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Luxury Shopping Tour in Abu Dhabi
Shop till you drop in the fanciest of ways by visiting Avenue at Etihad Towers, an exclusive retail boutique for high-end fashion and jewelry connoisseurs. Then pop over to the Conrad Abu Dhabi for afternoon tea at Observation Deck at 300. Sip and snack whilst you awe over 360° views of Abu Dhabi and its stunning skyline. Once you're fueled up, wrap up your tour with a luxurious shopping trip at The Galleria, Al Maryah Island where you can spoil yourself with a choice with hundreds of designer brands.
Highlights
Highlights
Day 1 highlights
Start your luxurious shopping tour of Abu Dhabi at Etihad Towers where shops and epic afternoon tea experiences are within moments of each other. Then take a short car or taxi journey to Al Maryah Island and explore the Galleria mall where you'll definitely work up an appetite for dinner in the evening.
Observation Deck at 300
Stop 2
2 hours
Located in Etihad Towers' second tower, on level 74 of Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Observation Deck at 300 is the highest vantage point in Abu Dhabi. Soak up uninterrupted, birds-eye views 300 metres above the UAE capital and capture impressive photos of the city skyline, Corniche and Arabian Gulf.
The café is famous for its afternoon high tea, offering impressive tea blends and freshly ground coffee served with sweet and savoury treats. Be sure to try the exclusive TWG Tea Grand Crus Prestige blends such as Silver Moon Tea, Brothers Club Tea, and White House Tea, or sip on the venue's signature mocktail, the Etihad Sparkler. Afternoon high tea at the observation deck costs AED 250 per person.
Look for other things to do in the area? Combine your visit with dinner, a pool day or even water sports at nearby hotels which include the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Bab Al Qasr and the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi.
Observation Deck at 300 tickets are AED 95 per person. The ticket includes a credit voucher of AED 55 redeemable on the day of your visit for food and beverages.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Stop 3
1 hour
The Galleria Al Maryah Island is an impressive mall situated in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Home to over 400 stores, including 300 of the world's most popular brands, 100 food and beverage options and upbeat entertainment for people of all ages, The Galleria is a fun, family-friendly space great for whiling away a few hours.
First opened in 2013 as a luxury and fine-dining destination with brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Cartier, Gucci, Dior, La Petite Maison, Coya and Zuma, in 2019 it dramatically expanded its offering, opening 250 new stores including Zara, H&M, West Elm, Decathlon, Massimo Dutti, and Debenhams, as well as family favourites like The Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang's and Paul Café.
If you feel like catching a movie while you're shopping, the 21-screen VOX Cinema with IMAX can help. A flagship Xtreme Zone and urban parks catering to young adventurers and action-loving families are thoughtful additions, adding an active edge to shopping in the city.
Avenue at Etihad Towers
One of the world’s most high-end and exclusive collections of boutique shops, many of the stores here boast private rooms for VIPs to shop in the ultimate privacy.
Housing myriad luxury brands, including many ‘firsts’ for the Abu Dhabi market and some for the region, Avenue at Etihad Towers is home to Bally, Boss Hugo Boss, Burberry, Bulgari, Cartier, Ermenegildo Zegna, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Montblanc, Piaget, Porsche Design, Rolex, Van Cleef & Arpels, Versace, Vertu and Waitrose.
The following brand stores are the UAE capital’s first: A. Lange & Söhne, Breguet, Canali, De Grisogono, Fauchon Le Café, Givenchy, Giuseppe Zanotti Design, Hermès, Herve Leger, J.M. Weston, Kiton, Lanvin, Manolo Blahnik, Officine Panerai, Roger Dubuis, Salvatore Ferragamo, Stefano Ricci, Stephane Rolland, and Tom Ford.
Frequently asked questions about luxury shopping in Abu Dhabi.
What is the biggest luxury mall in Abu Dhabi?
The Galleria Al Maryah Island is one of the biggest malls in Abu Dhabi and home to all things luxury. It features a wide range of luxury fashion stores, as well as some of the city's best restaurants.
What is the most famous shopping mall in Abu Dhabi?
Yas Mall and The Galleria Al Maryah Island are the most popular shopping centres in Abu Dhabi.