The Maldives attracts visitors from all around the world. With exotic islands, shining beaches, unrivalled luxury, and an array of activities, this beautiful resort is particularly popular among UAE residents. Do you intend to spend your vacation there? We have all the information you need to travel from the UAE to the Maldives.
Major attractions
The Maldives is a South Asian island nation known for being a favourite among tourists. It is now one of the most popular locations for visitors from the UAE since it allows locals to get visas on arrival.
Maldives is famed for its tropical appeal and mild coastal temperatures, with turquoise oceans, white sandy beaches, waterside homes, and untouched environment.
On the island, there is lots to do. You can go deep diving to see manta rays and sea turtles, or you can attend an old-fashioned Boduberu (a popular folk dance) performance. Make time to explore Vaadhoo Island in Raa Atoll as well. Vadhoo, referred to as the Sea of Stars, has an abundance of plankton that shimmers in the night, floating onshore at the whim of the tides, giving the surrounding seas an appearance of being filled with stars.
Visa information
When arranging a vacation from the UAE to the Maldives, the first thing to think about is the visa requirements. Fortunately, travellers from the UAE do not need a visa pre-approval because the Maldives provides a 30-day visa on arrival to all countries.
The documents that follow are necessary to get a visa upon arrival in the Maldives:
- A valid passport or travel document for at least a single month.
- Enough money to cover the costs of the trip to the Maldives. You can either provide a reservation confirmation from a Tourist Resort or a Hotel, or you can pay USD 100 + USD 50 for each day of your stay.
- A valid ticket for your exit from the Maldives in the time limit indicated.
Currency and costs
The Maldives’ currency is called the Rufiyaa.
The cost of travel varies according on the season, length of stay, and kind of housing. Because it is a nice place, staying at hotels and resorts may be expensive. Guesthouses are a great option for people seeking for low-cost housing. The cost of a hotel stay may vary from AED 100 to AED 6,000.
The cost of airfare varies according on the season. You are able to choose low-cost flight options. If you travel with Emirates, a one-way ticket from Dubai to Male starts at AED 2,120, while tickets with FlyDubai begin at AED 2,750.
Flight booking
Emirates Airlines, flydubai, Qatar Airways, SpiceJet, and IndiGo belong to the companies that provide both direct and non-direct flights to the Maldives. Fly from Dubai International Airport to Gan Airport on Gan Island or Velana International Airport, which is on Men. The flight from Dubai to Palma is 4 hours and 10 minutes long.
Accommodation
Some of the Maldives’ price hotels include:
- Landaa Giraavaru Four Seasons Resort Maldives
- Ithaafushi Waldorf Astoria Maldives
- Maldives Anantara Veli Resort
- Maamunagau Intercontinental Maldives Resort
- Vommuli Resort in the St. Regis Maldives
- Maldives Hard Rock Hotel
- Maldives Fairmont
There are several inexpensive hotel alternatives in the Maldives. Ameera Maldives, Lagoon Villa Thoddoo, Crown Beach Hotel, TME Retreats Dhigurah, and Liberty Guest House belong to them.
Getting around
The cost of transportation in the Maldives might differ based on your mode of transportation and location. Here are three examples of ways to get transportation:
- Domestic flight: If you’re travelling between islands in the Maldives, you may want to take a domestic flight.
- Many hotels, resorts and inns provide speedboat transportation from the airport to their properties.
- If you want to save money, you can ride a public ferry between certain of the Maldives’ islands. Although the price tends to be lower, the trip time and quantity of service may be greater.
