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Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

Between The Bridges, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (show on map)

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

New York Times review:

“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.

Forbes review:

“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.”

Guest rating

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 3rd in Abu Dhabi


This an aggregated guest review rating of Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

91.8 %

Ranked 2nd in Abu Dhabi


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Arnold

17 April 2026

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

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

5.0
Sharmier

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

4.0
Alper

12 April 2026

It was high rate of performance/price

Location

Main Restaurant

5.0
Holly

9 April 2026

Exceptional

The room was lovely

Dinner was overpriced

5.0
Marina

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.

5.0
Ikram

2 April 2026

Best hotel

Everything

Check in was a bit late but worth it.

5.0
Aimee

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.

5.0
Joanna

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.

5.0
Rachna

29 March 2026

It was an amazing experience altogether from day 1 to day 3.We enjoyed at the fullest

Amazing experience overall

Nothing

5.0
Arina

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.

4.5
Morava

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.

5.0
Anas

22 March 2026

Exceptional

Lovely hotel they made our stay very special they really care about the guests and the rooms are amazing

Nothing

4.5
Galit

20 March 2026

Will definitely come back next time.

The friendliness of the staff, excellent service, rooms were beautiful and comfortable.

5.0
Manal

20 March 2026

Exceptional

Amazing facility helpful stuff

4.5
Helen

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

5.0
Elizabeth

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

4.5
Barbara

7 March 2026

The Souk should have more variety...

Friendly and welcoming staff The spacious rooms with balcony...

Nothing

5.0
Dr

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

4.0
Lidia

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.

5.0
Laurentalsteens

7 February 2026

Exceptional

Very nice hotel, view on the mosk, great swimming pool

5.0
Carole

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

5.0
Mia

1 February 2026

Unforgettable

Beautiful ambience and very lovely staff. We felt very welcomed and relaxed

Nothing

4.5
Campbell

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

4.5
Latifa

22 January 2026

Fabulous

the breakfast was delicious and the variety of the food was pleasing for everyone

5.0
Manal

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!

5.0
Dora

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!

4.0
Khalid

17 January 2026

Very good

Good workers at desk greetings a bit expensive

5.0
Rashed

11 January 2026

Exceptional

Everything was great.

None

4.0
Mohammed

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

4.0
Elena

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.

4.0
Akmal

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

5.0
Bianca

1 January 2026

Exceptional

Ambience and service

Nothing

5.0
Farah

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.

5.0
Julie

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

5.0
Gladys

26 December 2025

Staffs service are exceptional from reception to conceign

Very nice.. 5 star standard

Nothing

5.0
Sindhu

22 December 2025

Exceptional

Value for money. Excellent staff and ambience

4.0
Jason

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

4.5
Ameenah

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.

4.0
Thomas

5 December 2025

Nice stay with large room

Beautiful rooms

Not enough loungers by the pool

4.5
Leo

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!

4.5
Harold

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)

5.0
Bilal

2 December 2025

Exceptional

Just keep the standard high as you are keeping it now

5.0
Oleg

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

5.0
Yusuf

20 November 2025

The perfect hotel for couples

The property was beautiful

Nothing

5.0
Gerwyn

19 November 2025

Welcoming staff. Excellent facilities, with a private beach and close to souk restaurants.

Location, elegance and fantastic staff.

Nil

4.5
Carla

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

5.0
Lisa

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

5.0
Aleksandra

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

5.0
Ali

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

4.5
Jacqueline

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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