Dhaalu Atoll
DHA Atoll

Dhaalu Atoll

South of Faafu, Dhaalu offers dazzling sandbars, excellent snorkelling, and the prestigious Niyama Private Islands resort.

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Total Islands 50
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Capital Island Kudahuvadhoo
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Best Time November to April
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From Malé 200 km from Malé
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Population 6

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.

Known For
Niyama Private IslandsSandbarsLuxury DivingClear LagoonsTraditional Fishing
✈️ How to Reach

Seaplane or domestic flight to Kaadedhdhoo + speedboat.