Need something to carry home, a present for a colleague abroad, or a last-minute birthday gift? These are the Malé shops worth the walk, from carved dhoni models to locally designed totes, prints and fresh bouquets. Several have online stores, so you can check prices before you go.
Hadheebee Magu shop for traditional Maldivian keepsakes, best known for its dhoni models in wood and coconut shell, with prices on lostsouvenirs.mv from a MVR 195 dhoni paperweight up to boxed display models.
Locally designed lifestyle brand above Sea Sports on Fareedhee Magu: tote bags, journals, magnets, postcards, mugs and sarongs, with free delivery in the Maldives over MVR 500 and bespoke corporate gifts.
Chaandhanee Magu souvenir store with a full online catalogue: magnets, key chains, sand bottles and mugs, plus sarongs, T-shirts and Kauti and Malibu brand skincare.