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The mall also hosts cultural events such as Chinese New Year, which cater to the capital's diverse population
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When it opened in 2013, The Galleria housed mainly luxury brand outlets in a 33,000-square-metre space. All photos: The Galleria Al Maryah Island
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An aerial view of the interconnected ecosystem that Al Maryah Island has since become, with The Galleria at its centre
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The mall celebrated its 10th year with world-class performances under the theme 'A Decade of Luxury'
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This year Hermes launched its flagship shop at The Galleria, joining luxury brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton and Chanel
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The Galleria is the home of the region's first National Geographic Ultimate Explorer, a play-based family attraction that opened in 2021
In 2019, the mall hosted the first and only Comite Colbert, in collaboration with Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Hosn, to promote the exchange of French and Emirati cultures
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LPM opened on the promenade in 2017, joining Zuma, Coya, 99 Sushi and other popular restaurants
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The mall sets up a Winter Wonderland arena every December
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The promenade has become an annual hot spot for fireworks during Union Day and New Year's Eve celebrations
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The mall also hosts cultural events such as Chinese New Year, which cater to the capital's diverse population
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/2PGTHB5HEJCKHB5WHRHHBXTLWE.jpg?smart=true&auth=bf1b852d072abd5bff26a79096909f8ee8d0094ad36f77963ca5e116791454d2&width=400&height=225)
When it opened in 2013, The Galleria housed mainly luxury brand outlets in a 33,000-square-metre space. All photos: The Galleria Al Maryah Island
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JG43U7ZCAFGWDNWRPD2FODLGXM.jpg?smart=true&auth=8c760a72511c9c0796d8a43bea740e67a15777c9727a8c81b7f2e6655916a160&width=400&height=225)
An aerial view of the interconnected ecosystem that Al Maryah Island has since become, with The Galleria at its centre
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/SCXWKYRKIVEL7F2BPIEYKHF2ZM.jpg?smart=true&auth=2e9e96977d2ad8eac24bdf6c4077a259f19b9015eba1dbb2c1cfac32c49dcaa5&width=400&height=225)
The mall celebrated its 10th year with world-class performances under the theme 'A Decade of Luxury'
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QUDXXMTLBNHMRAOPKIHNSSWJWE.jpg?smart=true&auth=18ecec2a851398d52f4790ce556c11dafd3de0b5dcc4f6781a14c5abd4a918c0&width=400&height=225)
This year Hermes launched its flagship shop at The Galleria, joining luxury brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton and Chanel
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ZDWWJD7N7VECHFDSU5M3OVXDXA.jpg?smart=true&auth=72b946edc17a42edf0bae3d4c971e1e674dbe82545ac3106a7ad17b1701cc594&width=400&height=225)
The Galleria is the home of the region's first National Geographic Ultimate Explorer, a play-based family attraction that opened in 2021
In 2019, the mall hosted the first and only Comite Colbert, in collaboration with Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Hosn, to promote the exchange of French and Emirati cultures
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/J375RK24LFGWJNIO5NEZIJ46DE.jpg?smart=true&auth=419e75f8729f4679b8e4a42e498db4f2b490c7b7a301bee4aae5437f6e1859f2&width=400&height=225)
LPM opened on the promenade in 2017, joining Zuma, Coya, 99 Sushi and other popular restaurants
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/WOTS6EEUZ5AZDAASUA56TRYTGU.jpg?smart=true&auth=758fa87654f2abf6e00bc4ff9977b9c7b9a07245cbd1d07f8f79edce169c65d9&width=400&height=225)
The mall sets up a Winter Wonderland arena every December
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/5ME3XPBDU5A27LBGGARQZBIMKQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=66f4f53cfe90b02067c8c44ba86f9a4a4c0f53dcc32f38c7e9cd5f1380c9a5d2&width=400&height=225)
The promenade has become an annual hot spot for fireworks during Union Day and New Year's Eve celebrations
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/7KAMVISRPBCV7HEUYPR2IV5XVI.jpg?smart=true&auth=a3d1c82253894eef2a5a651d61277c6d79a0cc152f52e189fdf7db684a552267&width=400&height=225)
The mall also hosts cultural events such as Chinese New Year, which cater to the capital's diverse population
Timeframe: The Galleria Al Maryah Island 10 years on
The mall, which opened in 2013, is a major player on Abu Dhabi's retail, dining and entertainment scene
One Carlo Diaz
08 December, 2023
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