SHANGRI-LA QARYAT AL BERI, ABU DHABI, Abu Dhabi

Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi - A 5-star resort with private beach, canal views, and Horizon Club privileges

Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi features 213 rooms and suites, 6 private villas, and 160 serviced apartments, all with private balconies or terraces offering views of the Khor Al Maqta waterway or gardens. The property includes a 1-kilometre private beach, fully equipped Health Club with outdoor lap pool, and Chi, The Spa offering treatments based on Asian healing methods. Four restaurants include Shang Palace serving authentic Chinese cuisine, Bord Eau featuring French dishes, Sofra bld with live cooking stations for Arabic and Asian cuisine, and The Pool Bar & Restaurant overlooking the creek. Located between Al Maqta and Mussafah bridges, the hotel is 10 km from Abu Dhabi International Airport and directly opposite Al Qana waterfront destination, which houses the Middle East's largest aquarium with 46000 marine creatures. Traditional abra boats provide shuttle service across the Maqta Canal daily from 4pm to 10:20pm. Business facilities include a 24-hour business center with meeting rooms, printing, and scanning services, while family services comprise babysitting, children's menus, and interconnected rooms.

Pros

Private 1-kilometre beach with direct water access

Spacious rooms feature marble mosaic bathrooms with separate showers and bathtubs

Horizon Club rooms include lounge access with complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails

Traditional abra boat shuttle service operates daily across the Maqta Canal

Directly opposite Al Qana waterfront complex with aquarium and dining options

Cons

The resort's expansive layout may require considerable walking between facilities

Some rooms face internal gardens rather than waterway views