Dubai
AYA Universe — Immersive Digital Art Park at WAFI
What to Expect
- 12 interconnected immersive zones using projection, mirrors, and reactive technology
- Interactive floors that respond to footsteps and walls that react to touch
- Infinity mirror rooms, LED tunnels, and bioluminescent environments
- Designed for photography with each zone offering distinct visual aesthetics
About AYA Universe
AYA is a 40,000 square-foot immersive digital art park at WAFI Mall, Dubai, comprising 12 interconnected zones that use projection mapping, infinity mirrors, reactive floors, LED tunnels, and spatial audio to create otherworldly environments. It's designed as a journey through imagined worlds — from star-filled cosmic corridors to underwater bioluminescent caves to floating gardens of light that respond to your movement. Unlike a traditional art gallery, AYA is designed for physical exploration and interaction. Floors light up under your footsteps, walls respond to touch, infinity mirror rooms create the illusion of infinite space, and certain zones feature trampolines surrounded by reactive projections. It's become one of Dubai's most photographed attractions — the visuals are engineered for camera and social sharing, with each zone offering a distinct colour palette and aesthetic. The experience takes 60-90 minutes and operates with timed entry to prevent overcrowding.
Ticket Options
AYA Universe: Entry Ticket
Hyperspace FZ LLC
This activity cannot be cancelled or refunded.
From AED 124
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Tips for Visiting AYA Universe
Wear white or light-coloured clothing — the UV and projection lighting makes whites glow dramatically and dark clothing disappears in photos.
Visit on weekday evenings (after 5 PM) for smaller crowds. Weekend afternoons bring families and can make certain zones crowded for photos.
Spend time in each zone — some effects (like reactive floors) only activate with movement and patience.
Phone cameras work well here. Bring a phone tripod for longer-exposure shots in dim infinity mirror rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does AYA Universe cost?
Standard adult tickets cost AED 100-130 depending on time slot. Children (4-11) are AED 75-95. Children under 4 enter free. Peak times (weekend evenings) cost more than off-peak (weekday mornings). Online booking is required — timed-entry slots sell out on weekends.
How long does AYA Universe take?
The average visit is 60-90 minutes. Photography enthusiasts who want shots in every zone should allow 90-120 minutes. There's no strict time limit once inside, but the 12 zones can be completed in under an hour if you move through without lingering. Most visitors spend longest in the infinity mirror rooms.
Is AYA suitable for children?
Children aged 5-14 love the interactive elements — reactive floors, trampoline zones, and touch-sensitive walls. Very young children (under 3) may be frightened by the dark environments and loud audio in some zones. There are no height requirements. It's stroller-accessible but narrow corridors make strollers impractical — carriers are better for infants.
