Tenders & procurement
Fifteen resort sites are open for bids, with offers due 17 to 23 November
Four government tenders cover 10 lagoon plots, three halal-tourism sites and two islands across six northern and southern atolls.
Tenders & procurement · 2026-11-11 · Drafted with AI assistance and edited by the newsroom
The Maldives government has put 15 resort development sites out to bid under four separate invitations issued on 6 August 2026. Submissions close between 17 and 23 November 2026, depending on the site.
Ten of the sites are large lagoon plots that need reclamation, three are reserved for a fully halal tourism model, and two are individual islands: one in Shaviyani Atoll and one inside a Noonu Atoll lagoon. Together they call for at least 2,200 tourist beds.
The sites span Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, Shaviyani, Noonu, Laamu and Seenu atolls, on 50-year leases under the Tourism Act. Minimum lease-acquisition prices add up to about USD 24.6 million, before any competitive premium, rent, reclamation or construction. Local and foreign investors may bid, subject to the financial and documentation requirements in each tender.
The four notices in the government gazette are the controlling documents, and bidders should check them for amendments.