Malé, Maldives – At the Expo 2020 in Dubai yesterday, the Maldives Ministry of Tourism announced bidding for 18 islands to be developed as resorts.
The islands open for bid include,
- Ha. Medhufushi – 10.90 hectares
- Ha. Alidhuhfaru Finolhu – 3 hectares
- Hdh. Kudafarufasgandu – 1.20 hectares
- Sh. Kudalhaimendhoo – 14.70 hectares
- R. Ehthigili and 10 hecatres from Alifushi Falhu – 20 hectares
- M. Seedheehuraa and Seedheehuraa Veligandu – 4.28 hectares
- M. Maausfushi – 10.40 hectares
- F. En’bulufushi – 1.00 hectares
- F. Jinnathugau – 0.89 hectares
- Th. Kaaddoo – 3.9 hectares
- Th. Olhufushi and Olhufushi Finolhu – 3.54 hectares
- L. Kashidhoo – 3.1 hectares
- L. Bodumunyafushi – 3 hectares
- L. Dhonberehaa and Holharehaa – 4.44 hectares
- Ga. Maarehaa – 17 hectares
- Ga. Funadhooviligillaa – 5 hectares
- Gdh. Kan’dahalagalaa – 7.4 hectares
- Gdh. Fereytha Viligillaa, Dhekaan’baa, Koderataa and one more island – 9.26 hectares
The Ministry states that priority will be given to bidders with the highest bids and sustainable environmental practices.
A virtual information session will be held via ZOOM at 10:00 on 4 November 2021 and 20 January 2022 for interested parties.
Bid documents are available for purchase from 31 October 2021 and 24 February 2022 from 09:00 to 13:00. Applications for bid purchase are available at the Tourism Ministry website.
