its bars and clubs serve alcohol.
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