Residential lands account for the major land use type in Hulhumalé. The residential landscape of Hulhumalé is diverse, encompassing social housing, mid-range apartments, luxury condominium and private lots.

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Commercial zones within Hulhumalé serve as key hubs for retail, services, and economic activity. These areas include a mix of planned commercial developments such as shops, malls, and mixed-use buildings that cater to the growing population of the island.

Mixed-use buildings are typically residential, with the ground floor and up to the first floor allocated for commercial purposes. You can zoom into the map to view the mixed-use commercial lots that were identified through participatory mapping.

All primary and secondary schools, pre-schools and other facilities are planned in accordance with existing standards based on the population.

• Hulhumalé has a total of 33 schools.
• 10 schools are existing.
• 23 schools are currently planned.
• The total number of schoolgoers is expected to be 84,748, representing approximately 25% of the total population.

Educational institutions have been positioned to ensure accessibility within a 200-meter walking distance. The map illustrates these distances using color saturation—areas with higher saturation indicate a greater number of residential zones connected to the road network leading to these institutions.

Religious facilities play a vital role in the social and cultural fabric of the Maldives. As a predominantly Muslim community, mosques are central to daily life and are well-distributed across residential neighborhoods to ensure accessibility for all residents.

As Hulhumalé continues to grow, ensuring the integration of well-placed, accessible, and inclusive religious facilities remains a key part of urban development—supporting both the spiritual and communal well-being of the population.

Open green spaces are vital for the ecological, social, and physical well-being of urban environments. In Hulhumalé, a total of 891,952.61 sqm has been planned and allocated for green spaces out of the island’s total area of 468.5 hectors. This accounts for approximately 23% of the total land use area excluding roads.

Different types of green spaces have been incorporated into the urban fabric, including green corridors, parks, beachfronts, and promenades. These areas serve as vital recreational zones for residents and visitors, enhance biodiversity, and promote environmental sustainability. The interconnected green network also supports walkability and provides natural cooling effects, contributing to the island’s resilience against climate-related impacts.

Hulhumalé's industrial zones have been carefully designated to support various types of production and services that contribute to the island's self-sufficiency and economic growth. These areas are primarily concentrated in the eastern and southern parts of the island, where land has been allocated for distinct industrial purposes.

The green-shaded areas areas represent zones focused on food production, such as facilities for fish processing, cold storage, and distribution. Yellow-shaded areas zones are designated for household and commercial goods manufacturing, including industries that produce furniture, electronics, and other consumer products. Lastly, the red-bordered zones zones are reserved for construction-related industrial activities, including prefabrication yards, material storage, and heavy machinery maintenance.

This strategic zoning not only promotes efficiency and sustainability but also helps minimize land-use conflicts and environmental impact by clustering similar activities.