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Dhiffushi, a local island in the Maldives
Local island
Male Atoll (Kaafu)

Dhiffushi

Maldivando score: 7.9/10 37 km from Malé Size: Small

The easternmost island of the Maldives. It gifts travelers with three wonderful beaches, a dreamy lagoon, and a great array of water sports.

Quick decision

Dhiffushi is right for you if...

Perfect for you if

  • You want more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit 2 bikini beaches on the island
  • You are travelling with children 3rd of 27 islands for families
  • You want a choice of places to eat 17 restaurants and cafes on the island

It may not suit you if

  • Your trip revolves around snorkelling 26th of 27 islands for snorkelling
  • You are after an island that is still off the tourist track 23rd of 27 islands for authenticity
  • You are looking for quiet and a slow pace 24th of 27 islands for peace and quiet
Overview

Dhiffushi

Dhiffushi holds the geographical privilege of being the easternmost island in the entire Maldivian archipelago, meaning its guests are the first to witness the sunrise every morning. The island is well-kept, peaceful, and highly loved by global travelers.

Unlike other islands that offer only one coastline, Dhiffushi pampers its guests with three distinct bikini beaches, each offering different views. The surrounding lagoon is vast with very shallow sandy bottoms, making it perfect for stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and families with young children.

Being close to some of the best surfing spots, stunning sandbanks, and excellent coral reefs, Dhiffushi offers a perfect balance between doing absolutely nothing and the adrenaline of water sports.

Key facts

Essential information

  • Island name Dhiffushi
  • Atoll name Male Atoll (Kaafu)
  • Distance from Male 37.20 km
  • Island size Small
  • Walking time loop 35 min
  • Sandbank on the island
  • Number of bikini beaches 2
  • Ways of getting around Walking
  • Total inhabitants 1270
Comfort

Facilities on the island

37 Hotels
17 Restaurants
13 Cafes
Airport
Port
Clinic
Pharmacy
ATM
Police Station
Minimarket
Diving center
Public Bathroom
Our assessment

The Maldivando verdict

7.9
out of 10
Overall rating

The score summarizes the main strengths and limitations of Dhiffushi. Read the individual ratings to understand whether it truly matches your way of experiencing the Maldives.

Lively
Sea
Very good 8.8 / 10
Snorkeling
Fair 5.6 / 10
Ease of access
Very good 8.7 / 10
Facilities
Good 7.3 / 10
Still authentic
Partially built-up 4.3 / 10
Activities
Excellent 10.0 / 10
Diving
Very good 7.5 / 10
User rating
Excellent 10.0 / 10

These scores are Maldivando's own assessment: we assign them island by island, combining what we have seen first-hand with the data we collect and verify. They are not an average of traveller reviews, which you will find further down this page.

Experiences

Things to do on Dhiffushi

Travel options

Packages you can build around Dhiffushi

On Dhiffushi, you can start from these options and build a tailor-made trip with dates and duration of your choice.

Tailor-made

Build your trip

Ideal if you want a personalized trip

  • Guesthouse and/or resort
  • Excursions of your choice
  • Combine multiple islands
Price per person
on request
Location

Map

Logistics

How to get there

Shared speedboat

  1. 1
    Shared speedboat
    Velana Airport Jetty Dhiffushi Port
    Mee Express Altec · 40 min
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun
    11:30 → 12:10, 16:30 → 17:10, 20:15 → 20:55
    Thu
    11:30 → 12:10, 16:30 → 17:10, 20:00 → 20:40, 22:15 → 22:55
    Fri
    08:30 → 09:10, 09:30 → 10:10, 16:30 → 17:10, 20:15 → 20:55

Times and prices change often and without notice: before you travel, always reconfirm them with your guesthouse or directly with the operator.

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Weather

When to visit: Male Atoll (Kaafu)

The generally most favorable months are January → April. The rainiest period tends to fall in May, August → October, although tropical weather remains variable.

Best period
January → April
Less rain and more settled days.
Rainiest period
May, August → October
More showers and greater variability.
General climate
26.7°C → 31.1°C
Average sea temperature around 28.7°C.
January
Mostly sunny
Rainy days
6.1
Average rainfall
53 mm
Travelers’ voices

Impressions from those who have been there

5.0/5
Excellent
Based on 1 Review
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G. L.
13 Oct 2025
5.0

Spiaggia bianca soffice, mare bellissimo e cristallino, quando cala il sole si possono osservare le razze richiamate dagli abitanti del posto. ottimo mangiare e gente molto accogliente e socievole. Sono stata con un amico in varie escursioni che ci hanno riempito le giornate e ci hanno molto soddisfatti

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