Video summary
Ahmed Don and Walking Lady take viewers on a walking tour across the local Maldivian island of Ukulhas, beginning with an exciting encounter with marine life right off their path to the hotel. The crystal-clear waters allow them to spot not only individual sharks but what appears to be a family unit swimming together, creating a surreal experience for visitors who are accustomed to seeing such creatures in aquariums rather than open ocean environments. As they continue their stroll, the hosts also search for stingrays and various other sea life like crabs hiding among rocks, noting that while these sightings are normal for locals, they remain fascinating spectacles for tourists. The group observes how daily life unfolds on this small island, from children playing in a park to hotel buggies picking up tour guests, highlighting the peaceful atmosphere where there are no traffic lights or heavy congestion.
The walk proceeds through various parts of Ukulhas, showcasing its unique infrastructure and local amenities without any vehicle traffic signals. The hosts point out specific landmarks such as the Bank of Maldives ATMs which dispense both USD and Maldivian rupees, grocery stores, and restaurants like Celeste that offer places to relax with coffee or meals. They also visit a hair salon where they inquire about pricing for cuts and coloring services, discovering surprisingly affordable rates compared to other destinations. Throughout their journey, the video captures interactions with locals who are accustomed to seeing wildlife in their daily surroundings, contrasting this familiarity with the visitors' sense of wonder at witnessing sharks and rays swimming just feet away from the shore.
A significant portion of the tour is dedicated to exploring Ukulhas's famous beaches, which feature some of the longest stretches suitable for wearing bikinis compared to other islands in the archipelago. The hosts emphasize that these are coral islands with incredibly fine white sand that feels like butter underfoot, a texture unique to this region and not found elsewhere on Earth. While they admire the beauty of an uninhabited neighboring island visible from their path, they note that visitors cannot walk onto private hotel beaches or certain restricted areas due to gaps in the shoreline and property boundaries. The experience is described as deeply relaxing amidst abundant nature, with clear skies allowing for excellent visibility underwater even during daylight hours before clouds begin to gather later in the afternoon.
As the video concludes around 5:00 PM local time, Ahmed expresses his growing love for Maldives due to its serene environment and friendly people. He invites viewers to feel the smooth texture of the sand themselves while acknowledging that their feet will need washing upon returning indoors at the hotel. The hosts mention plans to circle the entire island in a future video to showcase more hidden gems and scenic spots they discovered during this initial walk. They end by thanking their audience for joining them on this exploration of Ukulhas, promising additional content later as they continue to document the beauty of these coral islands where nature thrives without human interference beyond the inhabited areas.
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Hello, everyone. This is Ahmed Don
and Walking Lady. So, we are on the
island of Ukulhas, which is right here.
And this is a local island in the
Maldives. And we're going to just take a
walk from here to find a beach. So, we
kind of landed here, and we went along
that way to our hotel. And Walking Lady
found a shark. Where?
>> There. If you look down, you will see.
>> Okay, so I think she found a shark or
something here.
Oh, yeah. There's like a huge one.
>> There are family, three, I think.
>> That is a shark.
>> there's a lot.
>> Wow.
>> See, look at that.
>> That's too many.
>> Yes, see?
>> Okay, now I uh
>> Guys, I'm just going to open my phone
and take try to take a quick video.
So, we found a family of sharks
on Ukulhas in the Maldives.
>> I don't know how to swim.
>> I see one
there, two, I think three. Father,
mother, and the kid. That's what I'm
thinking.
>> Cuz the water is so clear, you can
really see.
>> actually see them, guys.
>> Yes.
>> And they look so clear.
I cannot believe this.
>> Oh, that's the reason why we can see
them because the water is so clear. It's
like family.
>> Look at the Look at this. And they're
kind of running away from us.
>> Yeah.
>> But, the sharks are very
>> one here.
There, there.
>> Oh, I think they're looking for a fish
or food.
>> Yeah.
>> Yeah, they're looking for fish.
>> it's very normal.
>> Okay, yeah.
>> The guy over there is sitting.
>> Yeah.
>> He was laughing at me. Look, like
smiling.
>> No, no, for him it's nothing. He sees
this every day.
>> Yes, for us it's a very big deal.
>> Yeah.
>> Okay, so let's walk this way. I want to
show the bank of Maldives.
And
>> And we will go to by the beach, right?
There.
>> Yeah.
>> Uh
Like different side the different side
of the beach. This is already beach,
right? But we're going there.
>> Yeah.
>> Yeah. The guy that I said that the hotel
guy told us there are many stingray
there.
>> Oh, yeah, yeah. Okay, we want to check
if you can see stingray.
>> Yes.
>> Hello.
>> Hi.
>> Okay, so
>> That's the guy That's the guy who was
laughing at me.
>> Oh. [laughter]
Yep.
>> I thought I was just, you know,
>> Saying wrong?
>> looking like it's not real, but then I
see that it's moving.
>> What Man, let's check quickly here.
There might be something here, too.
Okay, no, not now.
I think if you bring tuna and throw it,
you'll see lots of them coming. Yeah.
>> Oh, it's getting cloudy now.
>> Yeah, that's true, but it's still It's
only like 4:15.
>> Still early.
>> So, 4:15
Maldivian time.
And okay, watch your step here.
And there is still like in a few grocery
stores and uh Celeste restaurant right
there.
And then we have a Bank of Maldives
ATM machines
>> Mhm.
>> which has two actually USD
and Maldivian rupee.
>> I thought I saw something moving.
>> Dispense both. I think you will see lots
of these things. We can come back here
tomorrow again
in the evening.
So, right now we are trying to go like a
little bit that way and see if we can,
you know, go to a beach.
>> I thought you would show the Bank of
Maldives.
>> Yeah, I should.
>> Okay.
>> Yeah.
And
we did another video walking on the main
street
on the island of Ukulhas.
So, there are no traffic lights.
There are no
signals.
There are no like, you know, uh
there's no traffic. There's nothing.
It's a very peaceful walk.
And
you cannot get lost on this island
because it's such a small island.
I think these people are coming back
from tour.
And this is their buggy.
The hotel buggy came to pick them up.
And there's a Canny Canny Hotel on the
right. Looks like a big hotel.
And then looks like there's like, you
know, few
uh school
>> school or yeah, school or soccer field
or something.
>> Yeah.
>> Kids are playing there.
>> You cannot focus that much our camera
there. They're kids.
>> And then we have
>> Oh, this is like, you know, I think they
buy fuel for the boat and stuff.
Okay, I hope there's a stingray there,
then.
>> The guy said here, you know.
>> What?
>> I'm not sure. Here.
>> The stingray?
>> Yeah, like here.
>> Okay, then let's see.
If you can see some stingray.
>> I think for the local people here, it's
very normal to see the shark and the
stingray.
>> Oh, I saw huge fish. I don't think
stingray, but I saw huge fish there.
Oh, look look at that. Lots of fish
here.
>> Where?
>> There there. I saw them. Okay. Maybe you
want to come here.
>> Oh, there's a crab.
>> Where?
>> There. I think
the stone, the rock.
>> Crab?
>> There there there there.
>> Oh, yeah yeah, there's a crab there.
It's kind of blended.
>> Yeah, now it's not moving.
>> Yeah.
>> Okay.
>> Okay, wait. I want to check here.
Okay, there's nothing here, but I'm
pretty sure they're hiding somewhere.
And they're going to come. But I know
they come out a lot in the evening. So,
tomorrow we have to come here to like,
you know, catch them. Yeah.
>> Oh, more crabs there.
>> Where?
Oh, look at those crabs.
So, guys, there like couple of crabs
there sitting.
I don't know. I think they're frogs, no?
>> Fro- Oh, they're frogs.
>> I'm not sure, but
>> No, crabs.
>> Look, look, another one.
Another one there on that rock.
>> Yeah, I see that there. It is crab, not
frog.
>> Okay, okay. So,
>> It uh the uh the question is, it can be
eaten or not?
>> That I don't know.
Yeah.
>> Right? Some some
uh seafood is kind of poisonous.
>> Yeah, that's true.
>> But I just ate it, right?
>> Yeah.
And here
>> Look another crab.
>> But there's there's some fishes there.
>> Yeah, yeah, I see them.
>> And under, if you look even under, I saw
more fishes. They're hiding.
>> But you know, I think there are so many
frogs here.
>> Yeah.
>> You see? Oh, another one, this one
there.
>> Oh, that's huge. Huge. That's so huge.
>> If if this can be eaten, people will not
be so hungry. They can just uh get it
fresh and cook.
>> Yeah.
>> Oh, wait a minute. I saw another fish.
>> I think
>> that's another fish here.
>> Oh, I think this this guy wants food.
>> Yeah.
>> Yeah, okay. Let's go.
>> So, do you want to go to the store?
>> No, not this way. This is not the way. I
think we have to go
This is just uh garbage.
Yeah, I think they do something here.
>> Oh, I think this is the
>> What is this?
Okay.
>> Where Where is the school here?
>> That I don't know.
But
this could be a part of school.
>> They They play like this?
>> Yeah, that's true.
>> Like long pants and long
>> Long Yeah, but I think I think they used
to it, so they don't feel hot.
>> They are not allowed to wear shorts,
right?
>> I think so. Yeah, yeah.
>> Oh, that's why.
>> Yeah.
But if you're foreigner, you can wear.
Yeah.
>> Yeah.
I feel like I can I will be so warm, you
know?
>> Yeah, that's true.
>> Oh, I think this is their school.
>> It can be. It is the school. Yeah.
>> Okay. You want to go inside?
>> No, no. I don't I don't think we can go
inside. We're going to go around and try
to go for the beach.
>> Oh, it's a park. It's a park.
>> Yeah, it's a park.
>> Oh, there's another hair cut there.
>> Where?
>> Let's go. Let's go.
>> Okay. We're going to ask them how much.
I'm looking for a
hair cut and color.
So.
So, I think these are the only two hair
cuts, hair shops.
On the island.
>> Hello. It's open.
>> It's open?
>> Hello.
So, what time you open tomorrow?
Tomorrow, what time you open?
>> Morning.
>> Tomorrow, yeah. Tomorrow.
>> Morning, 9:00.
>> 9:00 to?
>> 9:00.
>> And what time you open? Close?
>> 12:00.
>> 12:00? Sorry?
>> 12:00.
>> 12:00?
>> And 12:00 close,
1:30 open.
>> Okay.
>> Night 7:00 close.
>> 7:00 close, okay.
>> 7:00 close, 8:00 open, 8:00 close night.
>> Oh.
You know, maybe you may want to write
down the schedule.
>> Okay.
Maybe you want to do it now or
>> No, no, no. Not now. I'm not prepared.
>> Tomorrow?
>> Yeah.
>> Uh okay. So, can you say it again to me?
Like, what time it opens tomorrow?
>> Morning, 9:00 open.
>> Okay.
>> 12:00 close.
>> 9:00 to 12:00.
Okay.
>> Okay. 9:00 to 12:00 then.
>> And then again, again, he has more time.
1:30, right? He said 1:30 again. And
then close again?
>> Uh 7:00.
>> Oh, 1:30 to 7:00.
>> So, 9:00 to 12:00, 1:30 to 7:00.
>> How much hair cut and color for this
hair?
>> Color and
>> Color and cut hair cut. How much?
>> Rupee I don't know.
>> Yeah, rupee rupee.
>> Rupee
>> Yeah.
>> 150
>> 150 Okay, we'll come back
maybe tomorrow. I think so.
>> Morning or afternoon?
>> Yeah, morning afternoon is I think
afternoon is better.
>> Like 1:00?
>> Yeah, after like 1:30.
>> 1:30 then.
>> Oops.
>> Thank you.
How much you said?
150?
150? Oh, that's really
Hello.
>> You want to have coffee now? It's 5:00.
>> It's 5:00? No, no, not here. It's too
early.
I think I will my friends. Yeah.
>> We will come back.
It's good to see you. Oh, the name is
very encouraging.
>> Oh, I thought you were telling him good
to see.
>> No, the name of the restaurant.
I mean the coffee shop is good to It's
good to see.
>> So, he is asking for like $15.
Hair cut and color. That's That's very
good price.
That's really good price.
>> Yeah, imagine a haircut and a color.
>> Yeah.
>> That's That's already cheap, you know.
>> Yeah.
So, you got Papa Fish Excursions. So, I
see lots of like an excursion and tour
stores here
on the along this way.
And
we're trying to
get to the beach right now.
>> Here is a big park.
>> Yeah, that's that park is huge. So, they
have like, you know, some nice parks. We
saw that in
on the way or two. And this is another
hotel, Island Home Inn.
And this hotel it could be like same
like our hotel.
>> Yeah, it looks like it's our hotel.
>> So, that's what I was telling you. See,
you have like lots of
nice places to sit, coffee shop, enjoy
and relax.
You can eat
and just sit on the chair.
Yep.
But what I want to do, I want to just go
a little bit farther to the water. Oh,
what they doing there? The kids are
wrestling on sand.
That's the restaurant. That's the
restaurant, so I think you can eat
there.
And
Yeah, I want to just have a quick look
how's the
Which way?
Oh, yeah, yeah, that's
You know, think of this place. We We had
a similar place in Digurah like this.
Yeah, some lots.
Okay.
Yeah, yeah.
No, don't go there.
No, no, this is not a beach.
I want I'm looking for a real beach.
Like you know, eat They have very nice
beach. But
yeah, we have to just find it.
And And this island has like, you know,
longer bikini beach than most of the
other islands.
Yeah, that's a good good
good restaurant to
See, there's another restaurant here.
Sora, okay, yeah.
And also this is the I think you can sit
here on the left on the left.
And
And this one looks a little bit nicer.
Yeah, this area looks a little bit
nicer.
Yeah, so I don't mind sitting at one
like this. But for now, I just have a
glimpse of the beach first.
Because that's why people here come
from.
Come four.
Woah, so do Look at those hot kind of
thing.
I think you can sit on this.
>> There's also three in all.
>> Yeah.
So,
in Maldives, you don't have to pay for
this. You can use anyone, anything.
It's all provided for free.
Oh god, that's beautiful.
This is beautiful.
I think you have to go down to get a
good shot.
>> Yeah.
It's very nice, huh? Like the weather.
You can just move
sit farther and relax.
>> And look at the shell here.
See the shell?
Here.
>> Oh, yeah.
>> And this one has no like you know
cushion.
>> Decoration is like this. Oh, this this
one I think you can just uh
like
>> Let's go around here a little bit.
Let's go around here a little bit.
>> Okay, let's go.
Oh, let's be careful when we
>> Huh?
Yeah, but yes.
Oh, I think you have to keep going.
Yeah, then Wait, wait, no, no, don't
leave here. Hold on.
Just so you could
So, guys, we stopped there to take some
pictures and videos.
And the
scenes were amazing.
Oh, here they have something. Look. Nice
decorations there.
>> This is beautiful. I'm telling you this
is beautiful.
>> That's beautiful, too. Yeah. But we can
come here when there's people, you know?
We know where to go, so we can come here
when there's people. Now it's just kind
of too crowded.
So,
>> And some people are snorkeling.
>> Oh, wait, wait. I saw it had off straw.
I don't think we can come here. I think
it's their own private beach.
>> Oh.
>> Yeah.
>> It's not public.
>> I think it that section is kind of their
I think
Uh yeah.
>> So, it's like
part of their hotel or can
>> can walk on here. Yeah, it's like you
know, they're like in a provider for
them.
>> Oh, I don't want to walk on that.
>> So, you can go up walk up to the middle,
but for now we decided not to because
there's a good gap there.
>> Yeah.
Okay, so you're going to go a little bit
further
uh
and just show you guys, but we have
video coming up
showing the entire beach. We're going to
circle around the entire beach later.
>> Yes.
>> And
>> say yes.
>> And the thing is Ukulhas has
one of the longest bikini beaches
>> Yeah.
>> comparing other
>> It's like you can wear bikini here.
>> Yep.
>> Every time you want.
>> Yeah.
You can you can uh wash your feet with
uh
>> Feet, yeah, yeah, that's it.
>> But now we can't.
>> No, but if you wash it, it's going to
get worse, I think.
>> Yeah, I know.
>> It's better not to wash.
And that's it that's
that's Maldives.
>> Yeah.
>> You have to look at the sand, how fine
it is the sand
and white
and all of these islands they're coral
islands.
And you're not going to find this like
anywhere else
on Earth.
>> From here I can see one empty island.
>> Oh, there's an island there.
>> It's like empty, right?
>> It's uninhibited, yeah.
>> Yeah.
>> I don't know, you see lots of people
local people.
>> is is empty.
>> Yep.
>> I don't know why.
>> Uh they're not inhabited. No one lives
there.
>> Okay.
>> They can't you cannot live. They have
1,190 islands.
>> Mhm.
>> So, there's no way you can have people
on all every one of them.
>> All all over the island.
>> Yeah.
>> Okay.
>> I think they're doing gym class.
>> What is gym?
>> I think so.
>> Oh.
I don't think we want to go there,
right?
>> I can just uh like not go close. For
from far is okay.
>> Not focusing there.
>> Yeah.
But you know, look at the beach. I
cannot believe this.
>> I would just look at the beach. I cannot
believe this.
>> just focusing to us, so it's not
focusing to them.
>> Yeah, yeah, yeah. That's fine.
>> And look at the kids here playing.
>> Yeah.
>> Yeah. So, I love Maldives now, you know?
It's very
relaxing, very too much nature, you
know?
>> Yep.
>> I love the beach.
>> Yeah.
>> And people are nice, you know?
>> Wait, you know, try feel the sand. It's
like butter.
>> Oh, yeah, very fine.
>> The sand, guys, feels like butter.
Really smooth and fine.
>> Yeah.
>> That's the difference between coral.
>> Very fine, you know?
>> Yeah, very fine.
That's what
you know, coral can do.
>> Now, my
feet are dirty.
>> Our hotel has the like, you know, tap,
right? For Yeah.
>> We can wash before we go inside.
>> Yeah.
>> So, I think that's another part of the
>> Yeah, yeah. I think you could just
circle around the whole entire
>> we're in on the island, right? So, you
just just have to walk around the
island. Yeah. You cannot go anywhere.
>> Yeah.
So, guys, for today, we're going to end
our video here. However, we're planning
to circle around the island and show
more of Ukulhas later on.
So, thank you for watching
>> And see you in the next one.
>> next video.
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