• Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 27, 2013 : People enjoy their first day at The Galleria, checking out the stores and shopping at the brand new luxury mall at Sowwah Square on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova / The National *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria067.jpg
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 27, 2013 : People enjoy their first day at The Galleria, checking out the stores and shopping at the brand new luxury mall at Sowwah Square on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova / The National *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria067.jpg
  • Surrounded by several business towers, The Galleria feels more like a trendy shopping destination in London's Canary Wharf than just another mall. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria128.jpg
    Surrounded by several business towers, The Galleria feels more like a trendy shopping destination in London's Canary Wharf than just another mall. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria128.jpg
  • Located in Sowwah Square on Al Maryah Island, the mall is a stone's throw away from the city centre. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria109.jpg
    Located in Sowwah Square on Al Maryah Island, the mall is a stone's throw away from the city centre. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria109.jpg
  • The Galleria isn't all about shopping - visitors can expect 13 new food outlets, from cafe classics at Emporio Armani Caffe and Café Bateel to gourmet venues such as Zuma and the French-inspired Bentley Bistro & Bar. *** Local Caption *** sr-13082???
    The Galleria isn't all about shopping - visitors can expect 13 new food outlets, from cafe classics at Emporio Armani Caffe and Café Bateel to gourmet venues such as Zuma and the French-inspired Bentley Bistro & Bar. *** Local Caption *** sr-13082???
  • The Galleria will be home to the Thai restaurant Lemongrass, the Italian chain Carluccio's, the Mexican eatery Taqado, traditional Hyderabadi Biryani Pot and New Zealand's very own Burger Fuel. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria159.jpg
    The Galleria will be home to the Thai restaurant Lemongrass, the Italian chain Carluccio's, the Mexican eatery Taqado, traditional Hyderabadi Biryani Pot and New Zealand's very own Burger Fuel. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria159.jpg
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    *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria161.jpg
  • Analysts expect The Galleria, a 33,000 square metre centre, to do well.
    Analysts expect The Galleria, a 33,000 square metre centre, to do well.
  • With more than 30 fashion outlets new to the capital, The Galleria is set to be one of Abu Dhabi's biggest high-end retail destinations. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria245.jpg
    With more than 30 fashion outlets new to the capital, The Galleria is set to be one of Abu Dhabi's biggest high-end retail destinations. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria245.jpg
  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 27, 2013 : People enjoy their first day at The Galleria, checking out the stores and shopping at the brand new luxury mall at Sowwah Square on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova / The National *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria294.jpg
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 27, 2013 : People enjoy their first day at The Galleria, checking out the stores and shopping at the brand new luxury mall at Sowwah Square on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova / The National *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria294.jpg
  • Shoppers look at sunglasses in Gucci. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria554.jpg
    Shoppers look at sunglasses in Gucci. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria554.jpg
  • "It is where we are most likely to see an increased propensity for consumers, particularly high end, high net worth [UAE] nationals who for a long time have been doing the weekend commute to Dubai. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria581.jpg
    "It is where we are most likely to see an increased propensity for consumers, particularly high end, high net worth [UAE] nationals who for a long time have been doing the weekend commute to Dubai. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria581.jpg
  • The Galleria will also house the capital's first Graff store, best known for its one-of-a-kind stones.
    The Galleria will also house the capital's first Graff store, best known for its one-of-a-kind stones.
  • "We're going to see a lot more competition in Abu Dhabi and opportunities for them to spend on the products that they crave," says Richard Adams, a director and senior consultant at Acuity Middle East. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria620.jp?
    "We're going to see a lot more competition in Abu Dhabi and opportunities for them to spend on the products that they crave," says Richard Adams, a director and senior consultant at Acuity Middle East. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria620.jp?
  • You can expect new branches of Abu Dhabi jewellery stores such as Al Manara Jewellery, Bulgari and Cartier as well as a handful of new labels. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria680.jpg
    You can expect new branches of Abu Dhabi jewellery stores such as Al Manara Jewellery, Bulgari and Cartier as well as a handful of new labels. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria680.jpg
  • Today marks the opening of The Galleria, Abu Dhabi's luxurious new retail destination. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria727.jpg
    Today marks the opening of The Galleria, Abu Dhabi's luxurious new retail destination. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria727.jpg
  • With an expansive skylight in the entrance foyer, that claustrophobic sensation that comes from being indoors for extended periods of time completely disappears. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria795.jpg
    With an expansive skylight in the entrance foyer, that claustrophobic sensation that comes from being indoors for extended periods of time completely disappears. *** Local Caption *** sr-130827-galleria795.jpg

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In pictures: Abu Dhabi's The Galleria opens for business

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