Sun-kissed beaches, blue skies and deep blue oceans are the main draws of the Maldives islands. Sprung from corals that formed around majestic volcanoes, it’s the perfect paradise destination for everyone. Breathtaking beauty and a plethora of aquatic life make these islands into a unique geological gold mine cocooned in the Indian Ocean. Welcoming all visitors with open arms, the new wave of the islands’ development will go further in providing the luxurious comfort that is already a trademark within the island.
Shopping in the Maldives is a unique experience. Every visitor coming to this island must at least take a day off to go shopping. Handicrafts, local artefacts, clothes, perfumes, cosmetics, accessories, shells, electronic gadgets and many more items are for sale at a reasonable price. The main shopping areas in the city of Male consist of two places. They are known as Majeedhee Magu and Chaandanee Magu. The Chaandanee Magu is ideal for local handcrafts and products. Concentrating more on the sale of items such as curios, handicrafts, miniature dhonis and mats made out of a fibre called ‘thudu kina’, it’s the best place to go for souvenirs and memorabilia.
The Majeedhee Magu on the other hand sells goods of every conceivable nature. Ranging from ornaments, garments, bags, electrical equipment as well as all the local handicrafts and trinkets, the wide range of shops that are scattered throughout the market makes for an exploration that is well worth the while of any visitor. Except for 15 minutes of prayer time when almost all shops close, the boutiques and shops in these markets are open almost till about 11 in the night. Apart from material goods, if you want to shop for items such as vegetable or fruit or any other food item, there is a local market that is dedicated solely towards these products. The Duty Free at the Maldives airport is also another place where jewellery, tobacco, cameras and electrical items of high quality can be purchased.
If you are interested in staying at one of the Maldives resorts that are scattered throughout the island, an accommodation that can be recommended is the Kurumba Maldives. One of the first private resorts and one of the finest, this luxury Maldives island resort is the perfect place to spend a vacation steeped in comfort, luxury and with the best of surroundings.