Dhigurah Island Travel Guide (Updated 2026)

Dhigurah is located 96 km southeast of Male in southern Ari Atoll. The length of the island is almost 4 km, the width (in the widest part) is 300 m. The island narrows in a southward direction and ends with a sandbank. You can go to the neighboring resort LUX * Maldives. In the local language, Dhivehi, the name of the island can be directly translated into ‘Long Island’ and has consequently the longest beach of the atoll (and in one of the longest in Maldives). Its surrounding waters are known to be a famous whale shark area. A huge lagoon can be found protecting the west side of the island, which is one of the more reliable places to see manta rays in this area, particularly in the southwest monsoon. Unfortunately, you can't go snorkeling by your self as it's a protected area this day.

Things to do in Dhigurah

Beach and house reef

The entire western part of the island is occupied by the beach (it's around 4 km!). Nowadays, not many dead corrals can be found here. The beach is lined with palm trees, which provide natural shade from the sun and create a tropical ambiance. The bottom of the beach is sandy and comfortable for swimming. Great for children. On the southern edge of the beach is a road that runs through the jungle. The whole way is about 3 km. If you wish, you can go along the beach, but at high tide, it will be not so easy. The island ends with a long sandbank that leads to the neighboring island of LUX South Ari. There you will find a sign warning you to ban visits to this resort.