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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

4.5
Arnold

12 May 2026

Very comfortable hotel with great facilities and friendly staff.

Very comfortable hotel with great facilities and friendly staff. The rooms are spacious and nicely decorated.
Ms. Deer in the main restaurant was especially helpful.

Would be nice to have a little coffee machine in the room instead of instant coffee.

4.0
Muhammad

11 May 2026

Amazing with but not to much due to the room experience

The view is amazing, the breakfast is good with variety and the staff is very friendly.

The keetle is dirty with some bugs. The room is not soundproof as we can hear when next room guest closing the door very loud and leaking from the shower area during shower.

5.0
Ali

11 May 2026

Great stay with exceptional beach front resort

Staff, lobby, rooms, facilities, food. Everything is so exceptional

Nothing

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
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
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

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.

4.5
Galit

20 March 2026

Will definitely come back next time.

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

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

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

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

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
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
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

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

4.0
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!

5.0
Yusuf

20 November 2025

The perfect hotel for couples

The property was beautiful

Nothing

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 & 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

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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