Nestled between a pristine stretch of white sand and lush gardens, Shangri-La Hotel exudes classic Arabesque style and serenity right in the heart of the dynamic Emirati capital. The Qaryat Al Beri complex is located on a one-kilometre beachfront that offers five individual beaches and five outdoor pools, including children’s facilities. While the hotel is conveniently located near the airport, golf course and city centre, its lush garden landscapes place it in a serene, faraway world of its own. The grand golden-white main building reflects in the swimming pool by the entrance. All senses are enchanted by the hotel’s impressive architecture, with its fine Arabic décor, full of warm tones and organic textures. The hotel is interconnected by a winding waterway featuring Arabic traditional boats, known as abras. Guests can lie back, utterly relaxed, while the abra slowly meanders throughout the verdant garden scenery. The boat stops at the hotel’s souk, a traditional Arabian market. There is enticing variety of shops selling traditional artefacts, paintings, jewellery and clothes. Why not take a stroll along the beach until it is time to catch the sunset? Majestic rays spread their soft light across the glittering canal and the white beach. Each of the 213 rooms and 161 apartments displays authentic Arabic flair from the quintessential arched doorways to enriching colour schemes. For added privacy, the hotel’s 6 four-bedroom villas, each with a private pool and personalised butler service, elevate exclusive luxury living for discerning guests. In the distance, visions of traditional Arabic domes and minarets complete the enchantment.  Rated among the finest in Abu Dhabi, the restaurants at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, offer diners an international range of cuisines. There’s authentic Chinese cuisine at Shangri-La’s signature restaurant, Shang Palace, or superb French cuisine at the glamorous fine-dining restaurant, Bord Eau. One may also visit our award-winning Vietnamese restaurant, Hoi An, or the all-day dining restaurant Sofra bld. Enjoy pre- and post-dinner drinks at Al Hanah Bar or the informal Lobby Lounge, or relax by the pool deck with a fragrant shisha. Shangri-La’s Health Club can be easily reached by club car or a brief stroll through the hotel’s lush grounds. Facilities include a lap pool, two gyms and yoga room. Individual or group fitness classes include indoor cycling, Pilates, yoga, and Zumba dance. CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La draws inspiration from the legendary Shangri-La – a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being. Massages and treatments are based on authentic natural healing methods found in traditional well-being practices shared by many Asian cultures.

Location: the hotel is a 10-minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Accommodation: 213 rooms, 161 suites, 6 villas.

Restaurants & bars: 4 restaurants; 3 bars; 24 hr room service.

Facilities: business and conference centre; hair & beauty salon; WiFi; laundry; photo processing; babysitting; childcare; shopping arcade.

Sport & recreation: outdoor pool, fitness club; pool; indoor cycling; pilates; yoga; body building; Zumba; boxing; children’s playground.

Spa: CHI, The Spa.