Galleria Mall in Dallas

The Galleria Mall in Dallas was opened in 1982 by a company called Hines Interests. The Galleria is a premier shopping destination and one of the largest and most frequented malls in the state of Texas. Shoppers who visit the Galleria can find just about anything at the mall. Galleria mall in Dallas was inspired by Italy's famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. The concept of the Galleria was eventually brought to the United States to give Americans the same experience of world class shopping.

Galleria mall in Dallas is a world of shopping, restaurants and entertainment. A complete shopping experience is given to those who enter the doors of the Galleria and many are satisfied with the experience. Unique boutiques, department stores, and mid-sized shops line the outer edges of the shopping center. The biggest department stores found in the Galleria mall in Dallas are Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Banana Republic, Nordstrom, Gap, Old Navy and American Girl which is not directly connected to the center but placed on the premises.

One of the central points of entertainment at the Dallas Galleria is the Ice Skating Center and Playplace. The Ice Skating Center is used to both skate and people watch. The fee for ice skating is $8.00 with an additional charge of $3.00 for renting the skates. Group rates are also available. The second point of entertainment is a playground for children and toddlers called the Playplace. The area has a jungle-theme play ground and has garnered recognition from several Dallas area publications.

There are exactly four levels in the Galleria. The two bottom levels contain an Ice Skating Rink, Playplace and various restaurants. The other two levels contain numerous shops and department stores. It is considered by many to be the most dynamic shopping center in Dallas and brings in more revenue than any other shopping destination in the city. The Galleria Mall underwent $25 million dollars worth of renovation in 2007. The atrium of the mall was reshaped and new glass facades and ceilings were installed. The Ice Rink was also rebuilt from scratch.

There are several restaurants and fast food chains located in the Galleria. Mi Cocina, Potbelly Sandwich, La Madeleine, Sarku Eatery, and Orange Cup are all great restaurants to pick up a snack or bite to eat. The most popular restaurant in the Galleria mall is the Grand Luxe Cafe. The Grand Luxe Cafe is a sister company of the famous Cheesecake Factory, and offers the same extensive menu for discriminating palates. The most expensive and upscale restaurant in the Galleria mall can be found in the Westin Hotel Galleria and is called the Oceanaire. Two major department stores within the Galleria; Macy's and Nordstrom's also have small cafes and bars within the store.

The Galleria is open Monday through Sunday. Gift certificates can be purchased for friends or family that allows them to purchase something from any store or hotel within the Galleria. Valet parking is handled through the major department stores such as Nordstrom or Macy's and customers are provided with superb curb-side service. Valet service costs around ten dollars.