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It is known across the Maldives for keeping itself clean: it was one of the first local islands to organise its own waste collection and recycling, and the lanes and beaches show it. Guests are asked to use as little plastic as possible.\r\n\r\nIt has one of the longest bikini beaches on any local island, on its western side, so it is a good place to watch the sunset. The village behind it is small, friendly and relaxed.\r\n\r\nUkulhas is also a good base for the marine life of North Ari Atoll, with manta rays, turtles and reef sharks a short boat ride away. 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It faces west, so come back for sunset.\r\n\r\nBook a manta trip. Manta rays come to cleaning stations on the reefs nearby, and operators move between sites with the season. Half-day snorkelling trips also stop at reefs with turtles and reef sharks. From May to November, longer trips look for whale sharks and dolphins further south in Ari Atoll.\r\n\r\nSpend half a day on a sandbank, or try a sunset handline fishing trip with local fishermen; you can often have the catch grilled for dinner.\r\n\r\nHop over to neighbouring islands, such as Mathiveri and Rasdhoo, for a different reef and a change of scene.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"Bikini beach | Long and west-facing\r\nManta trips | Cleaning stations nearby\r\nSandbank | Half-day picnic\r\nNight fishing | Handline, catch grilled for dinner","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Ukulhas","hw_hub_city_free_title":"Free things to do in Ukulhas","hw_hub_city_free_body":"The bikini beach is free, long and rarely crowded, and the sunsets from it cost nothing.\r\n\r\nSnorkel off the beach for reef fish close to shore, and walk the island's clean, sandy lanes in the late afternoon, when the village is at its liveliest.\r\n\r\nJoin in the island's own efforts by picking up any plastic you find: Ukulhas is proud of its clean beaches.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"Bikini beach | Free, long and quiet\r\nSunsets | Every evening, facing west\r\nShore snorkelling | Reef fish close in\r\nVillage | Clean, sandy lanes","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free-things-to-do","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Ukulhas","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking in Ukulhas","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Breakfast at most guesthouses is mas huni, tuna with coconut, onion and chilli, eaten with roshi flatbread, plus fresh fruit.\r\n\r\nLunch and dinner are mostly grilled reef fish and Maldivian curries, often with coconut, alongside pasta and pizza. A few caf\u00e9s in the village sell short eats (hedhikaa), cheap fried fish snacks. If you go fishing, ask your guesthouse to cook what you catch.\r\n\r\nA meal costs \u20ac5 to \u20ac12, plus tax and service charge in many places.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Mas huni | Tuna and coconut breakfast\r\nGrilled fish | Your own catch, if you fish\r\nHedhikaa | Short eats in local caf\u00e9s\r\nA meal | \u20ac5 to \u20ac12 plus tax","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Ukulhas","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out in Ukulhas","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Ukulhas is quiet at night. There's no alcohol on local islands, and evenings are for sunset on the bikini beach, a long dinner and walks under the stars.\r\n\r\nSunset fishing trips are the closest thing to a night out. For bars and parties, go to Maafushi.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Alcohol | None on the island\r\nSunset | On the bikini beach\r\nNight fishing | The evening outing\r\nFor parties | Go to Maafushi","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Ukulhas","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around Ukulhas","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"Shared speedboats run from Mal\u00e9 and the airport, usually twice a day. They take 75 to 90 minutes and cost about $50 per person each way. Most guesthouses arrange them and meet you at arrivals.\r\n\r\nThe public ferry on the Mal\u00e9, Rasdhoo, Ukulhas and Thoddoo route costs only a few dollars but takes about four hours and runs only a few days a week, never on Fridays. Check the timetable on mtcc.mv before you plan around it.\r\n\r\nOn the island, everything is walkable.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"Speedboat | 75 to 90 minutes, about $50\r\nPublic ferry | About 4 hours, a few days a week\r\nOn the island | Everything is walkable\r\nNeighbours | Mathiveri and Rasdhoo by boat","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Ukulhas","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Ukulhas costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Ukulhas is affordable for the Maldives. Guesthouse beds start around \u20ac35 and a careful day costs \u20ac60 to \u20ac90.\r\n\r\nRoom prices are usually quoted before 17% tourism tax, often a 10% service charge, and a $6 per person per night green tax, so check the final price before you book. Speedboat transfers, at about $50 each way, are a big part of the cost.\r\n\r\nThe rufiyaa (MVR) is the local currency, but prices are in US dollars and dollars are accepted everywhere. Bring enough cash, in small notes, for trips, food and tips.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Beds | From about \u20ac35\r\nA day | \u20ac60 to \u20ac90\r\nTaxes | 17% tax plus $6 green tax a night\r\nTransfers | About $50 each way","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Ukulhas","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Staying safe in Ukulhas","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Ukulhas is safe and relaxed. It is a Muslim community: there's no alcohol, and you should cover your shoulders and knees away from the bikini beach. During Ramadan, eat and drink discreetly in public during the day.\r\n\r\nCurrents on the outer reefs can be strong on boat trips: stay with your guide and wear a life jacket if you're not a confident swimmer. Keep your distance from mantas and turtles, and don't touch them or the coral.\r\n\r\nEmergency: 119 police, 102 ambulance.","hw_hub_city_safety_points":"Dress | Cover up off the bikini beach\r\nAlcohol | Not allowed\r\nCurrents | Stay with your guide\r\nEmergency | 119 police, 102 ambulance","hw_hub_city_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_city_safety_more":"All safety guides for Ukulhas","hw_hub_city_trips_title":"Day trips from Ukulhas","hw_hub_city_trips_intro":"Mantas, sandbanks and the reefs of North Ari Atoll, a short boat ride from the harbour.","hw_hub_city_trips":"Manta points | Half a day | Boat | Snorkel with manta rays at reef cleaning stations nearby, where small fish clean them. Keep your distance and don't touch. |  | 1305015\nSandbank | Half a day | Boat | Half a day on a strip of white sand in the lagoon, with snorkelling stops on the way. |  | 1305016","hw_hub_city_trips_tag":"day-trips","hw_hub_city_trips_more":"All day trips from Ukulhas","hw_hub_city_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_city_season_intro":"December to April is the dry season, with calm seas and the clearest water. 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Per person per night, in euros.","hw_hub_city_budget_note":"Prices are euro equivalents. 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