The Galleria recently hosted the Middle East premiere of Dune: Part Two with Hollywood actors Josh Brolin and Dave Bautista visitng the red carpet event.

The regional premiere of the film took place on February 18 at VOX Cinemas at The Galleria Al Maryah Island with director Denis Villeneuve and stars Josh Brolin and Dave Bautista attending the red carpet event.

“Hosting the Middle East premiere of Dune: Part Two is an honour for Abu Dhabi and is also a reflection of the position the emirate holds as one of Mena’s top film and TV locations,” said creative media authority acting director general Mohamed Dobay.

“We are proud to have supported an incredibly successful filming franchise once again. The fact that producers and directors seek to return to Abu Dhabi demonstrates how we have everything filmmakers need to facilitate and contribute to award-winning global productions.”

Major scenes for the sequel were shot in the UAE capital in 2022, with the film’s star Timothee Chalamet sharing pictures from the Empty Quarter after it concluded.

The cast and crew stayed at the luxury desert resort Anantara Qasr Al Sarab. Dune: Part Two also had on-location shooting in Budapest, Italy and Jordan.

Sam Kozhaya, executive vice president of operations and corporate development at Legendary Entertainment and the producer of Dune, spoke with Abu Dhabi film commissioner Hans Fraikin during the 2022 Culture Summit Abu Dhabi.

“Abu Dhabi was an essential partner for us in the success of Dune,” Kozhaya said at the time. “They were a key contributor in the success and the 10 Oscar nominations, the six Oscar wins.”

Dune is based on the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert and follows the young, noble Atreides and his family as they are thrust into violence and political warfare over the inhospitable planet Arrakis.

The first film ended on a cliff hanger with the story’s resolution set to conclude in the second film.

The film stars Chalamet in the lead role, alongside Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard, Dave Bautista, Charlotte Rampling and Stephen McKinley Henderson.

New additions to the sequel’s cast include Austin Butler, Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, Souheila Yacoub and Lea Seydoux.

Dune: Part Two will be released in UAE cinemas on February 29.

Article origianlly published in The National. 

A globally recognized brand, Margaret Dabbs London sets itself apart in the beauty scene by offering a trained podiatrist and elevated clinical services to guests at The Galleria.

According to Margaret Dabbs London, being a pioneer of cosmetic podiatry, the skilled podiatrist knows how to solve every issue with a personalized approach. Step into the spacious private treatment rooms and book an appointment for consultation, diagnosis, professional pedicure, diabetic pedicure, callus treatment, ultimate foot therapy fungal treatment, ingrown removal, verruca (wart), bunion management and nail restoration to name a few.

Guests can also try some of the other treatments performed by the highly trained and well experienced nail technicians such as the luxury anti-ageing manicure and pedicure, shellac application and removal, hands and foot massage, foot detox bath and beauty services such as eyebrow, upper lip and full-face threading.

The salon features separate sections for men and women, promising a comfortable experience during every visit. In addition, Margaret Dabbs London offers a selection of its own luxury products ready to be purchased.

Margaret Dabbs London is named after its founder, who believes hands and feet belong at the forefront of the beauty industry.

Book your appointment now at The Galleria by calling +971 (0)2 886 7528.

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Hermès is pleased to announce the opening of a larger store inside The Galleria in Abu Dhabi. Closer to the sea and following the curved shape of the mall, both transparent and protective of its customers’ privacy, the new store offers a shimmering setting for the house’s sixteen métiers.

Upon entering this space made of organic textures reminiscent of its coastal environment, visitors are welcomed by women’s silk and discover a central section showcasing jewellery and watches surrounded with equestrian accessories. Introducing passages peppered with oakwood panels and mineral hues, the fantasy jewellery facing the entrance leads to the perfumes on the right. The homeware universe placed on the left announces the leather goods area and its bright open space, while the ready-to-wear sections for men and women are located at the back of the store, in more intimate spaces.

As the sea meets the desert and reveals myriads of islands, Hermès invites loyal customers and new visitors alike to dive into the uniqueness of its multifaceted collections in a setting welcoming daydream and creation.

**Article & images are originally published in Hermès website

This is no ordinary virtual reality experience. Now open at The Galleria Al Maryah Island—and a first for Abu Dhabi— Zero Latency is a whole new world of interactive entertainment and the best way to experience VR.

With immersive stories and a keen focus on group interaction, Zero Latency has updated VR gaming with the ultimate free-roam experience, meaning you can move around without cables and wires, which makes the adventure even more mind-blowing!

Go on a zombie-hunting adventure in Undead Arena, or enter an ancient, alien world where gravity is not as it seems in Engineerium. Experience an array of heart-pounding games that will leave you questioning your own reality!

Zero Latency is the best gaming experience in Abu Dhabi; the perfect adventure with friends or as a team-building activity with colleagues. Up to 8 players at a time wear a VR headset, strap into a backpack which tracks movement, and use a controller to interact with the virtual world. During the experience, you’ll navigate around the massive 225-square-metre play space and communicate with your team via built-in microphones and speakers.

Whatever the adventure you’re on, Zero Latency serves up the ultimate virtual excitement that feels like the real thing as soon as you slip into your headset!

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In order to better accommodate our guests, The Galleria has made a number of updates to the Friday prayer procedures.

Imam from AWQAF at Prayer Room on Level 4 beside Sky Park

In partnership with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments (AWQAF), an Imam will be present for Juma’a prayer every Friday in the Level 4 prayer room, located near Sky Park.

Please note;

On Fridays this prayer room will be limited to men only from 12pm to 2:30pm.

Worshippers are requested to bring their own prayer mats to ensure a comfortable experience if prayer room capacity limits are reached.

Two additional prayer rooms are available for men in the Luxury Collection also – located next to the washrooms near Boucheron and Messika.

Women’s Prayer Rooms available in The Galleria’s Luxury Collection on Level L1.

Two prayer rooms for female worshippers are available in The Galleria’s Luxury Collection on Level L1.

Please note;

Female prayer rooms are located on each side of The Luxury Collection – located next to the washrooms near Boucheron and Messika.