8 days in Maldives & Dubai Itinerary

With plenty of things to do, Maafushi Island has a bustling, upbeat atmosphere and a holiday resort vibe.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): soothe aching muscles at Oak Spa, look for gifts at Angolo Souvenir shop, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Bikini Beach.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Maafushi Island trip planner.

New Delhi, India to Maafushi Island is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Maafushi Island. Traveling from New Delhi in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Maafushi Island, with lows of 31°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel to Male.

The tiny but densely populated city of Male represents a contrast to the laid-back beach resorts found in much of the rest of the Maldives.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): relax and rejuvenate at Veli Spa at Kurumba Maldives, then make a trip to Jumhooree Maidhaan, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Rasfannu. On the 17th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the striking features of Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque), then enjoy the sand and surf at Artificial Beach, then hunt for treasures at Male Fish Market, and finally look for gifts at Island Bazaar.

To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Male day trip app.

Explore your travel options from Maafushi Island to Male with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in March, and nighttime lows around 31°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can travel to Dubai.

Take a holiday in Dubai to experience a mix of excitement, entertainment, and relaxation.

Relax by the water at Jumeirah Public Beach and Jumeirah Beach. There's much more to do: buy something for everyone on your list at The Dubai Mall, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, enjoy the sand and surf at Umm Suqeim Beach, and enjoy breathtaking views from Burj Khalifa.

For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Dubai trip itinerary planning tool.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Male to Dubai in 7 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Male to Dubai is minus 1 hour. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Male in March; daily highs in Dubai reach 34°C and lows reach 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can travel back home.