Whiteshell Island Hotel & Spa
7 nights, Breakfast
23 September 2020
From US$907
Discover - Halal friendly holidays in The Maldives
Possibly one of the most sought after destinations in the world, the Maldives has everything for Muslim honeymooners and families looking for picture-perfect beaches. Home to some of the world’s most incredible resorts, some offering villas over the turquoise waters to house reefs you can snorkel through moments from your resort. If you’re looking to book a halal friendly holiday that will leave an impression for years to come, then the Maldives is for you.
Male, the capital of the Maldives and your arrival point, travel to your resort by speedboat, domestic flight or by seaplane. The Maldives consists of 22 atolls, all reachable within a 90-minute transfer. As Islam is the official religion of the Maldives, each local island has mosques and local communities. On all the resorts you will find on Rihaala, provisions for Jummah prayers are available on resort, meaning you don’t have to worry finding somewhere to pray. With beautiful turquoise waters, there is simply nowhere like the Maldives and its wonderful marine life. From diving and snorkelling experiences to glass bottom boats and sunset cruises there is something for everyone.
Maldives has something to offer for both water and beach lovers. From overwater villas, including some with pools to gorgeous beach villas with direct access there's a resort for all your needs. For those looking to experience both then a split stay is also possible between different villa types or even between different resorts. Being a relaxing destination, it's suitable for all trip lengths wether you want to stay for 7 - 10 days or combine a short stay there with a trip to nearby Sri Lanka, UAE or the Far East as well.
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- Time Difference: GMT +4 hours
- Capital: Male
- Currency: USD widely accepted
- Visa: Not required for UK citizens
- Our Highlight: Snorkelling in the coral reefs
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Manta Rays in the Maldives
Beautiful Maldivian beach
The Treehouse Villa at the Shangri-La Villingili
Family Villa at the Six Senses Laamu
The Hideaway Maldives Resorts
Water Villa The Kandima Resort
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Highlights
Upon arrival at your resort, you’ll find a wide selection of experiences to enjoy. The resorts featured on Rihaala all provide private spa treatment rooms with male and female therapists. All resorts featured on Rihaala serve a wide selection of halal dining options as standard, but for those extra special experiences, you could try the underwater restaurant at the Conrad Rangali.
Your daily activities in the Maldives will vary depending on the resort you’re staying at. Nearly all resorts will have non-motorised water sports available like paddle boarding or kayaking. Motorised water sports are less frequent in order to protect the marine ecosystems of the islands. Many resorts will offer a cruise excursion and maybe a chance to try some local hand line fishing. Most resorts will have a PADI diving school, so if you would like to learn, beginners can earn their basic diving certification in the Maldives.
Muslim Friendly Amenities
For Muslim travellers, halal food is readily available at all resorts featured on Rihaala. With over 90 resorts featured on Rihaala, you will find something to suit all types of Muslim travellers. For couples and honeymooners, the Coco Palm Bodu Hithi, Shangri-La Villingili and the Six Senses on Laamu Island are just a few where private villas are available. For Muslim families, child-friendly resorts like the Niyama and the Anantara Dhigu have plenty of activities to keep the kids busy. When booking with Rihaala, alcohol will be removed from your room and the Qibla direction provided when you arrive. The Maldives is welcoming of modest beachwear for Muslim guests, in fact, on islands with local communities, this is highly preferred
