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).

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.

3°59′3″N 72°50′2″E

Map of Ari

• 4.2628272.9921 Rasdhoo – capital of North Ari Atoll
• 4.1854772.773812 Bodufolhudhoo
• 4.0511272.725363 Feridhoo
• 3.920572.74744 Himandhoo
• 3.98555672.7180565 Maalhos
• 4.191972.745956 Mathiveri
• 4.4391872.960917 Thoddoo – the largest producer of watermelon in Maldives
• 4.2150772.864558 Ukulhas

• 3.75416772.9763899 Mahibadhoo – capital of South Ari Atoll
• 3.606872.955410 Dhangethi (Island of Moon)
• 3.48361172.87777811 Didhdhoo
• 3.53572.92912 Dhigurah
• 3.48333372.78333313 Fenfushi
• 3.84861172.95583314 Hangnaameedhoo
• 3.77572.92515 Kunburudhoo
• 3.47572.837516 Maamigili
• 3.69722272.70694417 Mandhoo
• 3.79083372.96388918 Omadhoo

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)

Banks and ATMs are available only at atoll capitals: Rasdhoo and Mahibadhoo.

• 3.61674772.7236461 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. 
• 3.849972.95442 The Island Pavilion Hotel & Spa, Hangnaameedhoo, ☏ +960 7558084, [email protected]. 6-room hotel on the beach front of the island, enclose with green vegetation.  (updated Oct 2015)
• 4.00293472.8816993 Kandolhu Island Maldives, Kandolhudhoo, North Ari Atoll, Maldives (in North Ari Atoll), ☏ +960 333 2200, [email protected]. 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, [email protected]. 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, [email protected]. 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. 

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.