The best time to shop in the Male Fish Market Maldives is during the mid-afternoon when the dhonis arrive with their day’s catch. Be warned though as this is also the time of the day when the Male Fish Market gets extremely crowded.

Male Fish Market as a Popular Tourist Attraction in Maldives

The Male Fish Market is also a very popular tourist attraction in Maldives because of the rather interesting and impressive activities that take place. You’ll notice that the waterfront is always populated with dhonis or boats, loading and unloading various goods such as dried fish, fresh fruits, and vegetables aside from the daily catch.

Aside from offering the best and freshest seafood products in Maldives, some vendors in the Male Fish Market also sell a great variety of other local products at reasonable prices.

Despite being densely crowded, the Fish Market in Male Maldives is always neatly maintained and cleaned daily.

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The National Museum is located at Sultan Park, Male. It was opened in 1952 by Mohamed Amin Didi, who served as the Prime Minister during that time. The National Museum exhibits historical artifacts and royal antiquities during the Pre-Islamic era. A coral head of Buddha could be found in the museum which is also one of the main attractions visited mostly by the tourists. There are also various kinds of textile collections and historical thrones that greatly reflect Maldivian culture.

The National Museum of the Maldives

The Presidential Palace is just a few minutes walk from other cultural attractions in Male. The palace serves as the official residence of the President of Maldives. With its diverse structure, The palace also serves as venues for receptions during special occasions hosted by the President. The offices of the President and some of the officials of the Maldives could also be found in the Presidential Palace.

The Presidential Palace

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Hukuru Miskiiy is also one of the Maldivian cultural attractions that could also be located at the Maldives capital, Male. The Hukuru Miskiiy is the oldest mosque in the country which was established in the year 1656. It was set up during the reign of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar I. This mosque is known for its fine woodcarvings and lacquer work which could be found in the interior and exterior walls that were built with coral stones. Various ancient tombstones are also erected in this compound.

Hukuru Miskiiy