The Galleria Al Maryah Island

What The Galleria Al Maryah Island does

The Galleria Al Maryah Island is a super-regional shopping, dining, and entertainment destination located on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Operated by Al Maryah Retail Company LTD and managed by Aldar Properties, the property functions as Abu Dhabi's primary luxury retail destination, offering over 400 retail stores, 70+ restaurants and cafes, 130+ luxury boutiques in The Luxury Collection, and entertainment options including VOX Cinemas (with the capital's only IMAX theatre), True Gamers, Zero Latency VR, Mission Play! by Mattel, and multiple parks. The destination is directly connected to Rosewood Abu Dhabi and Four Seasons hotels and sits adjacent to the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) financial district.

The mall generates revenue primarily through retail space rentals, F&B rentals and commissions, parking fees from 7,500+ bays, gift card sales, and advertising/promotional activities. Its customer base comprises luxury shoppers, families, business professionals working in ADGM, hotel guests, tourists, and F&B enthusiasts. Anchor tenants include luxury brands such as Chanel, Cartier, Gucci, Hermès, and Loro Piana, while the integrated destination experience is enhanced by hotel connectivity and on-site ADGM registration services.

The technology stack centers on a mobile application for navigation, offers, and digital services, supplemented by guest services including a Car Finder system, free WiFi, and gift card and parking platforms. The Darna Rewards loyalty program, shared across 2,000+ Aldar destinations, drives customer retention and cross-property engagement. Sustainability initiatives include the planting of 3,000 trees as part of an environmental program, and the property has been externally recognized with MEED GCC Commercial Project of the Year 2020 and Time Out awards.

Name

The Galleria Al Maryah Island

Legal name

Al Maryah Retail Company LTD

Website

https://thegalleria.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Galleria Al Maryah Island is a luxury shopping, dining, and entertainment mall in Abu Dhabi, UAE, operated by Al Maryah Retail Company LTD and managed by Aldar Properties. It serves luxury shoppers, families, ADGM professionals, hotel guests, and tourists with 400+ stores, 70+ restaurants, and integrated entertainment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail Space Rentals: Revenue generated from renting retail space to over 400 world-class stores and brands including luxury boutiques and high-street retailers
2. F&B Rentals and Commissions: Revenue from over 70 restaurants and cafes operating within the mall premises
3. Parking Fees: Revenue from over 7,500 parking spaces across multiple levels including underground and surface parking
4. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards accepted across all stores, restaurants and entertainment venues
5. Advertising and Promotions: Brand activations, event spaces, and promotional campaigns within the mall

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Galleria Al Maryah Island is a super-regional shopping and lifestyle destination in Abu Dhabi offering luxury and high-street retail across 400+ stores, 70+ restaurants, and an entertainment portfolio including a 21-screen VOX Cinemas with Abu Dhabi's only IMAX theatre. It operates as a managed mall property providing integrated shopping, dining, entertainment, parking, and guest services under one roof, complemented by the Darna Rewards loyalty program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Luxury Collection: The luxury retail section of The Galleria housing 130 of the world's most sought-after luxury fashion and high jewellery boutiques including Louis Vuitton, Prada, Cartier, Dior, and Chanel.
• The Dining Collection

Products and services

• The Galleria Gift Card

Quantifiable outcome

• Millions of visitors since September 2019 expansion opening
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Aldar PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAldar Properties is the master developer and manager of The Galleria Al Maryah Island. The mall is an integral part of Aldar's portfolio of integrated retail destinations. Darna Rewards is Aldar's loyalty program available at The Galleria with points redeemable across 2000+ Aldar locations.
• Darna RewardscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAldar's loyalty program allows members to earn and redeem points across all stores, restaurants and entertainment at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, plus over 2000 Aldar destinations. The program enhances customer retention and spending through reward incentives.
• Rosewood Abu DhabiflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive-star luxury hotel located adjacent to The Galleria with internal access to the mall. Part of the integrated destination experience on Al Maryah Island, offering luxury accommodation with proximity to shopping and dining.
• Four Seasons Al Maryah IslandflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive-star hotel directly connected to The Galleria Al Maryah Island. Part of the integrated lifestyle destination strategy, providing hospitality services complementary to the retail and entertainment offering.
• Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADGM Registration Authority operates an on-site office at The Galleria providing in-person business registration services. Located within the mall, it serves individuals and companies for company registration, business name registration, post-incorporation updates, and regulatory matters.
• Vox CinemascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor21-screen cinema operator including Abu Dhabi's only IMAX theatre experience. Key entertainment anchor tenant providing family entertainment and attracting footfall to the mall.
• Etihad AirwaysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership through Darna Rewards allowing members to earn Etihad Guest Miles on purchases at The Galleria during promotional campaigns.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Westfield (URW): Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield operates a global portfolio of premium shopping destinations. Comparable as a large incumbent in the premium-mall operator category, though it does not specialise in the Gulf region.
• American Dream: Large integrated retail and entertainment destination in New Jersey featuring luxury retail, theme-park-grade entertainment, and dining. Comparable as a shopping-and-entertainment hybrid destination, though in a different geography and market context.

Direct peers

• Mall of the Emirates: Owned by Majid Al Futtaim, this Dubai mall combines luxury shopping, ski-themed entertainment, and dining. Directly comparable as a UAE luxury mall with integrated entertainment anchors and a similar go-to-market positioning.
• Yas Mall: Major Abu Dhabi shopping mall owned by Aldar Properties — the same parent company as The Galleria. Directly comparable as a sister super-regional mall in Abu Dhabi with similar luxury, dining, and entertainment positioning.
• City Centre Mirdif: Majid Al Futtaim-operated super-regional mall in Dubai. Directly comparable as a multi-tenant retail destination combining mid-to-premium retail, dining, and entertainment (including VOX Cinemas) for a similar family and affluent shopper base.
• Marina Mall Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi waterfront mall directly competing for the same local catchment as The Galleria. Comparable as a luxury and family-focused shopping destination with entertainment anchors in the same city.
• Dubai Marina Mall: Emaar-operated mall in Dubai Marina serving an affluent residential and tourist catchment. Directly comparable as a premium lifestyle mall with luxury retail, F&B, and cinema components in a waterfront setting similar to Al Maryah Island.
• The Dubai Mall: Operated by Emaar Properties, this is the largest luxury mall in the UAE and the Gulf region. Directly comparable as a super-regional luxury shopping, dining, and entertainment destination with a similar tenant mix including flagship luxury boutiques and IMAX-class cinemas.

Regional players

• Mall of Qatar: Major Gulf super-regional mall in Doha, Qatar, with a comparable mix of luxury retail, F&B, and entertainment. Operates in the same broader GCC premium-mall category but in a different geography.
• Bahrain City Centre: Majid Al Futtaim-operated super-regional mall in Manama, Bahrain. Comparable as a multi-tenant luxury and family mall in the GCC, but serves a different national catchment than The Galleria.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheGalleriaUAE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/thegalleriauae
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheGalleriaUAE
• Instagraminstagram.com/thegalleriauae
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thegalleriauae

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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