The Cheesecake Factory at The Galleria: Big American Comfort on Al Maryah Island

Maximalism is the point

The Cheesecake Factory does not need to pretend to be restrained. Its appeal is the opposite: a famously huge menu, generous portions and a dessert list that can make the main meal feel like the prelude. The Galleria currently describes more than 200 menu selections and approximately 50 cheesecakes and speciality desserts, with dishes prepared fresh from scratch in each restaurant. That scale is exactly why the branch works on Al Maryah Island. It can serve families, shoppers, office workers and groups who cannot agree on one cuisine without forcing the table into compromises.

The signatures go far beyond cheesecake

The brand’s current Galleria listing points to Cajun Jambalaya Pasta, Chicken Madeira and Luau Salad, while recent diners mention fettuccine, avocado egg rolls, Steak Diane, salmon and the Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake. It is an unusually broad spread, but the restaurant has always traded on recognisable comfort rather than a chef-led tasting narrative. The sensible way to order is to respect the portion size. Recent 2026 reviews repeatedly note how substantial the plates are, making sharing more practical than ordering as though every dish were individually portioned.

The branch mismatch is now resolved

The old intelligence record carried uncertainty because Yalla’s taxonomy pointed towards Yas Island even though the working record referred to The Galleria. Current first-party evidence clears that up: The Cheesecake Factory Middle East lists both Yas Mall and The Galleria Al Maryah as separate, active Abu Dhabi locations. The Galleria branch is on Level G, Section C, with telephone +971 2 492 6822. Published hours differ slightly between the brand and mall pages, so diners should reconfirm the closing time on the day, but there is no longer a reason to hold the article. For Simply Abu Dhabi, this is not a hidden gem; it is a dependable, high-volume institution whose value lies in choice, consistency and the sheer theatre of deciding which cheesecake gets the final word.

Practical details

Location: Level G, Section C, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Cuisine: American and international comfort food

Telephone: +971 2 492 6822

Menu scale: More than 200 selections and approximately 50 cheesecakes / speciality desserts

Editorial status: Open – The Galleria branch confirmed