The Best Places To Shop In Abu Dhabi

Between the luxury flagships of the Galleria and the family-owned boutiques around and about, Abu Dhabi makes it easy to shop for statement pieces that connect you to a craftsperson, a vision or a tradition worth preserving…

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Yas Island

MALLS

The Galleria

When it first opened on Al Maryah Island back in 2013, the Galleria was a pure luxury retail hub. A few years ago, it added a new wing dedicated to international favourites like Zara and H&M, but its high-end offering retains an atmosphere of exclusivity. Loro Piana, Brunello Cucinelli, Bulgari and Hermès are all clustered around a central water feature that itself hides a remarkable Apple Store. This is also where you’ll find Etoile La Boutique, the multi-brand womenswear pioneer with outposts across the Gulf.

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Yas Mall

On Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s biggest mall feels like a town in both size and layout. Around a central courtyard, its streets, avenues and boulevards are lined with the outlets of almost 400 international brands. One significant name to know here is Tryano. Spread across three floors within the mall, it’s Abu Dhabi’s first true department store, where fashion, accessories and beauty each have dedicated, distinctively designed spaces. For anyone not in the mall to shop, there’s a long roster of entertainment options, including Ferrari World on the ground floor.

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Al Wahda Mall

Just off Hazza Bin Zayed Street, Al Wahda Mall is one of the city’s largest and most accessible retail destinations. It’s a local go-to for everything, spanning home to high-street stores like H&M, Gant, Nike, M.A.C and even an Ikea. The recent extension has added even more space, with plenty of affordable retailers to explore.

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Local

BOUTIQUES

Al Boushiya

Within Avenue at Etihad Towers, where you’ll also find Tom Ford, this family-owned boutique was founded by four sisters in Kuwait City and reached Abu Dhabi in the early 1990s. Three generations of the family now work behind the scenes to bring runway-worthy eveningwear and bridalwear to the Emirates. This is a place where Erdem and Oscar de la Renta share the spotlight with the best local designers.

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Maison7

Maison7 is one of our favourite boutiques in Marina Mall. Just like its sister stores in Istanbul and Dubai, it showcases the work of four talented and unique designers. What unites them is their desire to inspire women with creations that embody both elegance and confidence.

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Local

With two locations – one in Al Zeina and another at the Louvre – Local is a lifestyle-led concept store for men that champions small fashion, homeware and fragrance brands. Expect to find labels like Aries, Comme des Garçons Parfums, Medicon Toy and Suicoke, all displayed with gallery-like precision. The original location in Al Zeina also features a dedicated sneaker laundry and a barbershop.

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Sauce

Sauce has long been a go-to for fashion fans across the UAE and its Abu Dhabi boutique at Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Resort is particularly popular. Inside, you’ll find a playful mix of fashion, accessories and home décor, all of which has been expertly curated. It’s the kind of place where a kaftan, a coffee table book and an embellished clutch might all end up in your basket.

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