Projects · Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Galleria Mall: a 1,500 kg structure rigged above the central atrium.

In October 2026 Redfox lifted and installed a suspended structure of about 1,500 kg above the central atrium of The Galleria Mall in Abu Dhabi, working at height from a 42 m spider lift inside a trading mall.

Illuminated suspended structure rigged by Redfox above the central atrium of The Galleria Mall, Abu Dhabi
Project Details
Venue
The Galleria Mall
Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Date
October 2026
Load
About 1,500 kg, suspended
Access
42 m spider lift
Scope
Atrium rigging, lifting and installation

A suspended feature of about 1,500 kg had to hang above the central atrium of The Galleria Mall, a busy public space, with shops and cafes trading around it.

Redfox planned the lift, the rigging points and the access before anything left the floor. The floor was protected, the work zone was controlled, and the crew worked at height from a 42 m spider lift so the structure could be lifted, aligned and fixed in position above the atrium.

Work was carried out outside trading hours, so the mall stayed open as normal while the installation went in.

Time-Lapse

The full lift, from the atrium floor.

The installation from first lift to final check, filmed as a time-lapse from the upper level of the central atrium.

On Site

Lifted, aligned and lit above the atrium.

The ring frame was lifted from the atrium floor into position, then the hanging elements were installed beneath it and checked before handover.

Redfox crew lifting a large ring frame from the protected atrium floor at The Galleria Mall, Abu Dhabi
Redfox riggers working beneath the suspended structure in the central atrium of The Galleria Mall, with a spider lift in position
How It Was Delivered

Planned before anything was lifted.

Planning

  • Rigging points and loads worked out in advance
  • Lifting sequence agreed before the night
  • Access plan for a 42 m spider lift

On the night

  • Floor protection and a controlled work zone
  • Lifting and alignment at height
  • Work outside trading hours

Handover

  • Structure checked once in position
  • Site cleared and cleaned
  • Equipment and access cleared from the atrium
Project Questions

Questions about this project.

How heavy was the structure Redfox rigged at The Galleria Mall?

The suspended structure weighed about 1,500 kg. It was rigged above the central atrium of The Galleria Mall, Abu Dhabi, in October 2026.

What access equipment was used?

The crew worked at height from a 42 m spider lift, which reaches the atrium ceiling while keeping a small footprint on the mall floor.

Can Redfox rig heavy features in other malls?

Yes. Mall atrium and ceiling rigging is core Redfox work across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the wider region. Every load is planned individually, so send the drawings, weights and venue and we will set out what is needed.

Planning something similar?

Tell us about the site, the scope and the timeline. We will come back to you to talk through the technical detail.