Best for
Families seeking space and privacy should consider the four-bedroom villas, whose private pools and separate entrances support time together.
Best for
Families seeking space and privacy should consider the four-bedroom villas, whose private pools and separate entrances support time together.
What makes it special
Ride an abra through Qaryat Al Beri's canals to see the complex from the water, then browse its souk.
Room to consider
Consider the Garden Suite if you value a separate living room and two terraces, with the beach only steps away.
Insider tip
Book a treatment at Chi, The Spa ahead of your stay, as advance reservations are recommended for its Asian-inspired therapies.
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Shangri La Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi sits beside Khor Al Maqta, with water, gardens, Arabian architecture, and views toward Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The hotel feels like a resort within the capital. It has a private beach, pools, villas, restaurants, a spa, a souk, and waterways where traditional abras move through the grounds.
The setting gives Abu Dhabi a softer side. Guests are close to the airport, the city, cultural sites, business areas, and the mosque, yet the hotel feels set apart from the main road rhythm. It is a place for water views, warm light, quiet balconies, long lunches, evening walks, and calm days beside the canal.
Neutral tones and Arabesque details bring a sense of place to this 45–55 m² Deluxe Room. Choose a king bed or two twin beds. A furnished private balcony overlooks the historic Khor Al Maqta waterway.
Inside the marble mosaic bathroom, a walk-in rainfall shower is separate from the deep-soaking bathtub. Crispy Mint bath products, plush robes and slippers are provided. The pillow menu has hypoallergenic choices, and ironing facilities are available.
Use the full-size executive writing desk when you need to work, with Wi-Fi and broadband access. An international direct-dial phone includes two lines and voicemail. The flat-screen television offers satellite channels and in-house movies for time in the room.
Coffee and tea facilities let you make hot drinks, while the gourmet minibar holds other refreshments. An electronic safe is supplied for valuables. A hairdryer is also provided among the bathroom amenities.
Neutral tones and Arabesque details bring a sense of place to this 45–55 m² Deluxe Room. Choose a king bed or two twin beds. A...
A private garden terrace distinguishes this 45–55 m² Executive Garden Room. Earthy tones and Arabian design details surround a king bed or two twin beds. From the terrace, you have easy access to the hotel's gardens and shared swimming pools.
The marble mosaic bathroom offers a walk-in rainfall shower and a separate deep-soaking bathtub. Crispy Mint toiletries, plush robes and slippers are supplied. Choose from a pillow menu with hypoallergenic options, and use the iron and ironing board for clothing care.
A full-size executive desk provides a place to work, with Wi-Fi and broadband access. The phone has two lines, international direct dial and voicemail. Satellite channels and in-house movies are available on the flat-screen television.
Coffee and tea facilities let you prepare a hot drink. Other refreshments are stocked in the gourmet minibar. An electronic safe is available for valuables, and a hairdryer is supplied among the bathroom amenities.
A private garden terrace distinguishes this 45–55 m² Executive Garden Room. Earthy tones and Arabian design details surround a king bed or two twin beds....
Rich wooden furniture and soft earth tones give this 67 m² Premier Room its Arabian character. A king bed forms the sleeping area. Your private balcony looks over the Khor Al Maqta canal, with space to sit outside and take in the waterway.
The marble mosaic bathroom has a walk-in rainfall shower and a separate deep-soaking bathtub. Crispy Mint toiletries, plush robes and slippers are provided. A pillow menu includes hypoallergenic options, and an iron and board are supplied.
A full-size executive desk gives you a place to work. Wi-Fi and broadband access are available, alongside a phone with two lines, international direct dial and voicemail. The flat-screen television carries satellite channels and in-house movies.
Make a hot drink with the coffee and tea facilities, or choose something from the gourmet minibar. An electronic safe holds valuables. A hairdryer is supplied among the bathroom amenities for use during your stay.
Rich wooden furniture and soft earth tones give this 67 m² Premier Room its Arabian character. A king bed forms the sleeping area. Your private...
Arabian details shape this 45–55 m² Horizon Deluxe Room. Choose either a king bed or two twin beds. The private balcony looks over the Khor Al Maqta canal.
Your stay includes Horizon Club access. Enjoy daily buffet breakfast at Sofra bld and evening cocktails in the lounge. A concierge offers personal help. Suit pressing is free once per stay, and a valet stand helps keep clothing in order.
A walk-in rainfall shower and a separate deep-soaking bathtub form part of the marble mosaic bathroom. John Masters Organics toiletries, soft robes and slippers are provided. Coffee and tea facilities and a gourmet minibar keep drinks at hand.
Work at the full-size executive desk, with Wi-Fi and broadband access. The phone has two lines and voicemail, and lets you make direct calls abroad. A 40-inch TV carries satellite channels and in-house movies. An iPod docking station is supplied too.
Arabian details shape this 45–55 m² Horizon Deluxe Room. Choose either a king bed or two twin beds. The private balcony looks over the Khor...
This Horizon Premier Room measures 67 m², with a king bed and Arabesque design details. A furnished private balcony offers a view of the canal.
Horizon Club access brings daily buffet breakfast at Sofra bld and evening cocktails in the lounge. A concierge provides personal assistance. Suit pressing and shoeshine are free once during your stay. There is also a valet stand for clothing.
In the marble mosaic bathroom, a walk-in rainfall shower sits apart from the deep-soaking bathtub. John Masters Organics toiletries, plush robes and slippers are supplied. Use the coffee and tea facilities or choose a drink from the gourmet minibar.
The full-size executive desk offers a place to work, with Wi-Fi and broadband access. The phone's two lines support direct calls abroad, with voicemail for messages. A 40-inch TV shows satellite channels and in-house movies, and an iPod docking station is available.
This Horizon Premier Room measures 67 m², with a king bed and Arabesque design details. A furnished private balcony offers a view of the canal....
This 90–110 m² Executive Suite has the feel of an Arabian home. A king bedroom is separate from the living room and dining area. Take a seat on the private furnished balcony for views of the Khor Al Maqta canal.
Enjoy Horizon Club access, with daily buffet breakfast at Sofra bld. Evening cocktails are served at the club. A Nespresso machine, tea facilities and a gourmet minibar provide drinks back in the suite.
The marble mosaic bathroom has two washbasins, a walk-in rainfall shower and a separate deep-soaking bathtub. John Masters Organics toiletries, robes and slippers are provided. You can request a pillow menu. Ironing facilities, a valet stand, suit pressing and shoeshine services are available.
A full-size executive writing desk gives you space to work. Wi-Fi and broadband are provided. A phone with two lines lets you dial abroad directly and receive voicemail. The 40-inch TVs offer satellite and movie channels, alongside an iPod docking station.
This 90–110 m² Executive Suite has the feel of an Arabian home. A king bedroom is separate from the living room and dining area. Take...
The 110 m² Garden Suite has two private terraces with garden views. The hotel's private beach is just steps away, and the terraces lead towards its shared pool. One king bedroom is separate from the living room, where a casual dining table seats four.
You have access to the Horizon Club, daily buffet breakfast at Sofra bld and evening cocktails at the club. A Nespresso machine makes coffee in the suite. Tea facilities and a gourmet minibar offer other drinks.
The marble mosaic bathroom includes two washbasins, a walk-in rainfall shower and a separate deep-soaking bathtub. L’Occitane toiletries, robes and slippers are supplied. A pillow menu is available on request. Ironing facilities and a valet stand are provided, with suit pressing and shoeshine services also offered.
Dedicated office space has a full-size executive desk, Wi-Fi and broadband. The phone provides two lines, voicemail and direct calls abroad. An iPod docking station and 40-inch TVs with satellite and movie channels complete the media options.
The 110 m² Garden Suite has two private terraces with garden views. The hotel's private beach is just steps away, and the terraces lead towards...
Rich wood accents and earth tones give this 135 m² Specialty Suite its Arabian character. One king bedroom is separate from the living room. A dining table seats six, and the layout includes a fully equipped kitchenette.
A private balcony overlooks the historic Khor Al Maqta waterway. You can also glimpse the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Your Horizon Club privileges include evening cocktails at the club and daily buffet breakfast at Sofra bld.
Two washbasins, a walk-in rainfall shower and a separate deep-soaking bathtub feature in the marble mosaic bathroom. Acqua Di Parma toiletries, robes and slippers are supplied. You can ask for a pillow menu. Ironing facilities, a valet stand, suit pressing and shoeshine services are available too.
Make coffee with the Nespresso machine or use the tea facilities and gourmet minibar. The executive desk has Wi-Fi and broadband access. A dual-line phone offers voicemail and direct calls abroad. Watch satellite and movie channels on 40-inch TVs, or use the iPod docking station.
Rich wood accents and earth tones give this 135 m² Specialty Suite its Arabian character. One king bedroom is separate from the living room. A...
The hotel stands in Qaryat Al Beri, a waterfront district on Khor Al Maqta. This gives the property a strong sense of place. Instead of facing only towers or roads, the hotel opens toward water, gardens, low bridges, and one of Abu Dhabi's most recognizable landmarks. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is close enough to shape the view and the mood of the stay.
This location works well for travelers who want a resort feeling without leaving the capital. Abu Dhabi International Airport, the Corniche, cultural districts, government areas, shopping, golf, and Yas Island can all be reached by car. Guests can move through the city during the day, then return to a quieter waterside address at night.
The resort's waterways are part of the experience. Traditional abras carry guests through the canals, linking the hotel, gardens, and souk. The movement is slow and scenic, and it gives the property a distinctive rhythm. The water is not only a view. It becomes a way to move through the hotel.
Shangri La Abu Dhabi Qaryat Al Beri has a private beach along the water, giving guests direct access to sand, loungers, and calm canal views. The beach is different from an open ocean shore. It feels protected and urban at the same time, with mosque views, boats, and the soft light of Abu Dhabi around it.
The pool areas add another layer to the resort mood. Guests can move between swimming, shade, lunch, spa time, and the beach without needing to leave the grounds. This is useful in Abu Dhabi's hot climate, where comfort often depends on easy access to water, indoor spaces, and restful transitions between activities.
The beach and pools also make the hotel work for different travel styles. Couples can use the setting for slow mornings and sunset views. Families gain space and water access. Business travelers gain a place to reset after meetings. The result is a capital-city stay that still feels relaxed.
The hotel includes 213 rooms and suites, along with six private villas and a larger collection of serviced apartments within the wider Qaryat Al Beri setting. Rooms use Arabian design details, warm tones, carved screens, generous bathrooms, and balconies or terraces in many categories. The style is traditional enough to feel local, but still polished and easy to use.
Views are central to the room experience. Some rooms look toward the canal, the mosque, the gardens, or the resort's waterways. Morning light can be soft and quiet, while evening brings a warmer glow across the water. The best rooms make the hotel feel connected to Abu Dhabi's landscape rather than sealed away from it.
Villas add a more private resort layer. They suit guests who want more space, a residential mood, or direct access to outdoor areas. This is useful for families, longer stays, and travelers who want the privacy of a villa while keeping the services of a full hotel close by.
The architecture is one of the hotel's strongest features. Arches, courtyards, domes, warm stone, patterned details, and shaded walkways create a sense of place. The design does not feel like a glass tower dropped beside the water. It is closer to a modern Arabian resort, with rooms and public spaces arranged around gardens and canals.
Gardens soften the scale of the property. Palms, planted paths, water features, and shaded corners help guests move through the resort without feeling exposed to the heat. That comfort is important in Abu Dhabi, where outdoor time depends on shade, breeze, and thoughtful transitions.
The result is atmospheric without being heavy. The hotel has enough scale for events, dining, families, and business stays, but the spaces still feel layered. Guests can find busy restaurants, quiet terraces, water views, or shaded garden paths depending on the hour.
Dining is a major part of the hotel's appeal. Shang Palace brings refined Chinese cuisine into a setting that matches the Shangri La heritage. Sofra bld is known for international dining and a lively buffet-style experience, with Middle Eastern, Asian, and wider global flavors. Hoi An adds Vietnamese cooking and a more intimate dining mood.
The hotel also has relaxed spaces for drinks, light meals, and waterfront pauses. The range helps because guests may stay on property for several days. A resort of this scale needs different dining moods: family meals, quiet dinners, business lunches, beachside pauses, and late evening drinks.
Abu Dhabi itself adds more options nearby, but the hotel's restaurant mix gives guests enough variety without making every meal a transfer. This is especially useful during hot months, short stays, or trips built around meetings and family time.
The adjacent souk gives the resort a distinctive local layer. It brings shops, dining, and shaded walkways into the Qaryat Al Beri complex. Guests can walk or take an abra through the canals, turning a simple move across the grounds into part of the stay.
The abras are memorable because they slow everything down. Abu Dhabi is often experienced by car, but here guests move by water. The short ride adds atmosphere, especially in the evening when the buildings, bridges, and gardens reflect in the canal.
This feature also helps the hotel feel different from other luxury addresses in the city. Many Abu Dhabi hotels have beaches, pools, and restaurants. Fewer have this layered mix of water transport, souk, gardens, mosque views, villas, and a private waterfront setting in one complex.
CHI, The Spa gives the hotel a calm wellness side. Treatment rooms, soft lighting, and a slower pace fit naturally with the water and gardens. Spa time is useful after flights, meetings, sightseeing, or long days in the heat. It gives guests a quiet pause within the larger resort.
Fitness and pool time support the same rhythm. Guests can train, swim, rest by the beach, or use the spa as part of a slower day. The hotel works well when guests alternate between city plans and resort time. A morning at the mosque or Louvre Abu Dhabi can be followed by a swim, treatment, or dinner by the water.
The wellness spaces also make the hotel practical for longer stays. Abu Dhabi travel often combines work, family, dining, and sightseeing. Having spa, beach, pool, and fitness areas in one place helps the stay feel less rushed.
Shangri La Abu Dhabi Qaryat Al Beri is best understood as a city resort with a clear waterfront identity. It connects guests to the capital while giving them space, sand, gardens, and a slower pace beside Khor Al Maqta. The mosque views add a powerful sense of place.
Couples may value the beach, restaurants, spa, and evening abra rides. Families gain villas, pools, dining choice, and space to move. Business travelers gain city access and a calmer setting after meetings. Leisure guests gain a base for the mosque, the Corniche, Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, and Abu Dhabi's cultural sites.
A strong stay here might include breakfast by the water, an abra ride through the canals, time on the private beach, a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a treatment at CHI Spa, dinner at Shang Palace, and a night walk near the souk. Shangri La Abu Dhabi Qaryat Al Beri gives the capital a resort address where water, architecture, gardens, and Arabian atmosphere come together.
The setting beside Khor Al Maqta brings Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque into view from many rooms, giving this waterfront hotel a distinctive outlook.
A kilometer of private beach and multiple pools make it easy to divide a day between swimming and the waterfront.
Shang Palace's Peking duck and dim sum give guests a focused Chinese dining option within the hotel, without planning an evening elsewhere.
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Khor Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Yes. Shangri La Abu Dhabi Qaryat Al Beri is a strong choice for travelers who want beach space, Arabian style, and city access. The hotel combines a 1 km private beach, garden areas, pools, dining, spa facilities, and views across Khor Al Maqta.
Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi is in the Qaryat Al Beri complex, beside Khor Al Maqta. The setting places guests near The Souk at Qaryat Al Beri, Al Maqtaa Fort, and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Shangri La Abu Dhabi Qaryat Al Beri has 213 rooms and suites. The wider complex also includes 6 private villas and 160 serviced apartments, giving guests several stay styles in one destination.
Rooms and suites feature Arabian design, arched details, marble bathrooms, and furnished balconies or terraces. Many face Khor Al Maqta, gardens, or the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, making the view a major part of the stay.
Yes. The hotel has a 1 km private beach, with space for swimming, sun loungers, walks, and relaxed resort days. This beach setting gives the hotel a resort feel, while Abu Dhabi landmarks, shopping, and dining remain easy to reach.
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