| Wafi Mall | |
| Native Name: | Arabic: وافي مول |
| Location: | Umm Hurair 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Address: | Intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Oud Metha Road, Umm Hurair 2, PO Box 721 |
| Coordinates: | 25.2289°N 55.3192°W |
| Opening Date: | 1991 |
| Number Of Stores: | 300+ |
| Number Of Anchors: | 2 |
| Floor Area: | 80000m2 |
| Floors: | 5 |
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 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] [5]
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 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]
The nearest metro station is Dubai Healthcare City on the Green Line.[13]