Ready for a fun-filled festive season? Then you need to head down to The Galleria Al Maryah Island for the Winter Wonderland, as it’s the place to be for family fun this Christmas. Taking place from December 6 to 26, the mall has some super-fun festive celebrations and activities to get you into the Christmas spirit this year, and you’re going to want to bring the whole family along.
The most Instagrammable décor
Get your camera phones ready as there will be amazing Christmas decorations including Santa and his 12 reindeer flying high above the Central Atrium and a glorious 9m tree in the Winter Village, on the Ground Floor. You won’t be able to miss the iconic giant red baubles at the main entrance, and a must-see illuminated starry sky experience at The Luxury Collection. Kids as much as adults will love the décor, and there isn’t a better place than The Galleria to launch you right into the holiday mood.
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You’ve got mail (Santa)
Little ones will also be able to send a letter to Santa in the North Pole at the Letters to Santa mailboxes located at the Winter Village on the Ground Floor and Central Kitchens on Level 3, so make sure they’ve got their list ready to go. Make sure they let Santa know why they’ve been extra good this year, and share a wish list of goodies at The Galleria to be in with the chance of having their dreams come true. Ten lucky children each week will have their wish-list answered, so don’t miss out.
Enjoy the scents of the season
Love the smell of Christmas? To help immerse you in the season, Festive Sensory rooms have been installed in this wonderful mall in Abu Dhabi, packed with seasonal scents such candy canes, gingerbread and cinnamon sticks. Packaged up as giant illuminated gift boxes, these special rooms capture the wonder and excitement of Christmas, so it’s the perfect way to ‘smell’ your way to an exciting festive experience. Get ready for some Insta-tastic moments too, as there will be snowman and polar bears on hand for that picture-perfect moment.
Shop, shop and shop again
Looking for the perfect present for your family? The Galleria is the ideal place for shopping for presents, whether you’re after gifts for little ones or adults. Plus there are Abu Dhabi firsts such as Books Kinokuniya, Decathlon, Abercrombie + Fitch, American Rag and more to make your presents unique. All your favourite brands are there too, including Zara, H&M, Virgin Megastore, The Toy Store, Bath & Body Work, Pottery Barn and Debenhams and more so make sure you bag yourself a bargain, whether it’s a treat for you or a Christmas present for your family.
That’s not all…
Throughout the festive season you can also enjoy roaming entertainment and some special surprises for those that visit the mall. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and we’re all in.
Sat-Wed 10am-10pm, Thu-Fri 10am-midnight. The Galleria Al Maryah Island https://www.thegalleria.ae/winterwonderland
