The Galleria Mall on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi has reported a 16 per cent increase in sales in the first quarter of this year from that of 2021.
Luxury and high-street fashion, anchor stores and dining contributed double-digit figures of growth to the mall’s sales, with leisure and entertainment concepts recorded triple-digit figures.
The mall attributed the success to an increase in consumer confidence alongside a 22 per cent increase in footfall.
In addition, store openings by international brands, such as Apple, Messika and Hublot, have attracted shoppers.
The additions followed the mall’s welcome of luxury brands Henry Jacques and Versace, restaurants Almayass and Grand Beirut and entertainment concepts National Geographic Ultimate Explorer and Zero Latency last year.
“Since 2013, The Galleria Al Maryah Island has been delivering unforgettable experiences for guests of all ages,” said David Robinson, CEO of Al Maryah Retail Company.
“Seeing significant year-on-year growth in visitation, along with similar increases in spend, reinforced by a record-breaking sales month in March, is a fantastic achievement and a result of our ongoing efforts to elevate our offering with an ever-growing list of global, regional and exclusive brands.”
Yet to open this year are Elie Saab, Patek Philippe, Din Tai Fung, Five Guys and Barry’s Bootcamp.
“We are excited to build upon this even further in 2022 and look forward to welcoming the community to experience even more first-to-Abu Dhabi, homegrown and international concepts later this year,” said Mr Robinson.
