Local purchases include sea shells (only when bought in official shops; they may not be removed from the beach or from the sea), lacquered wooden boxes and reed mats. Jewelry to purchase includes gold, silver, coral, mother-of-pearl and turtle-shell items. However, there are strict prohibitions against the export of coral and turtle-shell.
Shopping hours
Sat-Thurs 0830-2300, Fri 1330-2300. Shops officially shut for 15 minutes five times a day in deference to Muslim prayer times; however, this rule is not always strictly adhered to in the tourist areas away from the capital.
Currency Information:
Currency
Maldivian Rufiya
(MVR) = 100 laari. Notes are in denominations of MVR500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of MVR2 and 1, and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 laari.
Currency Exchange
Major currencies can be exchanged at banks, tourist resort islands, hotels and leading shops. Payments in hotels can be made in most hard currencies (particularly US Dollars) in cash, traveller’s cheques or credit cards.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Most major island resorts, local and souvenir shops will accept American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, MasterCard and Visa. Arrangements vary from island to island. There are ATMs at a few places on the Capital Island.
Traveller's Cheques
These are generally accepted in Sterling and US Dollars. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars.
Banking Hours
Sun-Thurs 0800-1330.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date |
Apr 07 |
| £1.00= |
MVR25.30 |
| $1.00= |
MVR12.80 |
| €1.00= |
MVR17.11 |
More information: www.iexplore.com |
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Shopping Guide - Products & Services
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AIRLINES
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EMIRATES, Mal้.Ph: 3314945, Fax: 3325675.
INDIAN, Mal้. Ph: 3323003/3330088, Fax: 3323004.
ISLAND AVIATION SERVICES LTD,Ph: 3335544, Fax: 3315661.
MALAYSIA AIRLINES, Mal้ 20-02.PSA, Ph: 3332555, Fax: 3326207.
QATAR AIRWAYS, Mal้. Ph: 3334777.
SINGAPORE AIRLINES, Mal้ 20-03.Ph: 3320777, Fax: 3325699.
SRILANKAN AIRLINES, Mal้.Ph: 3323459, Fax: 3313169.
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APPLE COMPUTERS& iPODS
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FOCUS COMPUTERS PVT LTD M. Bageechage Age, Fareedhi Magu, Mal้. Ph: 3321415, Fax: 3326882, E-mail: shams@focuscomp.com
ISLANDERS MALDIVES PVT LTD,Ma. Raahaa, Koarukendi Magu, Mal้. Ph: 3322992, Fax: 3326482,E-mail: islander@dhivehinet.net.mv
REEFSIDE CO PVT LTD, KKM Bldg,03 Orchid Magu, Mal้. Ph: 3323545, Fax: 3326882, E-mail: reefside@reefsidemaldives.com
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BANKS |
BANK OF CEYLON, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Mal้. Ph: 3323045.
BANK OF MALDIVES (PLC) LTD, Mal้.Ph: 3322948.
HABIB BANK LTD, Orchid Magu, Mal้.Ph: 3322051.
HSBC LTD, Mal้. Ph: 3330770.
STATE BANK OF INDIA,Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Mal้.Ph: 3323054/3328619/3328615,Fax: 3323053/3326949,SWIFT: SBINMVMVE-mail: sbimale@dhivehinet.net.mv
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BOAT BUILDERS - FIBREGLASS
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PRECISION MARINE PVT LTD,Orchid Maage, Grd Flr, Ameer Ahmed Magu, Henviru, Mal้.Ph: 3315663/3315431,Fax: 3315107, Yard Ph/Fax: 6641971, E-mail: fiberbot@dhivehinet.net.mv
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BUSINESS CENTRE |
DHIRAAGU BUSINESS CENTRE,Mal้ International Airport.Ph: 3311495, Fax: 3335042,E-mail: abc@dhiraagu.com.mv
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CARGO HANDLING& STEVEDORING
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RESERVOIR MALDIVES (PVT) LTD, 07-01, Filaa Bldg 1, Koli Umar Manik Goalhi, Mal้ 20187. Ph: 3335676/ 7771898/7772133, Fax: 3331519, Mob: 7785160 (24 hrs),E-mail: reservor@dhivehinet.net.mv
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DIVE GEAR - SEACSUB
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GOLDEN JET TRADE PTE LTD,PO Box: 2130, Chandhani Magu, Maafannu, Mal้ 20156.Ph: 3322338, Fax: 3324720,E-mail: info@goldenjet.com.mv
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DIVING SCHOOLS
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SEA EXPLORERS ASSOCIATES PRIVATE LIMITED, 1st Flr, Asfaam, Bodufungandumagu,Henveiru, Mal้. Ph: 3316172,Fax: 3316783,E-mail: seaexplo@dhivehinet.net.mv
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DUTY FREE SHOPS
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ISLANDERS MALDIVES PVT LTD,Mal้ International Airport, Mal้.Ph: 3322992, Fax: 3326482, E-mail: info@islandersmaldives.com.mv
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EXPORTS - TUNA
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MALDIVES INDUSTRIAL FISHERIES COMPANY LTD (MIFCO),Blk No 389, Hilaalee Magu, Mal้.Ph: 3315428, Fax: 3323955,E-mail: fasmeeru@mifco.com.mv
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GOVERNMENT OFFICES
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MALDIVES TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, Mal้.Ph: 3323228, Fax: 3323229.E-mail: mtpb@visitmaldives.com
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ICE CREAM - WALLS
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HUSSAIN ABDULLAH & BROS PVT LTD, MHA Shop No: 1,1/29 Chandhanee Magu, PO Box 2018, Mal้. Ph: 3310940/3323246,Fax: 3327869,E-mail: mha@dhivehinet.net.mv
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ICE TEA - LIPTON
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HUSSAIN ABDULLAH & BROS PVT LTD, MHA Shop No: 1,1/29 Chandhanee Magu, PO Box 2018, Mal้. Ph: 3310940/3323246,Fax: 3327869,E-mail: mha@dhivehinet.net.mv
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INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS
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FOCUS INFOCOM PVT LTD,Fasmeeru Bldg, Floor #4, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Mal้.Ph: 3323355, Fax: 3326413,E-mail: info@focusinfocom.com.mv
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KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS/RESORT & HOTEL REQUIREMENTS
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ASTRABON,Orchid Magu, Mal้.Ph: 3316594, Fax: 3320336,E-mail: sales@astrabon.net
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LOVE PILLOWS
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ISLAND SPIRIT, M. Bageechaa Villa, Chandanee Magu, Mal้.Ph: 3324309, Fax: 3340971,E-mail: thedoor@dhivehinet.net.mv
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SATELLITE BROADBAND SERVICE
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FOCUS INFOCOM PVT LTD,Fasmeeru Bldg, Floor #4, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Mal้.Ph: 3323355, Fax: 3326413,E-mail: info@focusinfocom.com.mv
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SONY PRODUCTS
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SONY SERVICE CENTRE, Fareedhee Magu, Mal้. Ph: 3323450.
SONY/REEFSIDE - 2, Moorthi Bldg, Chandhanee Magu, Mal้. Ph: 3321204
REEFSIDE - 3, Majeedhee Magu, Mal้. Ph: 3322864.
REEFSIDE ELECTRONICS, Majeedhee Magu, Mal้. Ph: 3317082.
TIMEPIECES, Duty Free Shop 7, Departure Terminal, Mal้ International Airport. Ph: 3326118.
ELECTRONICS DUTY FREE, Duty Free Shop 6, Departure Terminal, Mal้ International Airport. Ph: 3318856.
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TELECOM SERVICES
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DHIVEHI RAAJJEYGE GULHUN PTE LTD, 19 Medhuziyaarai Magu, Mal้ 20-03. Ph: 123/3322802,Fax: 3322800,E-mail: 123@dhiraagu.com.mv
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TELECOM SERVICES - MOBILE GSM
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WATANIYA TELECOM MALDIVES PVT LTD, 2nd Flr, HDC Bldg, Hulumal้, Mal้. Ph: 3350516, Fax: 3350519,Web: www.wataniya.mv
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TOURISM & TRAVEL SERVICES
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CAPITAL TRAVEL,Orchid Magu, Mal้.Ph: 3316594, Fax: 3320336,Web: www.capitaltravel.net
DISCOVER MALDIVES PVT LTD,PO Box 2173, Mal้.Ph: 3326785/3333536,Fax: 3312105, E-mail: reservations@ thediscovermaldives.com
FRONTLINE MALDIVES PTE LTD,H. Buruneege, Hithaffiniva Magu, Mal้. Ph: 3320306/3330011,Fax: 3330022,E-mail: info@frontline.com.mv
RELAX TRAVEL & TOURS PVT LTD, Ameeru Ahmed Magu,Henveiru, Mal้.Ph: 3314531, Fax: 3314533.
VISTA CO & TRAVEL SERVICES PTE LTD, Bldg No 4/3, 1st Flr, Faamudheyri Magu, Mal้. Ph: 3320952/3332504/7784856/7776334, Fax: 3318035, E-mail: vista@dhivehinet.net.mv
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TOURIST SOUVENIRS |
MMI BAMBOO PVT LTD,11 Chandhanee Magu, Mal้ 20-02.Ph: 3322354, Fax: 3327872,E-mail: bamboo@avasmail.com.mv
THE REEF,12 Orchid Magu, Mal้.Ph: 3324045, Fax: 3322245,E-mail: reefco@dhivehinet.net.mv
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TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
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MALDIVES ASSOCIATION OF TOURISM INDUSTRY (MATI), Meheli Goalhi, Mal้ 20-05. Ph: 3326640.
MALDIVES NATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY, Orchid Magu, Mal้. Ph: 3313624.
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TRANSFERS/CHARTERS - SEA PLANE SERVICES
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MALDIVIAN AIR TAXI PTE LTD, Mal้ International Airport, PB 2023, Mal้. Ph: 3315201, Fax: 3315203,E-mail: mat@mat.com.mv
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VEGETABLES/FRUITS & MEAT |
EVENING FOODS,Orchid Magu, Mal้ 20-02.Ph: 3310661,Fax: 3310661.
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WATCHES & ELECTRONICS
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REEFSIDE CO PVT LTD,Orchid Magu, Mal้ 20-02.Ph: 3323545, Fax: 3324995, E-mail: reefside@reefsidemaldives.com
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WATCHES, JEWELLERY, FASHIONWEAR & ACCESSORIES
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| EVINCE,Chandhanee Magu,Mal้. Ph: 3323300, E-mail: info@islandermaldives.com.mv |
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