North vs South Ari
South — MPA и sharks; North — Rasdhoo/Himmafushi cluster ближе к MLE.
Каркас
South Ari (Alifu Dhaalu): Dhigurah, Maamigili, Mahibadhoo local islands + Conrad, LUX*, Sun Island resorts. Whale shark zone SAMPA. North Ari (Alifu Alifu): Rasdhoo, Ukulhas, Thoddoo — speedboat 1.5–2 h from MLE, popular guesthouse belt. Maaya Thila, Hammerhead point Rasdhoo dawn dives. Transfer hub MLE Velana — все схемы отсюда.
Развилка
Whale shark priority → South Ari base (Dhigurah guesthouse or south resort). House reef + luxury → pick resort by reef map not photo. Budget → Ukulhas/Rasdhoo north, accept longer boat to sharks.