Ari

Ari (also Alif, Alifu) is an atoll in the Maldives. It is divided into two parts, North Ari (Alif Alif) and South Ari (Alif Dhaal). == Understand == Ari is the original Dhivehi name of the atoll, while Alif Alif and Alif Dhaal are administrative codenames for the northern and southern parts of it. === Inhabited islands === ==== North Ari Atoll ==== 1 Rasdhoo – capital of North Ari Atoll 2 Bodufolhudhoo 3 Feridhoo 4 Himandhoo 5 Maalhos 6 Mathiveri 7 Thoddoo – the largest producer of watermelon in Maldives 8 Ukulhas ==== South Ari Atoll ==== 9 Mahibadhoo – capital of South Ari Atoll 10 Dhangethi (Island of Moon) 11 Didhdhoo 12 Dhigurah 13 Fenfushi 14 Hangnaameedhoo 15 Kunburudhoo 16 Maamigili 17 Mandhoo 18 Omadhoo == Get in == Most of the inhabited islands can be reached by the public ferries from Male, run by MTCC company. Trip lasts from 3 to 6 hours and costs Rf 51. There are also private companies that run fast ferries with prices about US$45-65 (as of 2016) but the trip duration time gets decreased to mere 1-2 hours. Resorts can also be reached by seaplane from Male, which takes 20-30 minutes. Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM IATA) == Buy == Banks and ATMs are available only at atoll capitals: Rasdhoo and Mahibadhoo. == See == == Do == == Sleep == 1 Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, ☏ +960 668 0629. From US$500. (updated Jun 2023) Mirihi. Resort with great diving even on the house reef. Vakarufalhi Island Resort, South, ☏ +960-6680004. Tiny circular island with 50 beach-facing, fairly basic bungalows. Most people come here for the diving, provided by ProDivers. US$200. 2 The Island Pavilion Hotel & Spa, Hangnaameedhoo, ☏ +960 7558084, info@pavilionmaldives.com. 6-room hotel on the beach front of the island, enclose with green vegetation. (updated Oct 2015) 3 Kandolhu Island Maldives, Kandolhudhoo, North Ari Atoll, Maldives (in North Ari Atoll), ☏ +960 333 2200, info@kandolhu.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Features 5 restaurants and free Wi-Fi. All rooms are air conditioned and offer ocean views. Starting from US$500. The Residence Maldives Falhumaafushi by Cenizaro, Falhumaafushi, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, ☏ +960 6820088, info-maldives@theresidence.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. 94 villas, with a variety of dining options and a spa. Starting from US$329. Lily Beach Resort & Spa, Huvahandhoo, South Ari, ☏ +960 668-0013, reservations@lilybeachmaldives.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. An all-inclusive resort complex with water villas, private decks, fine dining and snorkeling excursions. Starting from US$260. == Connect == All inhabited islands of the atoll have mobile coverage provided by two national mobile operators (Dhiraagu and Ooredoo), both offer 3G/LTE type of connection. == Go next ==