The Galleria Al Maryah Island: the shops and restaurants now open inside the Abu Dhabi mall

You don't need to trudge to Yas Island the next time Cheesecake Factory or Debenhams beckon

The much-awaited Galleria expansion, officially a mall called The Galleria Al Maryah Island, opened its doors to a sizeable crowd on Wednesday, September 4.

Full of high-street and speciality stores, food court fare, stand-alone restaurants and plenty of child-friendly services, the new mall will cater to shoppers, foodies and families alike.

Click through our gallery above to see the stores that are now open.

Visitors at the new expansion of The Galleria on Wednesday, September 4. Pawan Singh / The National

Shoppers can also make a beeline for beauty brands including Etude House and Charlotte Tilbury, as well as high-street stores Monki, Next and River Island.

Coming soon to The Galleria Al Maryah Island

Although the capital's first Kinokuniya will open in the first quarter of next year, here's a list of stores, eateries and other services which will roll out over the next few weeks: 2XL flagship, Bin Sina Wellness, Boots Opticians, Centrepoint, Dyson, Jose Eber, Just Kidding, Jumbo, Kashmiri Honey, Kilian, Le Cadeau, Lolli & Pops, L'Occitane, La Senza, Nars, Petit Bateau, Penhaligons, Steve Madden, Tara Jarmon, Mattress Store, Toy Store, United Furniture, Undiz, Villeroy & Boch, Vision Express and Waitrose.

Caboodle and Xtreme Zone, too, will open later.

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