Dhaalu Atoll (South Nilandhe Atoll) is home to Niyama Private Islands, one of the Maldives’ most stylish and innovative luxury resorts. But Dhaalu is much more than one glamorous address — the atoll has exceptional natural beauty, with lagoons of staggering clarity and sandbars that glow white against the turquoise sea.
The local islands offer genuine glimpses into Maldivian daily life, and the fishing communities here are known for their skill and friendliness toward visitors interested in traditional ways.