Wafi Mall is one of the oldest malls in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The mall is in the Wafi City complex that also includes a Raffles Dubai 5-star hotel in the shape of a pyramid, restaurants, residences, a nightclub, and a spa/leisure club, themed around the style of Ancient Egypt. The mall includes an Arabian-style Khan Murjan Souk, Carrefour hypermarket, and a Samal department store.
Stained glass ceiling in the mall
The mall opened in 1991, and includes over 300 stores. It features stained glass ceilings in an Islamic style. The mall features a visa application centre. Free Wi-Fi is available in the mall, provided by du.
In 2007, a gang of masked gunmen rammed two cars into shops at the mall, later set on fire, stealing cash and diamonds worth 14.7 million Dirhams. Later they were arrested in Europe and returned to Dubai. One gang member was later found dead in their cell.
Aya exhibit
Aya is an immersive experiential entertainment attraction at the mall that opened in December 2022. The exhibit covers 40,000 square feet and consists of 12 zones, with themes on water and space.