Looking to meet Santa Claus in Abu Dhabi this Christmas? Kids and big kids alike will love what’s happening at The Galleria Al Maryah Island this festive season.
There’s a winter wonderland coming to Abu Dhabi from Thursday December 9 to Saturday December 25. Celebrate Christmas in Abu Dhabi 2021 by taking a photo with Santa, shopping some fab sales and admiring the amazing décor.
Start your Christmas on the nice list by saying hi to Santa in his winter village. The village is filled with snow-capped trees and fantastic photo-ops along the way. The photographer will be onsite to capture the moment and your photo will be emailed as a keepsake.
Wondering when you can visit Father Christmas in Abu Dhabi? Santa’s village is open from 11am to 9pm daily, and families can pre-book their ten-minute slot to skip the queue. You’ll also get a special gift from participating brands including Coffee Hat, Kid’s Puzzle, Pottery Barn Kids, Godiva, Claire’s, Justice and Toys ‘R’ Us.
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You can also take the kiddos to write letters to Santa to tell him how they’ve been good this year. Visit the Letters to Santa stations at the winter village in Central Kitchens on level three or level two near Caboodle – pick up a letter template and post it to the North Pole.
There’s loads of festive décor to see at The Galleria from Santa and his reindeer soaring through the skies above Central Atrium to the giant baubles and nutcrackers at the mall entrances.
Finally, it wouldn’t be Christmas in Abu Dhabi without a shopping extravaganza. Get up to 75 percent off brands across the mall until January 31, 2022. It’s time to finish that holiday shopping.
Thu Dec 9-25. The Galleria Al Maryah Island www.thegalleria.ae/winterwonderland (02 493 7400).
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