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Maldives · 29 October 2026
A practical business plan for opening a guesthouse on Maafushi, covering land, construction, tourism permits, room rates, occupancy, running costs and realistic returns.
Business · 29 October 2026
A plain-English guide to the Maldives Foreign Investment Act for people interested in real estate: which activities are open, closed or need a local partner, and how to invest legally.
Luxury · 29 October 2026
How investors acquire resort islands in the Maldives, from government tenders and 50-year leases to buying an existing lease, with the costs and risks involved.
Maldives · 18 October 2026
Explore the Ras Malé project in the Maldives, including land reclamation progress, planned housing, infrastructure, land allocation and investment considerations.
Maldives · 12 October 2026
Maldives branded residences ROI, Maldives villa rental yields, buy resort villa Maldives returns, Maldives real estate yield calculation. When international investors think of luxury real estate yields, cities like Dubai, Miami, and London usually dominate the conversation.
Maldives · 10 October 2026
Eagle Hills has showcased designs for a major housing development planned for Hulhumalé Phase 3, presenting a vision of residential towers, waterfront townhouses, public parks, sports facilities and community amenities. The proposed development is expected to add 5,000 housing units to the Maldives' Greater Malé Region, with construction scheduled to begin in early 2027, according to reports published on 10 October 2026. The development is significant for the Maldives real estate sector because it combines a large residential housing programme with a broader vision for urban living. The plans
Maldives · 10 October 2026
Maldives guesthouse investment, local island boutique hotel Maldives, guesthouse FDI regulations Maldives, local island tourism yield, Maafushi Dhigurah property investment. For decades, the Maldivian tourism model was built exclusively around the "one island, one resort" concept. Uninhabited islands were leased to major international hotel conglomerates, creating ultra-exclusive sanctuaries catering to high-net-worth travelers.
Maldives · 9 October 2026
The proposed Maldives Waterfront and Marina project is set to introduce a new type of real estate and tourism destination to the country. Developed in partnership with Abu Dhabi-based Eagle Hills, the project is planned for the Ras Malé area and will combine residences, hotels, a marina, retail, restaurants, entertainment and community facilities.
Maldives · 8 October 2026
The proposed Ras Malé Waterfront and Marina project has emerged as one of the most ambitious investment and urban development initiatives ever announced in the Maldives.
Maldives · 7 October 2026
The Maldives is set to enter a new chapter in large-scale real estate and waterfront development following the signing of a commercial terms agreement between the Government of Maldives and Abu Dhabi-based developer Eagle Hills. The proposed Maldives Waterfront and Marina project in the Ras Malé area is expected to become one of the most significant development projects in the country's history, with the overall development scale reported at around US$12 billion across multiple phases.
Maldives · 7 October 2026
The Maldives and India are moving forward with negotiations for a proposed Maldives-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a development that could have a significant impact on trade, investment and business opportunities between the two countries. The first round of formal negotiations was completed in July 2026, with both sides reporting progress across several areas. By September, the Indian High Commission in the Maldives said technical teams from both countries were continuing discussions to expand market access and strengthen bilateral economic relations.
Maldives · 8 July 2026
The environment for Maldives real estate for sale has become sophisticated and highly competitive
