Shopping in Maldives

The archipelago of Maldives is a group of 26 atolls on the Indian Ocean. The bracing tropical climate, vast expanses of palm fringed beaches, coral coast and buzzing bazaars all adds to give a memorable vacation in the virgin locale of Maldives. Though Dhivehi is the local language, English is widely spoken and understood too. The main economy of Maldives is tourism and fishing. Sri Lanka and South India are the two predominant influences on the locals. Male’ is the main commercial center of Maldives. The Male’ fish market and the local market are flocked by tourists who doesn’t want to miss a chance to pick up some interesting souvenirs from the market at a good bargain. Shopping in Maldives forms an integral part of your Maldives Tour.

The Majeedhee Magu Road gas a number of stalls and shops selling products made by the local craftsmen. Fish products and canned fish items constitute your best buys in Maldives. Tuna fish and chipped dried fish are available in any of the supermarkets here. While Shopping in Maldives in the different Markets in Maldives you will closely encounter the locals. The markets and bazaars here are great for understanding the lifestyle of the locals from close quarters.

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The local market Male’ located close to the Fish market is ideal for Shopping in Maldives and picking up edibles like vegetables, yams, pickles, fresh fruits, sweetmeats, nuts and breadfruit chips. Souvenirs are available in Chaandhanee Magu. This place was earlier known as Singapore Bazaar for the goods were mainly imported from Singapore. Products of turtle shell, black coral, pearl, oyster, abounds the market.