Wafi Mall

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Wafi Mall
وافي مول
Wafi Mall courtyard
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LocationUmm Hurair 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates25°13′44″N 55°19′09″E / 25.228882°N 55.319247°E / 25.228882; 55.319247
AddressIntersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Oud Metha Road, Umm Hurair 2, PO Box 721
Opening date1991
No. of stores and services300+
No. of anchor tenants2
Total retail floor area80,000 m2 (860,000 sq ft)
No. of floors5
Public transit accessDubai Healthcare City
  Green Line
Websitewww.wafi.com

Wafi Mall is one of the oldest malls in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1] 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,[2] Carrefour hypermarket, and a Samal department store.[3][4][5]

Stained glass ceiling in the mall

The mall opened in 1991,[6] and includes over 300 stores. It features stained glass ceilings in an Islamic style. The mall features a visa application centre.[7] Free Wi-Fi is available in the mall, provided by du.[8]

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.[9] Later they were arrested in Europe and returned to Dubai. One gang member was later found dead in their cell.[10]

Aya exhibit

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

Transport

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The nearest metro station is Dubai Healthcare City on the Green Line.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Wafi Mall, Dubai". myguide-dubai.com. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  2. ^ Williams, Deborah L. "WAFI Mall". AFAR. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Wafi Mall, Dubai Overview". holidify.com. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  4. ^ "WAFI Mall in Dubai: All you need to know". Bayut. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Wafi City". Visit Dubai. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  6. ^ "About WAFI". wafi.com. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  7. ^ Al Amir, Salam (26 April 2021). "Wafi jewellery heist gangster found dead in Dubai prison cell". Gulf News. UAE. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  8. ^ "du announces launch of WiFi UAE at WAFI Mall in Dubai". intelligentcio.com. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  9. ^ Al Baik, Eman (12 June 2016). "Wafi Mall Dh14.7 million heist: 'Pink Panther' in Dubai court". Emirates 24/7. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  10. ^ Al Amir, Salam (15 February 2017). "Wafi jewellery heist gangster found dead in Dubai prison cell". The National. UAE. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  11. ^ Holtham, Alice (8 December 2022). "This immersive new entertainment park looks out-of-this-world". What's On. UAE. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  12. ^ Dawber, Mike (9 December 2022). "Immersive entertainment park on way to Dubai, UAE". iNTERGAME. UAE. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  13. ^ "Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station". Dubai Online. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
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