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Guesthouse · Dhigurah, Alif Dhaal (South Ari)

Whale Shark Beach

Rooms
23
From Malé
96.5 km
Nearest airport
VAM · 12 km
Island
761 people

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Registered with the Ministry of Tourism (checked 8 Nov 2026).

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Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Beachfront
  • Sea view rooms
  • Airport transfer
  • Breakfast included
  • Family rooms

Excursions & activities

  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Sandbank trip
  • Dolphin watching
  • Fishing trip
  • Manta trip
  • Whale shark trip
  • Nurse shark snorkelling
  • Turtle snorkelling

From their website. Ask Whale Shark Beach to confirm what is included.

About Dhigurah

  • 96.5 km from Malé NBS
  • 761 people live on the island Census 2022
  • 0.55 km² of land
  • Nearest airport: Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM), about 12 km in a straight line

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Questions

How do I get to Whale Shark Beach?

Whale Shark Beach is on Dhigurah, a local island in Alif Dhaal (South Ari). It is 96.5 km from Malé. Most local islands near Malé are reached by public ferry or speedboat; ask Whale Shark Beach which one to take. Ferry times.

Is Dhigurah a local island?

Yes. On local islands alcohol isn't sold, and swimwear is for the designated bikini beach; in the village, cover shoulders and knees. More about Dhigurah.

How do I book Whale Shark Beach?

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How big is Whale Shark Beach?

It has 23 rooms and 46 beds, according to the Ministry of Tourism register.

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