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AYA Universe — immersive worlds for people of determination and one caregiver

People of determination and one caregiver can explore AYA’s twelve interactive worlds free. Walk through responsive light gardens, mirrored spaces and a waterfall illusion at this immersive indoor experience in Wafi City.

Wafi Mall exterior photographed in 2014. AYA is inside Wafi City; this photograph shows the venue complex, not AYA’s installations.

Umm Hurair 2, Dubai · AYA Universe, Level One, Main Atrium, Wafi City, Oud Metha Road, Umm Hurair 2, Dubai

Follow organiser directions for the exact entrance.

When to go

Sunday–Thursday 10:00–22:00; Friday–Saturday 10:00–00:00. Last entry one hour before closing. Allow about 60–90 minutes.

Who can go

Free for people of determination and one caregiver; under-12s need an adult aged 18+ · People of determination + one caregiver only · eligibility ID required

Authorised listing welcomes all ages and requires children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult 18+ holding a valid ticket. POD and one caregiver each receive free entry after onsite ID verification; no general child-only free outing is claimed.

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What’s free & what to know

  • Collect complimentary tickets at the Customer Service desk on arrival. Bring documentation or ID proving eligibility; one free caregiver ticket can also be requested.
  • This free thing covers eligible people of determination and one caregiver. Other visitors pay the normal admission price; no purchase is required for the eligible pair.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over with a valid ticket. A qualifying caregiver can request the published complimentary ticket.
  • The venue is wheelchair accessible. Flashing lights, loud sound and dark spaces may be unsuitable for some visitors; check your access needs before travelling.
  • The ball pit requires socks and a minimum height of 1 metre. This restriction applies to that activity, not the whole venue.
  • Entry is subject to operating capacity. No food, drinks, merchandise or premium guided upgrade is included.
Sources & photo credit

Last successfully checked 6 Nov 2026. Availability can change; check with the organiser before travelling.

6 November 2026: inspected the original AYA payment and venue pages and authorised Fever listing. Both sources explicitly confirm free POD admission and one caregiver; original page directs collection at Customer Service on arrival with eligibility documents/ID. Fever live browser showed 6 November selected, upcomingNovember dates enabled, regular entry tickets available and half-hour sessions 10:00–23:00 on the Friday. This confirms current operation, not guaranteed POD capacity. Original opening hours match Fever. Venue-labelled Fever map image encodes 25.2295792, 55.3182495. No booking or payment submitted.

AYA Universe — original complimentary admission and arrival instructions

AYA Universe — worlds, address and opening hours

Authorised Fever listing — POD and caregiver entitlement, ages and live availability

Photo: Helge Høifødt / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; original composition retained. Derivatives licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.