Alifu Dhaalu Atoll Resorts

Ari Atoll is one of the largest natural atolls in Maldives and was divided into Northern and Southern Ari Atoll in 1984 for administrative purposes. The Southern Ari Atoll, also known as Alifu Dhaalu Atoll or Ari Atoll Dhekunuburi, is roughly 30-minute seaplane ride away from the Maldives international airport. Resort islands, industrial islands, local islands with domestic airport, and uninhabited island along with sandbanks can be found in Southern Ari Atoll.

The atoll is nestled in between the channels of Genburugau Kandu and Himendhoo Dhekunukandu and features islands filled with lush tropical vegetation hosting their own impressive features and rich history. At the south rim of Ari atoll lies Dhigurah, translated in to long island, with its impressive beach, sandbanks and protected lagoon. Fenfushi island hosts stunning exemplary Maldivian architecture and lacquer work while Buddhist remains can be found in Ariadhoo Island.

If you are looking for some of the finest resorts in Maldives, LUX South Ari Atoll, Lily Beach Resort, Sun Island resort, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island are some of the few reputed resorts that are home to Southern Ari Atoll, which you might want to experience yourself as well.