Gulhi · South Malé Atoll
Gulhi Council: Island Council of Gulhi, Maldives
The elected council that looks after Gulhi’s people, beaches and public spaces, and works to make the island a welcoming place to live and visit.
About the council
Local government on Gulhi
Gulhi Council is the elected island council of Gulhi, an inhabited island in South Malé Atoll (Kaafu Atoll). Under the Maldives Decentralisation Act, every inhabited island elects its own council of five members: a president and four councillors, with two seats reserved for women.
The council runs day-to-day island services, plans for the island’s future and represents residents to the Kaafu Atoll Council and central government. Councillors were elected in the nationwide local council elections of April 2026.
Your councillors
Gulhi Council members
Gulhi Council is led by its president, Mohamed Humaid, together with four elected councillors, two of whom hold the seats reserved for women.
Mohamed Humaid
PresidentAminath Neesha
Councillor (women’s seat)Aminath Juwaidha
Councillor (women’s seat)Ali Rasheed
Councillor[Councillor name]
CouncillorCouncil members as of 2026. For official enquiries please contact the council office.
What the council does
Council services on Gulhi
Bikini Beach
Manages Bikini Beach, including the official hire of sun loungers and beach umbrellas.
Clean island
Waste collection and keeping streets, beaches and public spaces clean.
Parks and public spaces
The beach park, children’s playground, harbour promenade and the Welcome to Gulhi area.
Harbour and land
Works with central government on the harbour upgrade and the newly reclaimed land.
Community services
Island registry services and support for residents, working with the health centre, utilities and courts.
Visitors and businesses
A point of contact for guesthouses, tour operators and visitors with questions about the island.
For visitors
Bikini Beach is managed by the council
Gulhi Council manages Bikini Beach and rents out sun loungers and beach umbrellas so visitors can enjoy a full day by the sea.
Community
Parks and places for everyone
The council looks after Gulhi’s public spaces: the shaded beach park with its Welcome to Gulhi sign, the colourful children’s playground and the palm-lined harbour promenade. Visiting families are welcome to use them.
Please help keep Gulhi clean: use the bins provided and take your rubbish with you from the beach.
Looking ahead
A bigger island
A land reclamation project completed in November 2025 added 10.15 hectares to Gulhi, roughly doubling its size. The council is working with the government on how the new land will be used, with housing a priority, and on a harbour upgrade with a new concrete jetty.
Island facilities
Public services on Gulhi
Health Centre
Gulhi’s local health centre for minor illness and first aid.
Magistrate’s Court
The island’s court.
STELCO Powerhouse
Electricity for the island.
STELCO Water Supply
Island water supply.
Emergency numbers (Maldives)
Good to know
Gulhi Council FAQs
Who runs Gulhi Island?
Gulhi Island is run by Gulhi Council, a five-member island council elected by residents under the Maldives Decentralisation Act. The council is led by a president.
Who is the president of Gulhi Council?
Mohamed Humaid is the president of Gulhi Council, elected in the April 2026 local council elections.
How do I contact Gulhi Council?
Call Gulhi Council on +960 664 0068, or visit the council office in the centre of the island during working hours.
Who manages Gulhi Bikini Beach?
Gulhi Council manages Bikini Beach. Sun loungers and beach umbrellas are hired from the council’s official staff, so always pay them and ask for a receipt.
What are the emergency numbers on Gulhi?
In an emergency in the Maldives call 119 for the police, 102 for an ambulance, 118 for fire and rescue and 191 for the coast guard. Gulhi also has its own health centre.
Contact Gulhi Council
The council office is in the centre of Gulhi. For official enquiries call +960 664 0068.