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Dhiffushi vs Ukulhas
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Dhiffushi and Ukulhas side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.
Scores
Dhiffushi
3 scores won
2 ties
Ukulhas
4 scores won
7.9/10
Overall score
8.9/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
37.20 km
Distance from Male
71.40 km
Small
Island size
Small
35 min
Walking time loop
38 min
Sandbank on the island
2
Number of bikini beaches
1
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
1270
Total inhabitants
1284
1021
Maldivians inhabitants
1053
249
Foreigners inhabitants
231
26.70 ha
Land area
23.50 ha
Facilities
37
Number of hotels
36
17
Number of restaurants
16
13
Number of cafes
8
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Port
Clinic
Hospital / Clinic
Clinic
Pharmacy
ATM machine
Diving center
Police station
Minimarket
Public Bathroom
N/A
Water park
N/A
N/A
Kids playground
N/A
N/A
Outdoor gym
N/A
N/A
Indoor gym
N/A
Perfect for you if
- You want more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
- You are travelling with children
- You want a choice of places to eat
- You want to walk in from the beach and reach the reef straight away
- You want proper dives, with currents and pelagics
- You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
- You want a choice of places to eat
It may not suit you if
- Your trip revolves around snorkelling
- You are after an island that is still off the tourist track
- You are looking for quiet and a slow pace
- You are looking for quiet and a slow pace
- You are travelling as a couple and looking for privacy
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip
Snorkeling with Turtles
Snorkeling with Mantas
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks
Fishing
Fishing & Barbecue
Diving
Sandbank Picnic
SUP rental
Kayak rental
Jet ski rental
Maldivian Cooking Class
Wedding Ceremony
Romantic Beach Dinner
Island Hopping Trip
Watersports
Maldivian Resort Trip
Maldivian Boduberu Show
Dolphin Watching
Wakeboarding
Desert island picnic
Kitesurfing
Exclusive Dhiffushi
Overnight in Sandbank
Funtube
Parasailing
Waterski
Windsurfing
Catamaran rental
Flyboard
Exclusive Ukulhas
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
How to reach
Dhiffushi
Recommended
Fastest
Shared speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Private speedboat
Ukulhas
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Fastest
Private seaplane
Private speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Times and prices change often and without notice: before you travel, always reconfirm them with your guesthouse or directly with the operator.
Climate
27.1° — 30.4°C
Avg temperature
27.1° — 30.4°C
28.7°C
Water temperature
28.7°C
11.3 /month
Avg rain days
11.3 /month
102 mm/month
Avg rainfall
102 mm/month
16.8 km/h
Avg wind
16.8 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, August, September, October
Worst months
May, August, September, October
Photos
Reviews
Dhiffushi
5.0/5
Based on 1 review
Beaches
—
Snorkeling
—
Vibes
—
Value for money
—
G. L.
5.0
"Spiaggia bianca soffice, mare bellissimo e cristallino, quando cala il sole si possono osservare le razze richiamate dag..."
13 October 2025Ukulhas
No reviews yet
Packages for these islands
The best options for staying on each of the two islands: dates and length are up to you.
Dhiffushi
Ukulhas
Maldives Family Getaway: A Dream Within Everyone's Reach
8 nights - 7 days
- Family friendly
Price per person from
1,560
€
Trio of Wonders: The Best of Ari Atoll
14 nights - 13 days
- 3 islands to discover
Price per person from
2,210
€