Food in Addu is deeply connected to daily life. From early morning coffee to evening tea by the sea, cafés across the atoll offer more than just meals — they offer a glimpse into local culture, flavors, and social life. Whether you are looking for traditional curries, fresh seafood, modern café drinks, or unique local … Read more
Addu recently welcomed a special guest whose passion for food and culture is celebrated across the globe, Mark Wiens, the renowned travel and food vlogger with millions of followers on YouTube and social media. As part of his wider Maldives food tour, Mark visited multiple islands across the nation. But when he arrived in Addu, … Read more
Shanghai, China – May 2025 — Addu has made a vibrant entry onto the global tourism stage with its proud participation in ITB China 2025, one of Asia’s premier travel trade shows. An 8-member delegation, led by the Addu City Council, is representing the southernmost atoll of the Maldives at this prestigious event in Shanghai … Read more
Today marked a significant and colorful event for Addu as the luxury cruise ship MS Hebridean Sky, operated by Noble Caledonia, arrived in the beautiful atolls of Addu. The vessel docked in Addu waters and passengers were welcomed at Maradhoo harbor this morning, where it was warmly greeted by Addu City’s Mayor and council members, … Read more
South African Airlines (SAA) will commence direct flights from Johannesburg to Gan, Maldives. SAA will be the first long hall international carrier to fly to Gan International Airport in the Maldives. SAA flights are scheduled to begin 24th November and will offer Business and Economy class on Airbus A340s. The flying time to the idyllic … Read more
Marathon Highlights Michael Wardian from the United States won the Addu Marathon men’s category in 2hrs 42 minutes setting a new course record and the fastest marathon finish time in Maldives. Michael is also the Addu Marathon’s run ambassador. The full marathon started at 2:30am last night. Naufal Easa and Ahmed Jawad from Maldives came … Read more
The first marathon held in Addu City, “Addu Marathon 2017”, has concluded today. The event consisting of marathon, half marathon, 10Km, 5Km and a special 2Km event for children, went on with a lot of excitement and competitiveness. The marathon began at 3AM in the morning and the award ceremony finished at 10AM and although … Read more
Addu Marathon is the first marathon to be held in Addu City with running events enjoyable for everyone irrespective of their age and fitness level. Addu Marathon’s mission is to promote a active and healthy lifestyle for Addu community & people of Maldives. Addu Marathon is open for all national and international community to experience … Read more
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