Maldives is not a popular shopping destination. You can buy beautiful crafts particularly lacquer work, woven mats made from dried coconut leaves and reeds, wooden fish, and famous local Dhoni models made from wood, oyster shells, and reed mats.

The male is the political and retail center of trade in Maldives. It offers a variety of popular shops where you can go shopping in the Male Market. The street vendors are renowned for their haggling so brush your skills.

Chaanhanee Magu is a popular place for shopping in Maldives where you can find beautiful souvenirs. It has numerous stalls selling Thudukuna the traditional Maldives mat, and beautiful wooden miniatures. The prices are fair and the souvenirs sold are unique.

In Maldives, it is prohibited to export turtles, turtle shells, and coral. It is best not to buy anything in connection with this as it is likely to be confiscated before leaving the country.