Wafi Shopping Center Architecture In Dubai

In this multi-purpose place, you will find a combination of wholesale shops, retail stores, international and local brands, hotels, various entertainment venues, etc. Hence, this extraordinary center is also called Wafi City.

This unique environment has columns reminiscent of Karnak, small pyramids, and images of pharaohs that opened in 1999. All the walls have light brown stones found in all ancient Egyptian structures.

I suggest visitors who are interested in Egypt and want to get to know the combination of modern and traditional Egyptian architecture to visit this shopping center with Egyptian Inspired.

In the following, I will tell you about my experience of visiting this shopping center, and I will give you information about the architecture of the Wafi shopping center.

Wafi Shopping Center architecture

When I entered this mall, my eyes were dazzled because I could see the old architecture in the design of this mall as far as my eyes could see.

What fascinated me more than anything else upon entering this place was the unique architecture of this mall because Wafi Mall was inspired by Egyptian and Turkish architecture, and its exterior shines like a magnificent pyramid.

If you look at the ceiling like I did in this mall, you will see a beautiful glass ceiling made in blue color.

This glass roof is designed in the form of a pyramid, which can dazzle the eyes of every passenger.

Statues in the form of Egyptian pharaohs have been placed in this large shopping center. Also, on the cylindrical columns of this shopping center, there are pictures in the form of cuneiform, pharaohs, and ancient Egyptians, which makes the atmosphere of the shopping center beautiful and similar to ancient Egypt.

Egyptian coffins are made with so many details that anyone can stand next to them and take pictures. I suggest you definitely stand next to the coffins and statues of Egyptian soldiers and share your photos on social media.

The area and floors of Wafi Mall

This shopping center has two floors, and its area is 520  thousand square meters; there are about 300 shops in it.

Wafi City Hotel

Raffles Hotel, with 18 floors and 248 rooms, was opened in 2007 in the Wafi City complex. The rooms of this hotel have an area of ​​about 70 meters, which you can stay in during your trip to Dubai.

All Things Considered

Wafi Mall’s lighting has a beautiful effect, and if you go to this shopping center at night, its beauty will multiply.

The architecture of this mall is admirable, and people who are interested in architecture can get ideas from this mall.

In your opinion, which part of this mall has the most beautiful architecture? Share your opinion with me in the comments section.

In the end, I suggest you read the article ” Wafi Shopping Mall Reviews“ and get more information about this topic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to visit Wafi Mall?

You can visit Wafi Mall for free and take photos next to the statues without paying.

Who is the architect of this mall?

Sheikh Mana bin Khalifa Al Maktoum is the founder of this complex, and its architect is Arkiteknik International. Sofitel currently manages it.