Abdul Rasheed
@makhma
Maldivian citizen
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About me
Maldivian
Lives in Maldives
Speaks English, dhivehi
Registration: 25 April 2013
Is it possible to come on a tourist visa to search for a work by mayegun01
Dear Sir/ Ma, Is it possible to come with a tourist visa to Maldives and stay 1 month searching for a job and get one?
Tourist visa is not meant to look for a job. However in a visit to Maldives you probably can look for a job although that must not be the purpose of visit. The correct way is to get in touch with an employment agency or a potential employer to get ... Read More
Guest house recommendations
Villa Capers in the heart of Colombo is a great guest house or a villa managed by house owners. It's close close to all highways if one wants to take off to another town. villacapers.com Also has a fb page.. I think villa capers I can't ... Read More
Delaying in Work Permit by ucd0312
Hi Everyone, I am from Sri Lanka. I received my job offer on early in January (8th) to work in Male as a lecturer in psychology and waiting for the work permit after submitting all the relevant documents. But still i am not able to get the status ...
Sometimes work permit takes long especially if they have to get a quota and then get work permits. You should ask them for status and updates which I believe can give you some comfort. It's an online process and sometimes employer also gets lost ... Read More
Moving between islands
You can surf in Male. There are couple of v good surf points in Male atoll as well. I believe there are ferry boats to these slants and ferry transfers maybe in the range of 20-30$ pp. I don't think there will be a charge to surf. However to go ... Read More
Billabong High by aussie85
Hi, I am after any information in regards to Billabong High. Are there many western expat children that attend there? Expat teachers? Experiences / Positive negative would be appreciated. Thank you. James.
Most expats sends their children to Billabong and probably the only school that employ western teachers in Maldives. Billabong High is located in Male which is the capital city island. It's a small and crowded. Read More
working in maldives
Yes Maldives is very safe. If you are going to work in a resort it's only the guests and staff in one island and managed as private resorts. If you are to work in male which is the main city! it's a small packed lively city. Lovely in the ... Read More
Teaching Maldives
There are 2-3 international schools in Maldives. Billabong High is considered among the top and the only school employing Western teachers. You can write to makhma@gmail.com Read More
Foreign Student in Maldives
There is a pharmacy course conducted by Maldives University with limited seats. I am not sure how many seats are available, foreign students are accepted or not? You can directly communicate with them. My email is makhma@gmail.com. Central ... Read More
maldives safe place for female doctors to work? by mary_2014
i am female doctor from pakistan.is it safe for the females to work there in maldives?
It's generally safe but quite advisable to avoid some of youngsters. Advise you have accommodation In an apartment building that provides security especially if you are living by yourself or even otherwise. It's safe compared to many ... Read More
New members by Sygfizry
Dear All, My name Tajul from Malaysia. Currently waiting my visa approval from Maldives and if everything going well, I will staying about 02 years. Appreciate advise from all of you, what should I know about Maldives? Thank you, Tajul
Where in Maldives will you be living? In Male City or in a resort ? Read More
Life in Colombo by sevda11
Hi I want to know more about Colombo. is it a good place to work or Live? :)
Yes. its a nice place to work and live. You have the option of living in Colombo which so considered a small city but it's happening with restaurants, bars, clubs, golf and nice people. Work visa may be a little challenge based on ... Read More
Life in Colombo by sevda11
Hi I want to know more about Colombo. is it a good place to work or Live? :)
Yes indeed, it's wonderful place, good climate. Fast developing, lots of activities, balanced work / fun environment. However it also depends on what you are looking at. Like holiday, leisure life, employment, business or just fun? Read More
Need help is making business in Maldives
http://www.trade.gov.mv/?lid=40 The above link will help. If you wish to know more please write to makhma@yahoo.com Read More
Partnership contracts/ MOU agreements Business agreements Info needed by globalmark
Hi I am thinking about setting up a Guesthouse/dive/surf lodge in the Maldives with a Local Partner , However trying to find some more info on the contract between myself and the local - he mentions a MOU agreement between us - he owns the Business ...
Hi, let me know what info is required. I will try to help if possible. Regards Read More
Hello by Deekarish
I got a job in Maldives at this new resort Loama Resort. I signed contract a month ago and am yet to receive my flight tickets and visa. How is Life in Maldives? It will be my first time to work abroad.
Sorry. I just checked. I see that there is a loa a resort. However please do make sure on the employment agent. I recently heard couple of situations and for that reason I was a bit on alert. Take care Read More
Hello by Deekarish
I got a job in Maldives at this new resort Loama Resort. I signed contract a month ago and am yet to receive my flight tickets and visa. How is Life in Maldives? It will be my first time to work abroad.
Be careful. Lots of scam on Maldivian jobs these days from African countries. Are you working through an agent or resort directly.mif it's an agent from where is the agent? Besides don't pay any processing fees as Maldivian resorts don't ... Read More
Hi dear friends...
Congratulations and wish you a great career and life ahead. Read More
Shifting to Maldives for a job by Mohany2211
Hi I have got a job offer in Maldives and I am planning to move to male, I have some queries regarding kids schooling, apartment rent and living status in male. I have gone thru couple of sites and found that male is approx 100% expensive from ...
Dear Yash, My reply next to your points. 1) Further I have 2 kids (8 & 5 years)so want to know about the good schools in male. 1) Best school and most expat population goes to Billabong High International school in Male City. 2) how much an ... Read More
WANTED NATIVE SPEAKING TEACHERS
We can look at the possibilities of getting job in an. International school in Maldives. Please send your CV to makhma@gmail.com Read More
Please Help!!!!!! by mykey
Hi, am new to this blog and this is the best place for me to seek advice on a thorny issue i have. in mid may 2014 i applied for a job in maldives through an agent here in kenya and in 2 weeks time i recieved my contract for employment which is with ...
To me it looks like. Scam. It is unusual to have agents for Maldives jobs in Kenya and it's unusual to take payment for visa. From Maldives. Read More
Young couple looking to work the madives as diving instructors
I am looking for interns teachers to work in Maldives Pre schools. As foreigners there are no issues you all living together. Walking around Male capital city or island villages in. Bikini will not be accepted. Decent shorts and t shirts will not ... Read More
Where can I find the best suits in Colombo ? by GuestPoster411
I would like to get some advice and guidance from those of you with a good sartorial sense. Where can I get well-cut and good quality men's formal / business suits in Colombo ? Name of the outlet / mall would be a great help. And no, I am not ...
I am not sure what is to be worn when but I am sure the guys in this shop can be of some help. You can buy or custom make suits / blazers from Hameediyya. The shop is located in Galle Road, Colombo-4 . Shop is on sea side of the road. It's like ... Read More
job opportunities in Maldives
Yes. Please send your cv and I can check with our company. My mail I'd makhma (at) gmail .com Read More
Holiday in Maldives
Average Resort hotels will vary from 200$ to 600$ a night BB or room only. Guest houses in so called village islands near Male city will be in the range of 60 to 100$ a night Male. City hotels will be in the range of 70 to 200$ a night range. In ... Read More
Hi! I'm from Philippines having an interview for Maldives tomorrow. by LourwellaMediavilla
Hi! I'm from the Philippines. I'm having a Skype interview for a resort in Maldives tomorrow. I think this is for a direct employment as I have applied here directly from their website. Any advice to what essential information should I ask ...
First you must clearly know your responsibilities in regard to your job. If food is covered free Accommodation is covered free. Do you have to share rooms, if so how many and what type. If rooms are air conditioned? Or fan? Most resorts provide air ... Read More
Plan to move to Maldives for work by SunnyIsland
Hi, I'm planning of moving to Maldives to work. I like to know more about the living expenses, social and work environments. Which is the best internet service provider? Anyone knows about Kurumba Maldives resort? Is it a good place to work? I ...
Sun Air Maldives or Sea world Maldives, both are reputed employment agencies. If you send your CV to my inbox I can check with some org as well. makhma (at) gmail Read More
Plan to move to Maldives for work by SunnyIsland
Hi, I'm planning of moving to Maldives to work. I like to know more about the living expenses, social and work environments. Which is the best internet service provider? Anyone knows about Kurumba Maldives resort? Is it a good place to work? I ...
I am local with tourism background as well. Resorts will take care of accommodation and food. In most cases there will be ferry to Male City free. So living resorts will be cheap.mif you are living in Male it's not cheap. Single room apaprtment ... Read More
culture, customs and traditions in regards to courtship by ancientpathos
Just adding to my knowledge base. Maybe Mal can answer this, in regards to dating and courtship in Sri Lanka. What are the typical mistakes expats make?
I am not too sure but surely will vary depending on background of the girl. Buddhist, Christian, Muslim are with different values and differ in how they socialize. And also it will depend on target age group. I am unable to give a suggestion that ... Read More
Plan to move to Maldives for work by SunnyIsland
Hi, I'm planning of moving to Maldives to work. I like to know more about the living expenses, social and work environments. Which is the best internet service provider? Anyone knows about Kurumba Maldives resort? Is it a good place to work? I ...
Ku rumba is the first resort that was open in Maldives. Since then I think it's rebuilt twice. It's a reputed resort with an established management. It's the closest resort to capital City Male and Airport as well. This makes life very convenient ... Read More
culture, customs and traditions in regards to courtship by ancientpathos
Just adding to my knowledge base. Maybe Mal can answer this, in regards to dating and courtship in Sri Lanka. What are the typical mistakes expats make?
Look at Sunday classified and contact options of your choice directly or interview few marriage brokers and go with a broker that you are comfortable. They will show you interested girls or parents who wishes to marry their daughters to ... Read More
Finding property in Sri Lanka by kristella
Hey I visited Sri Lanka 10 years ago and fell in love with the country.. so now I am planning to move to Sri Lanka and have been looking for real estate to buy, mainly houses. As I have understood, best is to buy from owner. Can anyone tell me what ...
Noted. But if you see I did not write only about Maldives. I also mentioned Malaysia. Some how it appeared in mt mail and I did not check how old the discussion was. I only thought of helping out, beyond that I have no need to write in this ... Read More
Finding property in Sri Lanka by kristella
Hey I visited Sri Lanka 10 years ago and fell in love with the country.. so now I am planning to move to Sri Lanka and have been looking for real estate to buy, mainly houses. As I have understood, best is to buy from owner. Can anyone tell me what ...
Hi Kristela, In Malaysia, you can buy properties and also look at 2nd home permit which will enable you and your husband to have free visas for 10 years and extendable. Two Children below 18 years also included until they are 18yrs. If you are ... Read More
Best Food market in MALE by Eve726
Hey there, i finally arrived in Male 2 days ago and looking for the best market where i can find fresh foods/affordable vegetables, fruits and sea foods. i quickly went around yesterday and found few bistros (lemon grass and some other thai ...
Park house, behind Sultan Park. 3336060 Read More
Research help +++ by tineju14
[color=#1B3FE3]Hi everyone[/color] :) we are two french pharmacy students and we would like, with a great motivation, to bring an help (medical, school...) in a Sri Lanka orphenage, on summer 2014. We are creating an association to bring school ...
If you have similar interest to Maldives, I will be keen to assist you. In the meantime I will check my contacts for Sri Lanka too. Medical facilities and trainings are much needed to Government hospitals in Maldives. Regards Rasheed Read More
culture, customs and traditions in regards to courtship by ancientpathos
Just adding to my knowledge base. Maybe Mal can answer this, in regards to dating and courtship in Sri Lanka. What are the typical mistakes expats make?
If you are to develop a relationship it's important to know the values of the culture the girl belongs. Buddhist, Muslim or Tamil? Each of those have their own values and practices as well. Respecting their cultures and values will avoid a lot of ... Read More
Urgent by fuad-86
Hello i get a job as a general practitioner in hospital in male Maldives the salary is about 1600 USD the employer contract support the costs of accommodation , food , flight ticket , visa fee for me only...it doesnt include them for my wife and my ...
In MALE IT WILL BE ABOUT 500 to 1000 $ for 1 and 2 room for an average apartment In Vili Male about 10 minutes ferry from Male terminal to terminal will be 300 to 600$ And in Hulhu Male which is about 20 minutes trombone terminal to terminal ... Read More
Urgent by fuad-86
Hello i get a job as a general practitioner in hospital in male Maldives the salary is about 1600 USD the employer contract support the costs of accommodation , food , flight ticket , visa fee for me only...it doesnt include them for my wife and my ...
My opinion below. In Male Capital City Limits 2 room small decent apartment will be about $1,000/- a month Food for 2+1 family will be about $ 800/- a month Electricity, cable tv and water will be about$300/- to 400/- a month In other islands: 2 ... Read More
Hello everyone by Snlbbee
Greeting to all :) Hi Hi Hi, been reading often in here, my first post. I'm Singaporean and hope to learn / understand more information from here, hoping in near future I can move over. I been holiday last year and just back from another holiday ...
Hi Snlbbee, Welcome to the Maldives forum. I am from Maldives. Indeed Maldives is one of the best places to make a relaxing holiday, especially in the resorts. If you enjoyed resorts and thinking of moving based on that experience you should look at ... Read More
cost of living by mokhless
My name is d.mokhless of general surgery specialist doctor from Syria married and I have two sons girl 2 years, 5 months boy Soon I will move to the Maldives for the work of one of the hospitals where I received a $ 3,000 contract I would like to ...
Lh. Naifaru does not have city status and there for it's referred more as a village island. The good thing will be very affordable living at the same time limited resources. Accommodation will be quite cheap or even maybe provided under the ... Read More
cost of living by mokhless
My name is d.mokhless of general surgery specialist doctor from Syria married and I have two sons girl 2 years, 5 months boy Soon I will move to the Maldives for the work of one of the hospitals where I received a $ 3,000 contract I would like to ...
In my opinion answers to your question as follows. 1) a decent 2 bed room apartment will be in the range of 1000$ plus in Male. 2) food cost varies. If you eat out in good restaurants it will be quite costly. I would say 1800$ plus. If you manage ... Read More
Need advise to migrate to Maldives. by aidahaim8081
Hi, I am a Singaporean muslim and wish to migrate to Maldives. I need opinion and information that all of you can share withe in terms of the following: 1) To open restaurant there, planning to start a Malay Authentic Nasi Padang restaurant ...
Hi.., The option of becoming a Maldivian is not really an available option. However you can register under foreign investment and open a restaurant. I believe it's a quite good business in Maldives. You also can obtain work permit under the Company ... Read More
Salary currency in Maldives by ACMish
[b]Hello everyone. I have just received an offer letter to work in Maldives and the currency of my salary is written in MVR (converted into USD as indicated in the letter) Should i ask my employer if i could have my salary in USD instead of MVR? ...
Hi ACMish, If your job is in a resort you can ask your full salary in US$. If your job is else where perhaps you can ask half $ and half MVR. It's quite common. If you end up buying $ you will loose lots on exchange rate. Though official rate ... Read More
Clothes, beaches and food by Damaris_BCN
Hi there, I've been offered a job in Male as an English teacher and I might be starting next January 2014. Can anybody tell me how easy is to spend an afternoon in the beaches at the islands around Male? Meaning, are beaches private and for only ...
Hi.. All the best.. Check these schools as well.. www.billabonghigh.mv, www.kangarookids.mv and www.islanderseducation.com too Read More
Clothes, beaches and food by Damaris_BCN
Hi there, I've been offered a job in Male as an English teacher and I might be starting next January 2014. Can anybody tell me how easy is to spend an afternoon in the beaches at the islands around Male? Meaning, are beaches private and for only ...
Hi Damaris, Male is the capital city and we really do not have any beach apart from a very small area known as Artificial beach mainly used by kids and families during weekends. Hulhu Male is kind of suburbs about 20 minutes by ferry. There you have ... Read More
Relocation advice by Picke
Hi We are a couple who are thinking of spending 5 or 6 months of the year living somewhere tropical. Last year i spent a few weeks working in Sri Lanka and enjoyed the country very much. We are thinking of buying a property to live in during the ...
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Relocation advice by Picke
Hi We are a couple who are thinking of spending 5 or 6 months of the year living somewhere tropical. Last year i spent a few weeks working in Sri Lanka and enjoyed the country very much. We are thinking of buying a property to live in during the ...
The arrangement has no meaning at all. Its no different from you buying a land and building a house for them. That will be very nice of you to give something if you can afford. There are developments in which foreigners can buy apartments. How ever ... Read More
Trying to work in Maldives
Yes, we can try to help you out with a job in Maldives. Can you send your CV with an application to makhma (at) gmail. com Please indicate your full name, nationality, qualifications, any kind of experience, period of contract you are interested and ... Read More
informations for woman traveling alone in SR by littlekaro
Hi !!! I plan to go Sri Lanka for 4 weeks, in solo. I'm looking for informations for woman traveling alone in SR so I would like to know your own experience of girl living, gong out, maybe traveling in Sri Lanka. I for my part have travelled for ...
I am from Maldives and often in Colombo and I also travelled in Sri Lanka. For girls / ladies it will be quite safe to travel during day time. It's better to avoid night traveling especially mid and late nights. Clubs and bars may also not be safe ... Read More
Sub Aqua - Living & Working Conditions at Conrad Hilton... by DustyShoe
Anyone previously or currently working for Sub Aqua Dive Center at Rangali, Conrad-Hilton? i am interested in finding out what the living and working conditions are like as a dive instructor at Rangali-DC. any info would be appreciated. thanks
I am from Maldives. I have not worked at Rangali but I can assure that this resort meets good standards for their staff. Makhma Read More
Working conditions for Pakistani doctors by a4asif
howz the working conditions for Pakistani doctors there? i have been offered a medical officer post and i m not able to decide wether to go there or not. plz help
Hi.. Working in Maldives as a Doctor. In Male City it will be quite busy alright and challenging. Though not much of a social life but likely to meet different people in similar profession or with common interests. Working in a smaller island will ... Read More
Choreographer by Chandraleka
Is there any junior or senior choreographer in Maldives or interested visiting Maldives? We need some professional help to make a good show by middle and senior school students. We can offer accommodation and local salary. Contact my email. makhma ...
Hi, sorry we do not have an admin job just now. Regards Read More
want to learn in maldives !
No Universities at the moment. there is one coming up soon. visiting to Maldives is ofcourse open to anyone. if you want to be on a smaller budget, its best to avoid resort accommodation and stay in a native island or in Male city. you also can try ... Read More
my plans of moving to Maldives by graceperalta
Hi everyone! Im currently in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates,Ive been working in Abu Dhabi for quite sometime now for 8 years, Salary wise im quite happy however my husband wants to move far and leave abu dhabi for good. Just wanted to do some ...
A resort managers salary can vary from 1500$ to 7000$ depending on which resort will employ. usually branded resorts will pay higher in most cases. i dont think its easy to get this job. if you have Managerial job work permit and visa will not be an ... Read More