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The Horse Ranch

The Maldives' only horse ranch

Riding a horse is about the last thing you’d expect to do on a tropical island, which is exactly what makes Siyam World’s Horse Ranch stand out — it’s the only one of its kind in the entire Maldives. Set within a 16,000-square-metre equestrian facility, the ranch is home to Marwari horses and ponies, an elegant and rare breed instantly recognisable by their distinctive curved, upright ears.

Guests can meet the horses, visit the stables, and learn how they’re cared for in a proper, dedicated environment with paddocks and specialist facilities — not just a quick photo opportunity. For the main event, book a ride along the beach at sunrise or sunset, when the light and the setting turn a genuinely unusual activity into one of the most memorable things you’ll do on the island.

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