Reasons to visit The Galleria Al Maryah Island this festive season

Exceptional festive activities for families and friends to enjoy

The Galleria Al Maryah Island is excited to celebrate the festive season with the capital’s most anticipated holiday event of the year. The Winter Wonderland is back at The Galleria Al Maryah Island from 09th to 25th December.

Here’s some of the celebrations chalked out for the festive season.

Festive Fun at The Galleria

Mark the official beginning of the festive season with The Galleria’s Tree Lighting ceremony on 09th December at 06.00 pm on Level 3, Central Kitchens.
Visit Santa’s Grotto from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm daily from 09th to 24th December on Level 3, Central Kitchens and meet Santa Claus.
At Santa’s Grotto, guests can send video messages to loved ones from around the world, snap shots with elves and the giant festive tree. Make sure to take your picture with Santa by one of his Elves. To book your timeslot visit here

Letters to Santa

Write your festive wish-list to Santa and tell him why you have been good this year for a chance to win your wish-list and have gifts from Santa. Winners will be announced every week. Santa will meet and gift those selected on 22nd and 23rd December.
Little ones can write letters and post their list directly to Santa. Each letter to Santa’s post box will have one time used sealed envelopes.
If you prefer to write your letter at home, you can download the digital version from here.

Elf on the Shelf

Elf on the shelf is a magic elf who is always up to mischief. He does not move while children are awake but goes exploring at night when little ones are asleep.
Follow The Galleria’s social media clues to see where he might be. Take a picture with him at The Galleria and tag @TheGalleriaUAE #AtTheGalleria. Ten lucky winners will receive a AED 500 voucher to spend at the mall

Winter Village and The Ripe Festive Market

Enjoy complimentary access to the Winter Village and The Ripe Festive Market from 09th to 25th December.
A packed schedule of shows and activities will run from 04.00 pm to 10.00 pm at The Winter Village with festive movies during the weekdays and live stage shows during the weekends.
The Winter Village will also have a Snow Park, Snow Globe, Snow Ice Rink and Activity Huts for families.
The Ripe Market runs daily from 03.00 pm to 10.00 pm throughout the festive season. An array of activities, entertainment, live performances and a petting zoo.

For more information about the Winter Wonderland at The Galleria Al Maryah Island visit here