The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi is awarded the ‘MENA Interior Design of the Year - Retail' award at the MENA Interior & Design Awards 2015

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi’s luxury shopping and dining destination, was recognised as the best project in the ‘Retail’ category at the MENA Interior & Design Awards ceremony held earlier this week.

Since its inception in 2013, the prestigious Middle East Interior Design Awards recognises the best firms and individuals involved in interior design and architecture of outstanding projects located in the MENA region, with this year’s edition featuring over one hundred and sixty submissions. Participating in the hotly-contested ‘Retail’ category, The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, was the first choice for an expert panel of distinguished individuals from the interior design and architecture industry.

Ali Eid AlMheiri, Executive Director of Mubadala Real Estate & Infrastructure said, “Al Maryah Island, home to Abu Dhabi’s international financial center, has been designed with a vision to support Abu Dhabi's long-term growth and economic diversification. The Galleria on Al Maryah Island is a prime example of the global standards that have been applied in developing the island, and this award is testament to the expert design that is helping us deliver world class facilities for shopping, dining, working, living and relaxing in Abu Dhabi.”

Commenting on the win, Charles Martinez, General Manager of The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, and VP of Gulf Related said, “We are truly honoured and elated to be recognised by the MENA Interior & Design Awards. While The Galleria on Al Maryah Island continues to make its mark on Abu Dhabi’s lifestyle landscape as the shopping & dining destination of choice for tourists and residents alike, this award further promotes the property in the regional and global sphere. We are committed to providing our guests with excellence and look to continue setting a high standard in the world of interior design.”

The Galleria on Al Maryah Island is the result of a visionary collaboration between Mubadala Development Company and Gulf Related.

Awards and Accolades:

Since its opening in 2013, The Galleria has been acknowledged for both its architectural panache as well as the many retail and dining offerings it houses, most recently, winning in the Design and Development category at the International Council of Shopping Centers Awards, as well as the Best International Retail & Leisure Destination at the Global Retail Leisure International Awards.

2014     International Council for Shopping Centres (ICSC) and Middle East Council for Shopping Centres (MECSC) Awards Gala:
•Gold - Project Design and Development Excellence
•Gold – Public Relations Excellence, for The Galleria Restaurant Month Campaign
•Silver – Grand Opening Expansion and Renovation Excellence, for The Galleria’s

Grand Opening Event

2014       ‘RLI International Retail & Leisure Destination of the Year’ at the RLI Awards

2013       ‘GCC Hospitality and Leisure Project of the Year’ at the Middle East Architect Awards    

2013       ‘AIA Middle East Design Award’ at the AIA Middle East (AIA ME), a Chapter of the American Institute of Architects