Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
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
All you need to know
This five-star hotel is located within the Qaryat Al Beri complex, being one of the numerous facilities situated within the complex. Other facilities within the complex are the Shangri-La Residences, private villas, and the Spa at Shangri-La, the Souk at Qaryat and CHI. All these places combine to make the Shangri-La Hotel the perfect relaxation spot that it is today by providing perfect agglomeration economics.
The hotel offers its guests a range of services and state-of-the-art facilities that reflects the renowned Shangri-La hospitality. The hotel includes features such as a conference center, a relaxation room that stays true to its name, a steam room and a spa. Other facilities in the hotel are wake-up service and babysitting service, which are meant for an easy and convenient stay in the hotel for anyone, including families.
The hotel features amazing sports and leisure facilities such as a well-equipped gym, a massage room, a pool bar, a tanning studio, a children’s pool, Jacuzzi and a full-service spa. A day at any of these would make you as relaxed as possible.
All 214 rooms in the hotel are fitted with deep soaking bathtubs, patios and a standard free Wi-Fi connection and a high-speed wired internet service. Also available in the rooms are LCD TVs with cable channels to make sure you have the best stay in the hotel.
With three outdoor pools and three bars/lounges, the hotel makes for a perfect place to relax and have a good time. Other services such as free valet parking, laundry facilities and free self-parking are also present in the hotel.
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Recent guest reviews
24 June 2025
7 star hotel in Abu Dhabi
Everything was perfect
23 June 2025
Great food beautiful hotel and the most hospicable of staff they cannot
The ambience, the chain of hotel having stayed in many worldwide, everything is thought of for accommodating all guests, extremely clean with all great facilities.
The only downside with this hotel is the gym is a little too far away , could be a lot better if it was structured inside of the hotel. I have stayed here on many occasions and that’s the only place it falters.
21 June 2025
Incredible! Best hotel in the UAE!
Exceptional service. Beautiful, spacious room with a lovely, enormous bathtub. So relaxing. Delicious food, incredible breakfast with lots of choice. Beautiful view from the room. Great pools and kids play area. Helpful, kind and attentive staff who can’t do enough to help and are so friendly and welcoming. Our favourite hotel by far. Thank you especially to Walid, Nadir and Risham. We will not stay anywhere else. Thank you!
20 June 2025
Exceptional
Best hotel in Abu Dhabi! Very clean. Buffet is very good. Rooms comfy.
15 June 2025
Exceptional
It was a great experience, room was beautiful and big, aestitc of the pro[perty was awesome, highly recommend.
15 June 2025
Amazing time
Old and beautiful architecture facing Abu Dhabi Mosque. Our deluxe room with a direct access to the garden and the pool was so great. The buffet there was the best I ever saw!
Perhaps the location a bit far from the city center.
11 June 2025
Overall stay was satisfactory except the room rates.
Breakfast was Excellent. Room was spacious & cozy. Pool view was excellent. The free Abrah ride was an excellent treat.
The beach was too small & felt artificial. Beach felt muddy with algae. Because of less waves, the beach feel was lacking. The swimming pool water tasted salty. Heard the whole property had more than 17 pools. But the main pool was the only easily accessible one. The room rates during Eid holidays was too high including breakfast.
11 June 2025
We had an incredible stay. Just an hr drive from Dubai, and you have a calm space to unwind
the staffs were really amazing, especially Nikki. i had requested them to arrange some flowers and a cake for my mom, which was done in a great manner and we had a great mother daughter time there.
There is nothing as such that we didn't like. But would be nice if we could ve some more activities for the elderly's. I could see that the property was crowded with families, and this would be a real thoughtful process for them too.
10 June 2025
Old world charm and grandeur made pleasant with fantastic staff and service
One of the best hotels I have stayed in and a delightful experience. Rooms were very functional and practical in terms of layout. Restaurants and food at the All day dining was great. Staff and service immaculate.
Issue with the bathroom faucet Sloping of the bath cubicle needs to be checked as post showering, water remains stagnating even after 13 hours or overnight
10 June 2025
Really good hotel, perfect for staycations
- Nice location with amazing view - Really good food selection and quality - Free towels and water provided at the pool - Kind staff - Spacious rooms and pleasant common areas - Good gym
- The fact that water at dinner is excluded from the “half-board” package - AC is set at an excessively low temperature both in the room and in the common areas
8 June 2025
Excellent suite, great service, lovely resort, beautiful views and very clean. Food is great.
Club lounge was great service, Gleb was particularly great and made wonderful drinks and remembered our order for the next day. Breakfast was very good and well organised.
Souk was boring. Pool had small space and not enough beds. Beach same. Could have more for kids to make it worth returning.
5 June 2025
Very good
Everything was fantastic the staff the vibes the food
The sea was dirty and not fun to swim at
2 June 2025
Exceptional
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Shangri-La, and it was truly an amazing experience. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warm hospitality; the staff always had a smile and were more than willing to help. The hotel itself is incredibly cozy, making you feel like you're being embraced by comfort. I felt safe and at peace throughout my stay. With three delicious restaurants and numerous pools, there are plenty of places to relax and unwind. Nearby, the AlQana area offers a variety of dining options, coffee shops, and even a cinema, adding to the overall experience. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Maria, Nazeeh, Walid, and Richan. They surprised me by celebrating my birthday with a beautiful cake, balloons, and stunning red flowers. You all made my birthday unforgettable and created wonderful memories that I will cherish. I highly recommend staying at Shangri-La, and I look forward to returning myself. Thank you for an incredible stay!
2 June 2025
Effortless, relaxing, comfortable and very well taken care of stay.
The staff is truly exceptional! Most helpful, proactive and with excellent communication between departments, shifts and colleagues. They go extra mile, so we felt so well taken care of. Loved that our room had a balcony and a sea view! Location was perfect for our purposes - not that far from the airport and Yas Island and just 10 min to Shaikh Zayed Mosque - marvelous! And they have a beautiful view on it (the mosque).
Would be nice to have a coffee machine in the room, but it isn’t normally provided for our room category there.
29 May 2025
Exceptional
Well located and very good service!
19 May 2025
Exceptional
Staff were all exceptional, especially our housekeeper Brahma, were went beyond the call of duty.
There is nothing not to like
14 May 2025
Perfect for a stop-over in Abu Dhabi
Relaxing stop-over in Abu Dhabi. Quite close to the airport and downtown. Recommended for travellers who don’t like high-rise towers like ourselves. Special thanks to Tok for his services.
13 May 2025
Excellent place to stay. Large rooms, comfortable beds, good wifi, great water pressure.
Staff were excellent and buffet was amazing.
Prices of wine !! :)
11 May 2025
It was amazing trip
All staffs are so good. And breakfast
When I enter the room, I got some mold smell….
9 May 2025
Exceptional
Absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish! The staff were extremely kind, the food was beyond amazing, and the service was top-notch. 👌
5 May 2025
Fabulous
One of the best hotels I've ever been to. The food is great, the facilities are great, the staff is great, the price is great
Some traces of fungus in the shower
28 April 2025
Exceptional Hotel with great service
We love it there, it was a short trip but we would love to go back there. Staff and their service is really exceptional very friendly. I like the decoration I asked them to do in our room to celebrate, it was beautriful. Nice pool and beach. We didn't even left the hotel as we were busy enjoying it.
There is nothing that we didin't liked to be honest we just loved it definitely going back there.
26 April 2025
Great experience many thanks
Amazing choices
Snack Bar
25 April 2025
Amazing staff for a memorable stay
We had an absolutely exceptional 5-day stay at the Shangri-La Abu Dhabi! From the moment we arrived, the service was truly outstanding. A special thank you to Hu, Monsaaf, and Risham at the reception for their warm welcome and incredible professionalism. Pooch and Ruvi at the Executive Lounge went above and beyond every day to make our experience unforgettable. A big shout-out to Shyamali and Shiwaly from housekeeping for keeping everything immaculate with such kindness and attention to detail. We’re also extremely grateful to the pool staff and the breakfast team — their friendly service and dedication made each day start and end on a perfect note. Thank you all for making our stay so memorable. We can’t wait to return!
24 April 2025
Perfect Easter break wonderful hotel and superb service from check in to departure
Very elegant beautiful service
The room I had smelt musty I reported it at reception and the dealt with it but 24 hour later was the same
21 April 2025
Exceptional
Such a great hotel! really exceeded my expectation, beautifully done, clean, great food
nothign it was great
20 April 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel with absolutely incredible service from start to finish.
Not enough sun beds at the pool
19 April 2025
Very nice stay
Everything was well. From Siju at the entrance to Michelle at the counter. All the people are kind and helpfull. Service is very good, the breakfast is lovely. The room are very good with a nice view on the Mosque.
16 April 2025
Nice for a calm relaxation getaway
Extremely beautiful area, complimentary boat ride and a greetings from the hotel for the birthday with birthday cake. Nice room view and the room itself is spacious. Fast WiFi
More info about the hotel facilities and discounts/app must be provided upon check-in. Curtains must be washed/changed. AC can not be adjusted, it will anyway cool your room to the freezing degrees, so we slept with open balcony. TV is really old.
13 April 2025
Fantastic staycation
We loved the horizon lounge food, staff and over all vibe was amazing
Our room never got cleaned until house keeping nicked out door at 5pm we were in the room getting showered and dressed for going out so were unable to get our room cleaned. We would have prefer this to have been done in the morning as we were out of our room from 9am.
11 April 2025
Excellent customer service. Keep it up
Meals are expensive
7 April 2025
Very nice place. Enjoyed every moment with my family
Service was really good and many compliments to Brahma from house keeping who took good care of us during our entire stay.
7 April 2025
Perfect
The best hotel in the UAE, everything was perfect: the room, the breakfast, the exterior, the staff... The place is calm and exotic. Thanks to the whole team, especially Rahim and Usman, and to many others whose names we unfortunately did not note.
Nothing
7 April 2025
Exceptional
First and not last time.. i really like the place & service
5 April 2025
It was so relaxing and every single staff were so accommodating and kind and wonderful
Everything was perfect
Absolutely nothing
4 April 2025
it was a very nice experience
everything specially the food
nothing
1 April 2025
Excellent place with amazing services, worth the stay❤️
After a horrific experience in ras al khaimah Sofitel and exit the hotel just after an hour after check-in, we moved to abu dhabi and chose Shangrila for our next stay and were very skeptical but the way they welcomed us and provided on spot services on one call was mind blowing. They upgraded us without asking and ensure we had a pleasant stay and explore around completely. Great Breakfast, amazing view. An amazing staycation after we were traumatized. 5 stars to the place and services❤️❤️
1 April 2025
Thank you to all staff specially to nikki and the boatman to made our stay memorable!
The place is superb
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1 April 2025
Amazing
Absolutely recommend ! The staff is extremely polite and helpful and the facilities are incredible . Absolutely stunning views and great care for details . Also amazing selection of flowers .
31 March 2025
Very good
Dinner they don't serve water, even after taking half board
30 March 2025
Fantastic
Thank you for organizing the anniversary in the room
27 March 2025
Beautiful Arabic style hotel in a quiet place!
Nice hotel just in the city center, but with a perfect view! Food is very varied and tasty! Room is well decorated with a very comfortable bed! Spa area also good!
All good
16 March 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel with a private beach. Very relaxing atmosphere. Delicious food. The staff is extremely friendly.
16 March 2025
Great, as always!
Great as always!
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15 March 2025
Exceptional
Everything is amazing, the hotel is gorgeous, the view on the mosque is stunning, the staff is so nice and friendly, the breakfast is amazing
Nothing
14 March 2025
Nice hotel with all the trimmings
Man on beach who cleaned my glasses
Staff Xmas party outside my room at a million decibels
10 March 2025
I love this hotel , I reccomend it for everyone its very calm and has good facilities .
I love this hotel
nothing in mind for now :) it was really great stay
6 March 2025
Friendly staff in a reasonably quiet location but a little too far from the city
Staff were friendly and room was comfortable if a little dated
Breakfast choices. It’s a little far from the City. The adjoining Souk is not as good as it used to be.
6 March 2025
very nice short vacation stay
Very friendly staff, we even were able to have a late check out which helped us a lot! Also to mention is the shanghai bar with their excellent signature cocktails, loved them!
when you arrive for dinner the table allocation and ordering of beverages is sometimes a bit unorganized
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Kid 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 and 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
29 June 2025
Exceptional