Mahibadhoo
The administrative centre of South Ari Atoll, with shops, restaurants and a jetty. It is the transfer hub for public ferries and island-hopping within the atoll.
Mahibadhoo is the administrative centre of South Ari Atoll (Alif Dhaal). It has a hospital, banks, shops and cafés, and its everyday local life is vibrant. From Malé, take a public speedboat for about 1.5 hours. The island is the transfer hub for resident islands in South Ari, such as Dhigurah, Dangethi and Omadhoo. It has guesthouses and a bikini beach, and nearby waters offer manta ray and whale shark snorkelling. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want to experience local life, as a one- or two-night base.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hangnaameedhoo
- Dhangethi
- Ari Atoll
- Fish Head (Mushimasmingili Thila)
- Broken Rock
- Kuda Rah Thila
- Dhigurah
- Ithaa Undersea Restaurant