Tipped to be a must-have experience when touring Dubai, a trip to this Middle Eastern vacation hotspot would truly be amiss, without a stopover at its most unique tourist space; Wafi City. As a premium retail space which combines world-class brands in fashion, entertainment, food and lifestyle products, Wafi City is a one stop haven for visitors of all ages from across the world. Constructed to resemble an ancient Egyptian city, the venue is also an architectural marvel in its own right with towering columns, idols of pharaohs and pyramids of various sizes scattered across the expansive venue.
Shopaholics can have their pick of designer threads at Wafi City which boasts more than 350 individual flagship stores. Some of the highlights include globally renowned stores the likes of Versace, Chanel and Escada while other emerging brands such as Desert Rose, Ginger & Lace and Tiger Lily are also found here. Arabic fashion stores are a specialty as Wafi City where leather wear, jewellery, shoes and time pieces are available alongside clothing for men, women and children of all ages.
The Encounter Zone is Wafi’s signature entertainment hub and is a theme park cum fairground attraction spread out over 80,000m2. Whether it is a meandering ride along the Lazy River or a simulated ride across intergalactic planes in video games, the entire family will have a plethora of engaging activities to choose from at this breathtakingly landscaped venue. Littered with rooftop gardens and indoor climbing surfaces, the Encounter Zone regularly hosts live musical performances at venues such as New Asia Club, China Moon bar and Crossroads diner.
Lifestyle attractions within Wafi include Cleopatra’s Spa and the Pharaohs Gymnasium which is a sports club combined with an artistic gymnasium. Foodies however will find more than 30 top-notch restaurants to choose from where the fusion of Arabic and international tastes is an art form in itself. Popular eateries include Indian diner Asha’s, European grill Fire & Ice and oriental centrepiece Asiana. Wafi Gourmet combines Middle Eastern cuisine with the western gourmet tradition while Sevilles is the place to sample Latino delights
The works of local artists are also showcased at the site’s public spaces where visitors can appreciate breathtaking expressions in paint and sculpture.
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