About this mall
It hosts in excess of 26 million visitors annually.
The center covers 223000m² of space, with 400 high-end stores, restaurants, two hotels and three office blocks. It offers visitors a full-size ice rink, a super play area for children, a video arcade, two swimming pools and three banks, among a range of other stores.
It offers shoppers 13900 parking spaces within seven garages. It is located between Memorial and River Oaks, two of the most exclusive neighborhoods. It includes stores such as Ralph Lauren and Chanel, along with a host of fine dining restaurants.
Gerald D Hines developed The Galleria which opened on November 16, 1970. The center was based on the Galleria Vittoria Emanuele II in Milan from which it borrowed the distinctive glazed barrel vault which spans the central axis of the complex.
Its first expansion was completed during 1976 and added 33000m² of retail space. This extension included office space and another hotel. The second expansion during 1986 added a new wing.
Anchor tenants: Nordstrom, Macy’s (2), Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue.
Cafe & Restaurants: Kona Grill, Master Wok
Entertainment zone: Galleria Tennis & Athletic Club
Mall details
City: Houston
Region: North America
Country: USA
State: Texas
Trade area: 2 400 000 sq. feet
Preview text: The Galleria is the largest shopping center in Texas and the fourth largest nationally.
Address: 5085 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056
Developer: Gerald D. Hines
Management: Simon Property Group
No of floors:: 4
Owner: Simon Property Group, Walton Street Real Estate Funds, Sony Corporation & CalPERS
Parking: 13 900 sq. feet
Phone: +1 (713) 622-0663
Public phone: +1 (713) 622-0663
Size: Super regional
Type: Shopping and entertainment
Website: http://www.simon.com/mall/the-galleria
Working time: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
