Enjoy a Spring Fling with The Galleria on Al Maryah Island

Put the spring back into your social calendar with the ‘Spring Festival on the waterfront promenade at Al Maryah Island’

- Abu Dhabi’s premier shopping and dining destination 

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: April 10, 2014: The Galleria on Al Maryah Island will spring to life this weekend with an array of fun-filled activities and experiences for the whole family to enjoy. From an outdoor cinema and children’s play area, to live musical entertainment and sumptuous dining, the Spring Festival will be taking over the waterfront promenade every weekend from April 10^th until May 3^rd, 2014.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Help and Men in Black III will be heading the line-up of the relaxed outdoor cinema which will show a variety of popular art-house films as well as cult classics and modern favorites.  The Festival will also pay homage to regional and local film talent including ‘Sea Shadow’ from the highly regarded Emirati director, Nawaf Al Janahi. With films showing every Thursday to Saturday from 7.30pm, The Galleria on Al Maryah Island is the perfect destination for film buffs and those looking for a great family evening out.  Working in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation, twofour54 Creative Lab and Image Nation, The Galleria will be showing a wide collection of movie genres including family, romance, and action. For the complete and updated movie schedule visit: www.thegalleria.ae/events

Not to be left out of the Spring Festival fun, The Galleria has created two bespoke children’s corners featuring fun rides, face painting and arts and crafts, transforming the promenade into a must-visit family destination.

For the music lovers, live entertainment will provide the perfect soundtrack to the magically lit waterside promenade and serve as the backdrop to sumptuous culinary experiences for the visitors avid to sample one of the many terrace restaurants in The Galleria’s collection.

Commenting on The Galleria’s Spring Festival activities, Kevin Ryan, Managing Director -Development, from Gulf Related said: “We are honored to invite the Abu Dhabi community to celebrate the change in season and the magnificent outdoor space of the Promenade with a festival packed with unique experiences and activities for the entire family to enjoy. The Spring Festival perfectly complements The Galleria’s excellent retail and dining experiences and provides yet another reason to head to Al Maryah Island for all your leisure needs.”

For more information about the Spring Festival please visit www.thegalleria.ae or call:

+971 2 6166 999.