Setting aside these five islands for halal tourism isn’t merely policy. It’s a declaration of a new era. The islands, Beenaafushi, Kandhaaliffinolhu in Haa Alifu, Makunudhoo reef in Haa Dhaalu, Fushifaru in Shaviyani, Maagulhi in Thaa, Fonagaadhoo in Laamu are now stages for a vision.
Each island becomes a canvas. One will host mosques for tourists and staff, another will feature halal kitchens, all will abide by principles that reflect who we are. The lowest lease price (Maagulhi in Thaa) is USD 189,000, the highest (Makunudhoo reef) reaches USD 1.2 million. These numbers speak to ambition, scale, and value.
By opening these islands, the Maldives isn’t just saying “we’ll do halal tourism.” It’s showing: “we believe in it.” It’s putting future projects on the map and giving people a concrete way in.
For the business owner thinking ahead, these islands are more than land to lease, they are forums for creativity, for defining what meaning-driven tourism can look like. They are places where faith, luxury, and nature can exist together.
Let us see these five islands not only as resorts to be built, but as stories to be told, stories of purpose, respect, and integrity. Let them become the landmarks of a Maldives that welcomes halal business with open hearts.
