[2] A short seaplane journey from Velana International Airport would take approximately 25–45 minutes to reach this pristine piece of land in the Northern Alif Atoll.

The island has long attracted international travellers to its dive spots and white sand beaches.

The island is popular with visitors for its reef for snorkelers, beaches, and a lagoon for kite and wind surfers.

In 2007 a standoff occurred when Maldivan authorities investigating the 2007 Malé bombing attempted to enter the Dar-al-Khuir mosque on the island.

A 40-hour standoff ensued between authorities and male congregants, ending in the arrest of 60 men and boys, and injuries to 30 police officers.