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
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
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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!
9 November 2025
Fantastic resort, service. Wish I could have stayed longer
We booked a room for a one-day stop-over in Abu Dhabi. We had previously booked a tour of the city, but were still suffering some gastronomic issues from Egypt, so we took a shorter version of the tour. Coming back to the hotel, it was nice to be greeted by multiple staff members assisting our checkin, dinner recommendations, etc. I spent a couple hours at the pool, and we also just sat on the veranda watching boat races from a special event. We felt relaxed for the first time in a week. The room was first-class, what we expected at such a resort. We passed on 6the "International buffet" dinner, due to afore-mentioned GI issues, but had a small dinner at the onsite Chinese restaurant, food was excellent. All in all, my only regret was that we didn't stay a few extra days!
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3 November 2025
Exceptional
possibly one of the best 5* Hotels in Abu Dhabi and certainly our favorite.
the very nice and huge breakfast buffet offers nearly everything one might desire. But we wish some changes from the routine, since after the 5 breakfast it becomes a bid boring.
3 November 2025
Fabulous
Breakfast was amazing, so many options to choose. The room was clean and net. At the reception Sabrina was very helpful and supportive, she does great job. Nothing negative. The boat tripp on the laguna was amazing :)
1 November 2025
A delightful experience in Abu Dhabi
We stayed there as a special treat because my Son was getting married at the Family Court in Abu Dhabi. The hotel had nicely decorated their poolside room with towel swans and rose petals. They also upgraded the happy couple's parents (us) to a small suite which was jolly nice. They were most helpful when idiot dad (me) left my jacket in the wardrobe (with passport in it). We sent an Uber for it the next day. Note - I discovered the hard way you cannot check into a hotel in Dubai without a passport under any circumstances, even if you have nowhere else to go. The hotel is well situated with a view of the Sh. Zayed Mosque just across the water. A very nice experience.
Why is it I can never work out the light switches in modern hotels?
28 October 2025
Exceptional
Everything was great. Special thanks to Maria from reception and all the staff 🤍
27 October 2025
Family hotel with good restaurants, big pool and helpful staff
Beautiful clean spacious rooms, good food and friendly helpful staff
Not enough sunbeds by pool
24 October 2025
Exceptional
Everything!
22 October 2025
Great caring teamst
The Horizon club Pooch, Jane, Aerielle, Gleb, Madliuii, chef Kenza and also downstairs Dickins.. great fun
20 October 2025
Peaceful family get way
Very well maintained property.
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20 October 2025
Super service, amazing massage in the Spa, room was great with direct access to the pool. Staff super attentive - very e
Chilled and relaxed feel. The canal boat ride to the souk - Garden room and pool
Smoke detector lights in room - light flashing is too bright (ha) only complaint
20 October 2025
Great stay
Everything, it was worth the money great service abd facilities
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17 October 2025
Fabulous
We loved the area, best location, you can see the mosque, even from room or pool. Traditional look with modern system, loved it!
16 October 2025
Outstanding, brilliant experience, would diffinatly be going back and recommending the plave
Outstanding attention to the little things that made it feel personal
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16 October 2025
Very good
The facilities, fabulous food options and friendly staff. Great location.
Stressful check-in. No welcome drink. We were shown to a lift but no to our room.
14 October 2025
Perfect
Everything was superb. Nice facilities.
Full board would be better if the drinks were included, soft drinks at least.
12 October 2025
Exceptional
Nice location
11 October 2025
Lovely hotel, very welcoming staff.
Super friendly and helpful staff, made the stay all the more pleasant. Very pretty hotel, unique in design. Our room was a free upgrade and what a great room, the balcony was huge and the view was awesome. Well maintained beach.
Tbh nothing really.
10 October 2025
Excellent Hotel and excellent customer service
Excellent management, fantastic hotel
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8 October 2025
Exceptional
Excellent place. No word to say it is a magic place
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30 September 2025
Amazing resort!
Quiet and peaceful resort, spacious rooms with view, tasty breakfast and food, nice classic style decor
Nothing major
29 September 2025
Beautiful hotel in quiet location
The hotel is very nice, good location in front of the grand mosque, however there is some new building construction so the view is half obstructed, the food was really good especially on fish night the dinner buffet was very tasty and the quality of the food was amazing!
Toiletries should be upgraded, especially toilet paper was and still is quite poor quality, also they charged for coffee at the dinner buffet, it’s not about the price but water and coffee at least should be included in the dinner buffet like for the breakfast
27 September 2025
Excellent from the reception, valet, concierge and room service, security as well. The best customer service 💗
Very clean and cozy
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26 September 2025
Great as always
As always, Shangri-La never fails my expectations the attention to details is magnificent specially Mr. Waleed assistance.
22 September 2025
Very good
The staff, on the Harazion club, lounge was very professional.
Places to go and have a drink in the public areas, as there are number smoking places for your guests and visitors but not for guests who don't smoke.
21 September 2025
Good value. Excellent hotel and staff and service.
Property, staff, facility, rooms are very nice!
Beach/ water
16 September 2025
Wonderful
Wonderful hotel Close to the airport Has everything you need What i like most are the staff are so friendly especially Maria from reception was very helpful and accomedate my requests
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14 September 2025
Returning here for sure.
Very nice stay. Warm and friendly staff.
Food options maybe better.
10 September 2025
Exceptional
Out standing and I would loke to thank chinaess lady in reception (Myi) to upgrade my room
7 September 2025
Exceptional
The best dinner buffet!!! Selection of the food is so premium. Service is very nice and attentive. The abra ride was amazing experience. Facilities are great, the pool has a stunning view. Room is very spacious and comfortable
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7 September 2025
Amazing, Wonderful, would love to go again. Great value for money.
Hospitality is top notch, I am just impressed with the staff. So welcoming, every person at each and every corner was smiling and so supportive. Breakfast was too good, freshness and quality of food was too good. Pastries were so fresh, first time in any resort I saw, they were serving totally fresh juice in breakfast and even u can ask fresh juice of your choice. Variety of eggs , overall wonderful. Just very less option for vegetarian, though I am not vegetarian , still just a thought. Complimentary water and cooling box at beach/Pool was nice gesture.
Little seepage smell in washroom, but it wasn’t a big issue. Overall it was clean and we didn’t complaint about it, if we might have complained they must have done something about it. Also they can add some play area or activity for kids.
5 September 2025
Excellent!
Nice and comfortable,Beautiful too
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2 September 2025
Fabulous
basement parking closed ..room key can not open only security staf can drive your to park it in basement parking otherwise you can park outside hotel but without shade
30 August 2025
From arrival I was blown away. The hotel is luxurious, staff amazing very professional facilities amazing also.
Vast luxury spaces
28 August 2025
Exceptional
Location, Food and restaurant
Location of our room was bit far, thats why we have to walk for a little while
28 August 2025
Exceptional
Love everything
26 August 2025
Relaxing and restful stay. Pretty much everything I had wanted out of this holiday!
Breakfast was great. The hotel had a tranquil and calm atmosphere. It was not crowded whatsoever which helped the ambience. But think the hotels service is actually outstanding with absolutely amazing service with staff members making sure we never had to ask for anything - they were always at hand! Special mention is absolutely needed for the amazing concierge staff: Siju, Sher, Bertus and Usman. These guys are constantly on the go - very very impressive.
Perhaps not as child-friendly as I had wanted. Usually stay at hotels with larger pools and slides etc. definitely an adult Atmosphere.
20 August 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful place, all the facilities we needed, spacious rooms and great staff. Great value for money.
19 August 2025
I will book always
The price the tour by boat
On the pool at 6 there is no service of providing food even if the pool open tell 8 why ?
17 August 2025
Excellent
Everything was wonderful
All was perfect
16 August 2025
Exelente
all good
13 August 2025
Exceptional
Everything was perfect. Every single member of the staff were both friendly and very professional. We really enjoyed the room interior which was great and were absolutely stunned by the decorations of the hotel's halls. Absolutely loved the breakfast too!
The room temperature adjustment didn't seem to work.
11 August 2025
Best view of the mosque!
The location the pool! But first of all the moroccan guy from the reception gives us the Ruby suite! We appreciate this so much!!
Shouldnt be kids in the main pool!
11 August 2025
Fabulous
Calme
Too much smoking in the lobby and the entrance area next to our suite and next to the left.
11 August 2025
A wonderful weekend!¬
A lovely spacious room with the most comfortable bed and pillows just as I like them. A scrumptious breakfast that lived up to expectations! Friendly staff. Perfectly located room that allowed us to walk out and enjoy the pool and beach. We will be back.
Nil.
4 August 2025
Very good
Property was great room size was good
Staff in breakfast area was quite rude
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 & 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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18 November 2025
Perfect Abu Dhabi hotel