Wafi Mall

Wafi Mall is one of the oldest malls in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.^{[1][better source needed]} The mall is in the Wafi City complex that also includes Raffles and Sofitel Dubai 5-star hotel in the shapes of a pyramid and obelisk respectively, 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,^[2] Carrefour hypermarket, and a Samal department store.^[3][4]

Stained glass ceiling in the mall

Wafi Mall

وافي مول
Wafi Mall courtyard
Location	Umm Hurair 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates	25.228882°N 55.319247°E / 25.228882; 55.319247
Address	Intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Oud Metha Road, Umm Hurair 2, PO Box 721
Opening date	1991
No. of stores and services	300+
No. of anchor tenants	2
Total retail floor area	80,000 m2 (860,000 sq ft)
No. of floors	5
Public transit access	Dubai Healthcare City   Green Line
Website	www.wafi.com

The mall opened in 1991,^[5] and includes over 300 stores. It features stained glass ceilings in an Islamic style. The mall features a visa application centre.^[6] Free Wi-Fi is available in the mall, provided by du.^[7]

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.^[8] Later they were arrested in Europe and returned to Dubai. One gang member was later found dead in their cell.^[9]

Aya exhibit

Wafi Mall

Aya is an immersive experiential entertainment attraction at the mall that opened in December 2022.^[10] The exhibit covers 40,000 square feet and consists of 12 zones, with themes on water and space.^[11]

Transport

The nearest metro station is Dubai Healthcare City on the Green Line.^[12]

See also

• List of shopping malls in Dubai
• Dubai Healthcare City
• Wafi City