Maldives Local Customs

Even men need to cover up when visiting Mosques

by Jill2002

Both Men & Women need to cover knees and shoulders when visiting Mosques in Male.

No jugs here.

by Custodyspice

Girls, dont get your jugs out here. Thats 'topless' to non-brits unfamiliar with british slang. You might find yourself unpopular with the local rozzer (bikini police).

Alcohol and porn

by barno101

You cannot in any way what so ever bring alcohol or any form of pornography in the maldives, if you do it will be confiscated .You can though, buy alcohol on all the Islands that are for the tourist

Cover Up

by Beestie

Ladies when visiting other islands remember to cover your shoulders and thighs.

Sweep Clean

by wto

The Friday afternoon visit to Dhiffushi was timed to see the local women sweeping clean the sand. A regular task to maintain the island.

handshake

by moorey

enjoy

swimwear

by o00o

Most resorts do not allow swimwear inside the restaurants, to avoid offending fellow holidaymakers. At the in-house bars or restaurants casual cotton tropical wear is highly recommended.

The workers om Maldivian...

by keli99

The workers om Maldivian Islands are usually quite religeous. You should generally be quite modest in the way you act and dress. No nude sunbaking.

If you want to meet a...

by kaesewecken

If you want to meet a Maldivian and he tells you he will be there in 10 minutes it can easily take around two hours untill he arrives.

Explore.......

by corey07