Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Nestled right along the Khor Al Maqta creek, the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri is a stunning five-star oasis that perfectly blends modern luxury with traditional Arabian soul. Its architecture—crafted by the renowned South African firm Northpoint—features grand arches, intricate marble mosaics, and beautiful Arabesque silhouettes that make you feel like you’ve stepped into a contemporary palace.
The absolute coolest feature of this property has to be its unique transport system. The hotel is laced with a winding, Venetian-style internal waterway, allowing you to hop onto a traditional Arabian abra (water taxi) to check out the traditional souk next door, head to the spa, or explore the grounds.
Location-wise, it’s hard to beat. The resort sits on a pristine one-kilometer private beach that treats guests to some of the most spectacular, uninterrupted sunset views of the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque right across the water.
It is also a massive paradise for foodies. It brings a legendary culinary lineup to Abu Dhabi, featuring everything from authentic Cantonese fine dining at the signature Shang Palace to world-class French and Vietnamese flavours, making the building a destination all on its own.
Expert reviews
“Picturesque waterways run past the luxurious Shangri-La, affording lovely views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on an opposite bank. Amenities include a private beachfront, the Asian-inspired Chi spa and the opulent Pearls and Caviar restaurant and lounge.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Abu Dhabi.
“Located directly across the water from the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Shangri-La, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi is a tough-to-beat choice for travelers who are looking for a more traditional Arabian experience.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Swimming pool
- Nice view
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- 213 rooms
Location
Recent guest reviews
12 April 2026
I’m really grateful for all the staff as they’re all very friendly and accommodating. Food is great with lot of variety
This is the best place I’ve stayed here in the UAE so far. Clean, great staff, great facilities, best rooms.
None
12 April 2026
It was high rate of performance/price
Location
Main Restaurant
9 April 2026
Exceptional
The room was lovely
Dinner was overpriced
2 April 2026
Great hotel, will definitely come back when the war is over!
Beautiful location on the beach of the canal, helpful staff and very good food! Rooms were amazing, beds were comfortable, will definitely come back.
2 April 2026
Best hotel
Everything
Check in was a bit late but worth it.
1 April 2026
An unforgettable, perfect pre-wedding stay with amazing staff and a stunning setting.
Our stay at the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi was absolutely incredible from start to finish. We stayed the night before our wedding, and the staff truly went above and beyond to make it extra special for us. Their care and attention to detail meant so much. The hotel itself is stunning, set in a beautiful location, and the infinity pool with views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was simply breathtaking. The buffet breakfast was fantastic with so much choice! The hotel is extremely accommodating, and everything about our experience felt seamless and perfect. A huge shout-out to Rahim, the driver of the abra boat, who is also a fantastic photographer! He captured some amazing photos that we will cherish forever. Thank you to everyone for making our stay so memorable, we couldn’t have asked for more.
1 April 2026
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff keen to make your stay as enjoyable as possible!
Great location and amenities, friendly staff and beautiful beach!
More service on the beach would have been great.
29 March 2026
It was an amazing experience altogether from day 1 to day 3.We enjoyed at the fullest
Amazing experience overall
Nothing
27 March 2026
Exceptional
I didn't like everything. It was better before.
I have been to this hotel before, but this time there were problems with the internet, TV and kitchen.
24 March 2026
A flawless stay with warm service and beautiful culinary experiences
As always, we had an amazing stay at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi. The staff are incredibly dedicated and attentive, making every moment feel special. We were delighted with a lovely room upgrade and a thoughtful cake surprise for our anniversary. Everyone was warm, friendly, and genuinely helpful throughout our stay. The team at Shang Palace were especially attentive, and the food was delicious. At Bord Eau, we enjoyed a truly beautiful culinary experience, the manager and his team were exceptionally attentive and welcoming, and the food was outstanding. A consistently wonderful experience, we look forward to coming back again.
22 March 2026
Exceptional
Lovely hotel they made our stay very special they really care about the guests and the rooms are amazing
Nothing
20 March 2026
Will definitely come back next time.
The friendliness of the staff, excellent service, rooms were beautiful and comfortable.
20 March 2026
Exceptional
Amazing facility helpful stuff
16 March 2026
A relaxing and very comfortable hotel
We had a beautiful view of the mosque from our room. Everyone was very helpful and kind. Our stay was short but very pleasant
9 March 2026
We were very humbled by the kindness of ALL the staff at the hotel.
We were staying during difficult times …we thoroughly appreciate everything that was done to make us feel safe
Every single member of staff went out of their way to help us have an amazing stay
7 March 2026
The Souk should have more variety...
Friendly and welcoming staff The spacious rooms with balcony...
Nothing
6 March 2026
A superb choice for any traveler, meet all expectations!
The room, the view and atmosphere. All excellent!
Not enough option for Gluten Free
24 February 2026
Very good
Rooms are spacious, good view on a canal and a mosque. Fee options to eat in nearby souq.
A bit dated, a bit loud outside cos of highway nearby and jet skis.
7 February 2026
Exceptional
Very nice hotel, view on the mosk, great swimming pool
5 February 2026
A fantastic stay with very friendly staff and great facilities
A warm luxury feel
The aircon automatically came on when you left the room & it was very cold when you wrnt back
1 February 2026
Unforgettable
Beautiful ambience and very lovely staff. We felt very welcomed and relaxed
Nothing
28 January 2026
Excellent stay in January
Superb hotel, we had a lovely room overlooking the pool and the canal. Lots of good food options, including the very extensive buffet every night
Location was good if you wanted a quieter holiday, but Ubers very easy to book and not expensive
22 January 2026
Fabulous
the breakfast was delicious and the variety of the food was pleasing for everyone
22 January 2026
Exceptional
The staff were so lovely, they set up a surprise for our 9th anniversary and decorated the room. They made our weekend so special and we truly appreciate it. The food was also excellent!
18 January 2026
Amazing hotel, amazing food, amazing location and the absolute best staff.
I’ve travelled quite a bit and I’ve rarely been so impressed. Every staff member in this hotel has gone above and beyond during our stay. Our room was always perfect, so was every corner in the building. We had a wonderful time and we plan to go back every year.
The baby cot might need upgrading!
17 January 2026
Very good
Good workers at desk greetings a bit expensive
11 January 2026
Exceptional
Everything was great.
None
5 January 2026
Very good
I had bad experience with lost and found I forgot my jacket I tried today to call to check but they couldn’t find it as this second time I forgot it either on my room or the reception
5 January 2026
Very good
Nice facilities and the rooms in traditional style. Very polite and customer friendly personnel.
Breakfast could be better and more focused on quality rather than variety of dishes.
3 January 2026
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel!
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making me feel very welcome from check-in to check-out. The room was spotless, spacious, and well-equipped with everything I needed. The breakfast buffet offered a great variety, and the location was perfect
They charged me extra for 2nd person, while I already booked for 2 persons
1 January 2026
Exceptional
Ambience and service
Nothing
29 December 2025
Simply amazing!
Everything was perfect, clean, beautiful. The reception staff kindly offered an upgrade and the suite was simply amazing. The staff are very helpful and smiling, very welcoming. Special thanks to Mr Nazih, Mrs Sabrina, Mrs Darine and all their colleagues who kindly made our stay an unforgettable experience.
27 December 2025
La La Land ala Shangra
The room and its balcony, the breakfast, the heated pool, the robe and slippers
The WiFi didn’t stay connected, had to keep signing in, even after consulting with staff. Most annoying. Complicated light switches, couldn’t control individual lamps. Xmas decorations too outrageous.o
26 December 2025
Staffs service are exceptional from reception to conceign
Very nice.. 5 star standard
Nothing
22 December 2025
Exceptional
Value for money. Excellent staff and ambience
21 December 2025
lovely spacious accomodation and exceptional staff
excellent staff
lack of evening snack menu offering various options other than just pasta main course
21 December 2025
Amazing!!!
The location of the property was beautiful and the views from the room were spectacular. The staff were all so welcoming and friendly. I like the fact that the app allows you to request things to your room without having to always call the reception such as pillows, towels etc. I received the most warm welcome upon my arrival and would like to give a special mention to Gamal. His hospitality was exceptional and his customer service was beyond excellent. He ensured I received a 5 star welcome and made my stay very comfortable.
The only thing I would note is that when walking to the breakfast area, there wasn’t anyone at the doors to greet and seat you so I had to walk in and get somebody’s attention. The staff were very receptive and did approach me most of the time when I walked in but it would be nice to have someone at the entrance area of the breakfast area (when you get out of the lift) to make getting seated for breakfast a little easier.
5 December 2025
Nice stay with large room
Beautiful rooms
Not enough loungers by the pool
3 December 2025
Wonderful Resort and quality food, great for families
This was our third time and as before has been a wonderful stay, very nice hotel and great atmosphere and environment, the quality of the food is excellent and the restaurant staff is super nice, excellent family staycation!
At check in the staff was not very clear, I asked for a higher floor room with mosque view but he told me that on the higher floors is another category but it wasn’t accurate as previously I ve been in these category room but on an higher floor on the right end wing of the hotel, anyway after I insisted on my request we eventually got a different room just 1 floor up then previous one and it was a nice just there was no view of the mosque, apart this small misunderstanding everything has been great!
2 December 2025
Fabulous
Nice luxury hotel. Customer service is superb. Got early check in with no extra charge. Pool and beach are relaxing
Limited dinning options ( buffet or very expensive Chinese option)
2 December 2025
Exceptional
Just keep the standard high as you are keeping it now
23 November 2025
Exceptional
Room decoration for birthday Soft towels Tasty and various breakfast perfect temperature at infinity pool Very polite and friendly staff Hair band in bathroom - it's so cute:) Lovely boat ride along the channel
Coffee would be not so bitter
20 November 2025
The perfect hotel for couples
The property was beautiful
Nothing
19 November 2025
Welcoming staff. Excellent facilities, with a private beach and close to souk restaurants.
Location, elegance and fantastic staff.
Nil
18 November 2025
Perfect Abu Dhabi hotel
Perfect location to explore Abu Dhabi whilst staying in a beautiful hotel with great facilities and plenty of space to relax in without crowds of people.
Nothing
18 November 2025
Excellence done fabulously, not a thing that could be improved upon and fabulous attention to detail. We can’t wait for
Beautifully presented hotel with staff to match
Nothing
12 November 2025
Excellent, very sad that I stayed just 1 day, can’t wait when will come for at least a week!
All - interior, service, dining
Maybe territory which connects the sea can be more green
12 November 2025
It was an exceptional stay. Thank you
I liked everything in the property. It is a resort with lots of of varieties and attractions. Very nice room sizes, beautiful atmosphere, very welcoming staff
I did not find anything disliking the property
11 November 2025
A wonderful stay in a beautiful setting.
Breakfast was fantastic as there was so much choice.All staff were both helpful and efficient, nothing was too much trouble.I even returned to my room to find a bookmark slipped inside.It was these thoughtful touches that made my stay so special.
Two new lampshades as mine were a little shabby!
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Children's playground
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Hammam (additional charge)
- - Beachfront
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Fitness
- - Fitness classes
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Beach
- - Movie nights (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Infinity pool
- - Pool bar
- - Shallow end
- - Pool cover
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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17 April 2026
Great quality hotel, excellent food outlets, super friendly staff and very comfortable rooms