Galleria Dallas
Retailer / private label
UnclaimedA large mixed-use shopping and entertainment complex in North Dallas, known for its stores, restaurants, hotel, and indoor ice rink.
Last updated August 24, 2026
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Overview
Galleria Dallas is a major enclosed shopping mall and mixed-use development at the intersection of Interstate 635 and the Dallas North Tollway in the North Dallas area of Dallas, Texas. The complex opened on October 30, 1982, after being developed by Hines Interests Limited Partnership. Its design drew heavily on Hines's Houston Galleria, which had opened in 1970, and on the monumental glazed arcade of Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. A vaulted glass roof and an indoor ice-skating rink became defining architectural and experiential features of the Dallas property. At opening, the development combined retail, hospitality, entertainment, and private-club uses. Its original components included Marshall Field's, Gump's, Saks Fifth Avenue, a 432-room Westin hotel, a General Cinema multiplex, and a University Club fitness facility. Construction reportedly cost at least $400 million at the time, making the project one of the most expensive construction undertakings in the United States in 1982. The mall subsequently evolved through anchor-store changes, expansions, renovations, and shifts in management. A 75,000-square-foot expansion completed in the mid-1990s created space for Nordstrom, which opened in 1996. Changes in department-store ownership then reshaped the original tenant lineup. Marshall Field's Texas stores were sold in 1997, Saks Fifth Avenue acquired and renovated the former Marshall Field's location, and the original Saks building was later converted into a multi-level Gap Inc. complex containing Banana Republic, Gap, and Old Navy. Gump's closed in 1991, and the General Cinema theater ceased operations in 2000. Hines sold the mall to UBS Realty Investors LLC in 2002 for a reported $300 million. A substantial renovation followed, and the property adopted the name Galleria Dallas in 2003. UBS also acquired the adjoining Westin Galleria Dallas hotel in 2005. Management changed several times: General Growth Properties managed the mall before entering bankruptcy proceedings in 2009, Simon Property Group took over management that year, and Trademark Property Co. was hired in 2018 to manage, lease, and renovate the center. The tenant mix has continued to change as department stores and specialty retailers have adjusted their physical footprints. Saks Fifth Avenue closed in 2013 and was replaced by Belk in 2014; Belk announced its closure in 2020. Nordstrom reduced its footprint by closing its third floor in 2022 while keeping the first two floors open, and later announced plans to leave the center entirely in 2026. At the same time, the property has added or expanded luxury, fashion, lifestyle, and experiential concepts. Louis Vuitton and Bachendorf's expanded in 2023, H&M Home opened its first Southwest location at the mall in 2024, and the first UNIQLO store in the Dallas–Fort Worth area opened there in October 2024. Galleria Dallas contains more than 210 stores and restaurants and remains anchored by its indoor ice rink, hospitality facilities, and broad mix of fashion, beauty, dining, and entertainment uses. Renovation work described for 2025 included improvements to the skating center, restrooms, circulation between the mall and Westin hotel, and west-facing outdoor space. Netflix House, an experiential retail and entertainment concept operated by Netflix, was announced for the former Belk anchor space with an opening described for December 2025. The property continues to function as a regional shopping and leisure destination rather than merely a conventional department-store mall.
History
Galleria Dallas was developed by Hines Interests Limited Partnership and opened on October 30, 1982, in North Dallas at the junction of Interstate 635 and the Dallas North Tollway. The project adapted the concept of Houston Galleria, another Hines development, while incorporating a glass-vaulted roof inspired by Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Its indoor ice rink became one of its most recognizable features. The original complex combined retail, lodging, entertainment, and recreation. Marshall Field's, Gump's, and Saks Fifth Avenue served as initial department-store anchors, while the 432-room Westin Hotel Galleria Dallas, a General Cinema multiplex, and a University Club fitness facility broadened the development beyond shopping. The project reportedly cost at least $400 million to construct, placing it among the most expensive American construction projects of 1982. The tenant and ownership structure changed repeatedly. Gump's closed in 1991. A 75,000-square-foot expansion completed in the mid-1990s brought Nordstrom to the property in 1996. Marshall Field's exited its Texas operations in 1997; Saks Fifth Avenue acquired and renovated the former Marshall Field's building and moved there in 1999. The former Saks building was later converted into a Gap Inc. multi-brand store. The original multiplex closed in 2000. Hines sold the mall to UBS Realty Investors LLC in 2002. Renovation work began the following year, alongside the adoption of the Galleria Dallas name. UBS acquired the adjoining Westin hotel in 2005. Management passed from General Growth Properties to Simon Property Group in 2009 after General Growth entered bankruptcy proceedings. In 2018, Trademark Property Co. became responsible for management, leasing, and renovation. Later changes reflected the broader transformation of the American department-store sector. Saks Fifth Avenue left in 2013, Belk occupied the replacement space in 2014, and Belk announced its departure in 2020. Nordstrom closed its third floor in 2022 but retained lower floors for a period. The mall continued to recruit new concepts and expand existing luxury tenants, including Louis Vuitton and Bachendorf's in 2023, H&M Home in 2024, and UNIQLO in October 2024. The property has also pursued physical upgrades and experiential programming. Renovation plans described for 2025 included improvements to the rink, restrooms, hotel-to-mall connection, food-court seating, entrances, and landscaped space. Netflix House was announced for the lower floors of the former Belk anchor, representing a move toward branded entertainment and immersive retail. Nordstrom later announced a complete closure planned for May 2026. Galleria Dallas remains an active regional destination with more than 210 stores and restaurants, an indoor rink, a hotel, and a mixture of luxury, fashion, home, dining, and entertainment offerings.
- 2025
Renovation and Netflix House plans announced
[1]The property outlines renovation work and a Netflix House experiential venue for the former Belk anchor.
- 2024
UNIQLO opens its first DFW location
[1]UNIQLO opens its first Dallas–Fort Worth-area store at the mall.
- 2022
Nordstrom reduces its store footprint
[1]Nordstrom closes its third floor while leaving the lower two floors operating.
- 2020
Belk announces closure
[1]Belk announces that its Galleria Dallas store will close.
- 2018
Trademark Property Co. takes over management
[1]Trademark Property Co. is hired to manage, lease, and renovate the complex.
- 2014
Belk replaces Saks
[1]Belk takes over the former Saks Fifth Avenue space.
- 2013
Saks Fifth Avenue closes
[1]Saks Fifth Avenue ends operations at the center.
- 2012
H&M opens
[1]H&M opens a second-floor location opposite Saks Fifth Avenue.
- 2005
UBS acquires the adjoining hotel
[1]UBS Realty Investors acquires the Westin Galleria Dallas from Hines.
- 2003
Property is renamed Galleria Dallas
[1]A major renovation begins and the property adopts its current name.
Products and positioning
A destination-oriented regional shopping and entertainment complex combining upscale and mass-market retail, dining, hospitality, indoor recreation, and experiential attractions under a distinctive glass-vaulted architectural design.
Fashion and specialty retail · 1982
Retail stores
Galleria Dallas offers a broad collection of apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, jewelry, home, gifts, and specialty retailers. The tenant mix spans luxury and premium brands as well as larger international and national chains, allowing the center to serve both destination shoppers and routine retail needs.
Entertainment and recreation · 1982
Indoor ice rink
The indoor skating rink is a signature amenity of the complex and a central part of its identity. It differentiates Galleria Dallas from conventional enclosed malls by providing a visible recreational attraction beneath the property's glass-vaulted roof.
Hospitality · 1982
Westin Galleria Dallas
The adjoining Westin hotel forms part of the mixed-use development and connects the shopping center to overnight lodging, meetings, and hospitality services. Its presence supports the property's role as a destination complex rather than a standalone retail building.
Food and beverage · 1982
Dining and food services
Restaurants and other food-service concepts provide casual dining, refreshments, and social uses throughout the center. Food offerings complement shopping and entertainment and are included within the property's reported total of more than 210 stores and restaurants.
Experiential entertainment · 2025
Netflix House
Netflix House is an experiential retail and entertainment concept planned for the lower floors of the former Belk anchor. Its role extends the mall's offer beyond conventional merchandise by using Netflix properties and themed experiences as a visitor attraction.
Marketing campaigns
- 1985Sump'n Else twentieth-anniversary reunion
Dallas–Fort Worth
Galleria Dallas hosted WFAA-TV's live twentieth-anniversary reunion special for the Sump'n Else bandstand program, with appearances by local performers and a live simulcast on KVIL.
Outcome. The event positioned the mall as a venue for locally significant broadcast entertainment and public gatherings.
Brand decisions
2025
Experiential redevelopment centered on Netflix HouseStrategyBackground
The departure of Belk created a large former department-store space, while malls increasingly sought entertainment-led uses.
Action taken
Plans were announced for Netflix House in the former Belk anchor alongside improvements to the rink, restrooms, food-court seating, entrances, hotel connection, and outdoor green space.
Aftermath
The plan would shift part of the property toward immersive entertainment and reinforce its role as a regional leisure destination.
2024
Recruitment of H&M Home and UNIQLOProduct launchBackground
Galleria Dallas sought to strengthen its fashion and home-retail offer with internationally recognized concepts.
Action taken
H&M Home opened in May, followed by UNIQLO's first DFW-area store in October.
Aftermath
The openings broadened the mall's international retail profile and added new traffic-generating tenants.
2018
Trademark Property Co. appointed for management and redevelopmentStrategyBackground
The center required continued leasing, tenant management, and physical modernization amid changing department-store economics.
Action taken
Trademark Property Co. was hired to manage, lease, and renovate Galleria Dallas.
Aftermath
The property continued to refresh its tenant mix and pursue capital improvements.
2003
Rebrand and renovationStrategyBackground
Following the 2002 ownership change, the property began a major renovation and repositioning effort.
Action taken
The mall adopted the Galleria Dallas name and proceeded with redevelopment work.
Aftermath
The rebrand established the name used by the current property and supported its repositioning as a destination complex.
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