AYA Universe, the 40,000-square-foot immersive entertainment park located in the heart of Wafi City, is gearing up for one of its busiest periods of the year as the UAE approaches the National Day long weekend, winter school holidays and the year-end festive season. Opened in late 2022 and developed by HyperSpace, AYA occupies the main atrium on Level One of Wafi City mall.
The attraction is divided into 12 distinct interactive zones that combine large-scale light installations, soundscapes, mirrored infinity rooms, reactive floors, reverse-flowing waterfalls and one of Dubai’s largest ball pits – a glowing pool filled with thousands of illuminated orbs. Since launch, more than 1.4 million people have visited the venue, making it one of the emirate’s most popular paid indoor attractions for both residents and tourists.
Key zones include Flora (a six-minute cyclical light-and-sound show simulating cosmic seasons inside an enchanted garden), Celestia (the orb-filled “sea of light”), Luna (an infinite mirror room with floating moons), Harmonia (a robotic light symphony), The Source (interactive infinity pools and blooming gardens), and The Falls (an upside-down waterfall that visitors can walk through).
The attraction is open daily throughout the year, with extended hours during peak periods. Standard admission is priced at AED 135 per person, while a family package for four guests costs AED 399. Children aged three and younger, as well as People of Determination card holders accompanied by one companion, receive complimentary entry.
