Living in Malé, Maldives:
Tips for Moving and Visiting

Male city is a very crowded place. The roads are small and there is a lot of vehicles around. There are almost 540 thousand people living inside the city. The city is small compared to other cities in other countries. The airport is 15 minutes distance away from male located in another island.

I’m from Male, the capital of the Maldives. It is one of the smallest and most crowded cities of the world. Although Maldives is famous for its white sandy beaches and blue lagoons, you won’t get to experience that in Male. Its beaches are artificially made, roads are paved with bricks and mostly it’s a concrete jungle of buildings. There is a high traffic on the roads during day and night as well.

This city is really congested so if you don’t like being around people then this is probably not a good place for you. Although, there are really nice places to visit and the restaurants are pretty good too. Also, there is a lot of parks and places in where you could just sit and enjoy the fresh air, but still the amount of people in this place might be a bit annoying.

Male’ is a tiny island and the capital of Maldives. The whole island is surrounded by crystal clear water. Even though the island is a bit congested, it is the perfect place for someone who wants to enjoy the nature and who loves the ocean. The island consists of many local cafes and dining areas. You can enjoy the local food and international cuisines. Its an island city where the fun never ends. The island is connected to two different islands through a small bridge. Locals enjoy midnight drives between the islands. However, it might be difficult to find cheap accommodation and jobs but in the end it all depends on you and your capabilities.