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Malé travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-11

Malé Friday Mosque, Malé
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Common scams in Malé

8 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Malé, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Malé — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Malé

6 places worth your time in Malé, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Malé →

Top food to try in Malé

6 dishes to eat in Malé, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Malé →

Traditions and customs in Malé

5 customs and traditions in Malé — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Malé →

Getting around Malé

How to travel around Malé — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Malé: transport and taxi apps →

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