“Dhaalu Atoll (also known as Southern Nilandhe Atoll or Nilandhe Atholhu Dhekunuburi).
It stretches 23km from east to west, and 38km north to south. The capital island is Kudahuvadhoo, located at the atoll’s southern tip.
Hulhudheli and Rinbudhoo (Rimbudu) islands, located to the west of this atoll, are islands traditionally renowned for the skill of their jewellers.
The formerly inhabited island of Gemendhoo on the eastern fringe of the atoll is surrounded by a long line of 11 uninhabited islands. The route from Bulhalafushi to Naibukaloabodufushi passes through these islands and can be walked in low tide.
Dhaalu atoll is accessible through regular domestic flights from Velana International Airport to Dhaalu Airport located on Kudahuvadhoo as well as local ferry services.
Opened to tourism in 1998, the atoll has become a popular location for SCUBA diving.
Gemendhoo was abandoned after the tsunami of 2004 destroyed the buildings.”
[Source: Wikipedia]
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Several other resorts are under development.