Duty Free in Male is decent?)
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When I first saw it three years ago, it seemed terrible to me, all "Chinese" stuff. I only bought a fish for the child and found a keychain that was more or less decent.
He seemed terrible to me 3 years ago. Now I am here and he is completely different, as if I was in a different place. Souvenirs, perfume (all Chanel is present)))), textiles, everything looks decent.
Instead of my favorite bar with a concave globe, they turned it into a shop with Ceylon tea.
TRANSLATION: Although it probably depends on your needs. I was looking for toys for my child (related to the Maldives) and souvenirs. I regret not buying them at the resort's store. Now I am at another resort and I don't like anything here.
@Aleksandra: So, everything there is indeed Chinese. Handmade on resorts is done by people recruited through head hunters, and often these people have no connection to the Maldives. In my opinion, you can find some real talent or simply ask to have it done locally.