Abu Dhabi offers several distinct sneaker-shopping days. Yas Mall combines Dropkick’s streetwear focus with HOKA, Nike, and New Balance. The Galleria adds a collector-oriented boutique and a sports-lifestyle mix, while Reem Mall pairs ASICS with the running specialist Runners.
Pick the destination that suits your interests rather than trying to cross the city for every brand. A focused mall visit leaves more room to compare the actual selections and discover a retailer you might otherwise overlook.
The main route covers 11 stores across Yas Mall, The Galleria, Reem Mall, Al Wahda Mall, and Marina Mall. adidas Factory Outlet at Bawabat Al Sharq is the twelfth stop, listed separately as a mainland Baniyas extension. These are different islands and districts, not one walkable shopping street.
Two stops with different purposes
Dropkick Yas Mall
Dropkick’s operator, GMG, positions the concept around sneaker enthusiasts, collectors, and street style. Footwear sits alongside clothing, making this the more streetwear-led starting point at Yas Mall rather than a specialist running shop.
Address: Yas Mall, Ground Floor, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The Dropkick branch listing gives regular hours of Sunday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m., and Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–midnight.
HOKA Yas Mall
HOKA’s Yas Mall profile covers running, walking, fitness, and the outdoors. The brand’s cushioned footwear gives this visit a different focus from Dropkick’s sneaker-and-streetwear approach, especially if training or long days on your feet are the priority.
Our guide to sneaker anatomy explains the upper, midsole, and outsole, useful background for understanding how a running shoe’s construction differs from a lifestyle sneaker.
Address: Yas Mall, First Floor, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. HOKA’s branch listing gives Sunday–Thursday hours of 10 a.m.–10 p.m. and Friday–Saturday hours of 10 a.m.–midnight.
Keep the route on Yas Island
Start on the ground floor at Dropkick for a streetwear-led browse, or on the first floor at HOKA for a single-brand running and walking selection. Nike and New Balance, covered next, extend the same Yas Mall visit.
Yas Mall’s transport page describes free shuttles within Yas Island. Check the current stops and timetable; that service should not be assumed to cover central Abu Dhabi or Dubai.
The regular store hours below are separate from the mall’s seasonal Eid or Ramadan announcements. A temporary late-night banner is not a permanent weekly schedule.
More options during the Yas Mall stop
Nike Yas Mall
Nike adds a broader sportswear stop at Yas Mall, but its location needs care: the mall lists the ground floor, while Nike’s own page says first floor. Use the current mall map or contact the branch before relying on either floor reference.
Nike’s branch page explicitly says this store does not accept returns for Nike.com or Nike App orders. It lists Bra Fit by Nike Fit, a sports-bra fitting service, not a running-shoe analysis.
Closing times also differ: Sunday–Thursday, the mall says 10 p.m. and Nike says 11 p.m. Both list a 10 a.m. opening and midnight closing on Friday and Saturday. Confirm an evening visit directly.
Address: Yas Mall, Yas Island, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Highway, Abu Dhabi. The mall’s Nike listing is the other source for the unresolved floor and weekday-hours differences.
New Balance Yas Mall
New Balance Yas Mall combines running and lifestyle footwear with apparel and accessories. Its own locator identifies unit G-056, a more useful reference than looking for the brand somewhere in the complex.
The mall’s listing gives Sunday–Thursday hours of 10 a.m.–10 p.m. and Friday–Saturday hours of 10 a.m.–midnight. New Balance’s own Friday–Saturday entry literally says “12:00 PM,” so confirm the Friday or Saturday closing time directly.
Address: Yas Mall, Unit G-056, Yas Island, Street 1, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Highway, Abu Dhabi. New Balance Yas Mall locator.
The Galleria on Al Maryah Island
Athlete’s Co (ACO), The Galleria
Athlete’s Co, or ACO, spans performance, recovery, and everyday wear. The Galleria names On, ASICS, and HOKA alongside Crocs and Birkenstock, plus hydration products from Stanley and Hydro Flask. Squatwolf and Not Ordinary add regional clothing labels to that mix.
That range makes ACO a useful sports-and-lifestyle stop rather than a shop devoted to one running brand. The mall lists Sunday–Thursday hours of 10 a.m.–10 p.m. and Friday–Saturday hours of 10 a.m.–midnight.
Address: The Galleria, Level 2, 107 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri Street, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. ACO location; Parking Section A.
The S Concept by Falcons, The Galleria
The S Concept by Falcons brings sneakers, streetwear, accessories, and a collector-oriented selection to The Galleria. It is the fashion-led alternative to ACO and ASICS in this mall group.
For a collector purchase, ask about the individual pair’s condition, provenance, and return terms. Published hours are Sunday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m., and Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–midnight.
Address: The Galleria, Level L2, 107 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri Street, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. The S Concept location; Parking Section E.
ASICS The Galleria
ASICS at The Galleria focuses on performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. It provides a dedicated brand visit beside the mall’s multibrand and streetwear options, with the same regular schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m., and Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–midnight.
Address: The Galleria, Level 2, 107 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri Street, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. ASICS Galleria listing; Parking Section A.
Reem Mall on Al Reem Island
ASICS Reem Mall
ASICS Reem Mall is the Al Reem Island branch, separate from The Galleria on Al Maryah Island. Its location makes it a useful single-brand comparison with Runners in the same mall.
The regional ASICS locator gives Sunday–Thursday hours of 10 a.m.–10 p.m. and Friday–Saturday hours of 10 a.m.–midnight.
Address: Reem Mall, Ground Floor, Abdullah Omran Taryam Street, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. ASICS regional branch directory.
Runners Reem Mall
Runners Reem Mall puts several technical-running brands in one retailer’s selection. Its UAE catalog includes Brooks, ASICS, HOKA, On, Saucony, norda, and Altra, with road and trail categories, clothing, and accessories.
The Reem branch is on the first floor at A-008. It publishes Sunday–Thursday hours of 10 a.m.–10 p.m. and Friday–Saturday hours of 10 a.m.–midnight.
Address: Reem Mall, First Floor, Unit A-008, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. Runners branch directory.
Al Wahda and Marina Mall: separate destinations
Nike Outlet Al Wahda Mall
Nike identifies Al Wahda Mall as an outlet, offering a different format from the Yas Mall store. The official page lists Sunday–Thursday hours of 10 a.m.–11 p.m. and Friday–Saturday hours of 10 a.m.–midnight.
The branch page does not publish a return-service policy. Do not assume it handles online returns based on another Nike store’s rules.
Address: Al Wahda Mall, First Floor, Airport Road / Hazaa Bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi. Nike Outlet Al Wahda location and hours.
New Balance Marina Mall Abu Dhabi
New Balance Marina Mall is in Abu Dhabi’s Al Kasir area, not Dubai Marina Mall. The branch listing covers running shoes, lifestyle sneakers, apparel, and accessories, while the mall directory identifies First Level, FF63.
The brand publishes Sunday–Thursday hours of 10 a.m.–10 p.m. and Friday–Saturday hours of 10 a.m.–midnight. Unlike the Yas Mall locator, this listing writes the late closing as 12 a.m.
Address: Marina Mall, First Level, Unit FF63, 147 King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Al Kasir, Abu Dhabi. New Balance Marina Mall locator.
Baniyas: a separate mainland extension
adidas Factory Outlet Bawabat Al Sharq
adidas Factory Outlet at Bawabat Al Sharq is a separate mainland trip to Baniyas. The mall confirms the outlet format and describes performance footwear and sports clothing; that does not establish a fixed discount or a specific range on the day.
Published hours are Sunday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m., and Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–midnight.
Address: Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, First Floor, Baniyas, Abu Dhabi. adidas Factory Outlet listing.
Runner’s: from sporting goods to running specialization
Runners began with a general sporting-goods store in Dubai before developing shops dedicated to running. That progression explains the present focus: a range organized around running needs, from everyday road training to trail use, rather than sneakers chosen only for their appearance.
This undated Runners photo has not been matched to Reem Mall, Al Wahda, or another specific branch. The pictured promotion is historical, not a current offer.
Before you buy
Keep purchase channels separate. Runners’ website banner refers to returns and exchanges on online orders; it does not establish terms for a counter purchase. Before paying, ask which branch handles an exchange and whether promotional items have different conditions, especially if you will soon leave the country.
Our sneakerhead dictionary explains terms such as drop, colorway, and collaboration, useful when discussing a specific release or comparing product descriptions.
Questions before visiting
Which Yas Mall stores suit different interests?
Start with Dropkick for sneakers within a streetwear setting, HOKA for its running and walking focus, or New Balance for running and lifestyle footwear. Nike adds a broader sportswear option, with its floor reference still needing confirmation.
Can I return a Nike.com or Nike App order at Nike Yas Mall?
No. Nike’s own Yas Mall page explicitly excludes those returns. The Al Wahda outlet page does not establish its policy, so do not transfer the rule or assume the opposite there.
Which stores are confirmed outlets?
Nike Al Wahda and adidas Factory Outlet at Bawabat Al Sharq are identified as outlets by their official listings. Dropkick and HOKA Yas Mall are not classified as outlets here.
Are the late opening hours reliable for every Yas Mall store?
No single schedule resolves all four. Nike’s own page and the mall disagree on Sunday–Thursday closing, while New Balance’s Friday–Saturday entry says 12 p.m. against the mall’s midnight listing. Check the branch for a late visit, and treat Eid or Ramadan announcements as seasonal.
Can I combine all these areas on foot?
Plan around one mall at a time. Yas Island, Al Maryah Island, Al Reem Island, Al Wahda, Marina Mall, and Baniyas are separate destinations. The Yas shuttle described by the mall operates within Yas Island, not as a general transfer between these stops.
A useful comparison in one destination
Choose Yas Mall when Dropkick’s streetwear selection and the HOKA, Nike, and New Balance stores cover your interests. For a collector-oriented purchase, The Galleria pairs The S Concept with ACO’s broader sports-and-lifestyle mix. For a training shoe, Reem Mall offers the clearest specialist-versus-brand comparison: Runners’ road-and-trail selection alongside ASICS. Choose that comparison before committing to transfers between islands.
Before visiting: Some photos are archival and their dates are unconfirmed; interiors and stock may have changed. Check the current address, hours, and availability of any pair you want.
