Over 31 million guests visit The Galleria Al Maryah Island during 2021

Abu Dhabi’s premier lifestyle and retail destination sets a new footfall record.

The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier lifestyle and retail destination, witnessed unprecedented success with more than 31 million visitors in 2021, setting a new annual record. Building momentum towards the end of the year, The Galleria also achieved a second record in Q4, welcoming over 3.4 million guests in December, an all-time monthly footfall record.

Commenting on the year’s success, David Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, Al Maryah Retail Company, said: “The Galleria Al Maryah Island’s record footfall during 2021 is a testament to our reputation as the lifestyle and retail destination of choice for the Abu Dhabi community. As the capital’s retail powerhouse, we look forward to continuing to introduce game-changing global, regional and first-to-Abu Dhabi brands in 2022 and beyond. Our guests can expect an ever-growing mix of unrivalled retail, dining, and entertainment experiences in the coming year. We are confident that our diverse offering is what will continue to set The Galleria apart as a holistic lifestyle destination for those seeking the best that Abu Dhabi has to offer.”

Dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable and convenient environment through strict health and safety measures, The Galleria kept guests coming back year-round, with a series of engaging campaigns and seasonal events. These included the dining-focused ‘Celebrate a World of Flavours’, activities during the holy month of Ramadan, a distinctive Autumn/Winter fashion and lifestyle campaign, the UAE’s Year of the 50th, Winter Wonderland activities and more. The Galleria also elevated its world-class portfolio during 2021 with the launch of over 85 stores and brands including Versace, Rolex, Chopard and Christian Dior, and several first-to-Abu Dhabi concepts such as Messika, Lululemon, National Geographic Ultimate Explorer and Zero Latency, amongst many others.

For more information about The Galleria Al Maryah Island please visit www.thegalleria.ae or follow @TheGalleriaUAE.

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