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SHOPPING & WATERFRONTS · ABU DHABI

The Galleria Al Maryah Island

Shopping and dining on Al Maryah Island combine an indoor mall visit with the surrounding waterfront district. A mix of retail and leisure options makes the Galleria a convenient break in a city itinerary, especially when travellers want an air-conditioned stop before heading back outdoors.

Al Maryah IslandMixedFree to exploreSources checked 16 October 2026
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The Galleria Al Maryah Island
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THE EXPERIENCE

Discover The Galleria Al Maryah Island

The Galleria's retail range expanded beyond its original luxury focus to include a broader mix of shops and leisure choices. Dining and cinema options make it a destination with several possible purposes, while rooftop parks provide another setting within the overall complex on Al Maryah Island.

The Galleria spans everyday shopping and luxury retail, so decide whether the visit is primarily browsing, dining or entertainment. Cinema and activity venues need their own bookings; a rooftop-park break offers a different pace between indoor stops. Its location on Al Maryah Island makes it distinct from Yas Mall and should shape your transport plan. The official tourism listing describes selected hotel shuttle connections, but verify the current schedule with your hotel or mall before relying on one. Restaurant availability and age or height rules for entertainment should be checked individually.

A useful visit can combine one planned purchase or activity with a less scheduled meal or rooftop break. Avoid equating the mall's luxury identity with a requirement to make an expensive purchase. Confirm the particular restaurant, entertainment session or store you want rather than relying on a general list of brands.

  • Luxury and broader retail choices
  • Cinema and dining programme
  • Rooftop park spaces

The Galleria Al Maryah Island

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MAKE YOUR VISIT WORK

Before you go

Availability & access

Check venue opening hours and restaurant bookings for your dates. Shopping access does not include paid entertainment, and outdoor waterfront conditions depend on the weather.

  • Choose the retail or dining area before arriving.
  • Book cinema and entertainment independently.
  • Verify any hotel-shuttle schedule.
  • Check rooftop-park access on the day.

General exploring is listed as free. Purchases, parking, facilities and separate experiences may be charged.

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FIND YOUR WAY

Around Al Maryah Island

Give this attraction its own place in your plan. The guides below offer more shopping & waterfronts ideas across Abu Dhabi; they are not necessarily nearby.

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Useful questions

Is The Galleria on Yas Island?

No. It is on Al Maryah Island, with a separate transport plan from Yas Mall.

Can I rely on a hotel shuttle?

The tourism guide describes selected hotel connections; verify your hotel and the current timetable before relying on one.

Research by UAE Travel Guide · Sources checked 16 October 2026. Supporting official source. Editorial approach.