Hotel review Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat al Beri Abu Dhabi - YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Travel Hotel review Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat al Beri Abu Dhabi By Sophie Hines - April 21, 2022 Get the classic Shangri-La luxury with added Arab charm. Dubai might be the Arab emirate best known to tourists, but Abu Dhabi is hot on its heels, with an expanding list of cultural attractions and some truly wonderful hotels. Case in point, the Shangri-La Qaryat al Beri, which provides a luxurious haven from the Abu Dhabi heat and excellent views across the ever-evolving urban landscape. Shangri-La Qaryat al Beri hotel review Rooms and facilities Opulent is the only word to describe bedrooms at this hotel – the vast bed, sumptuous furniture and massive marble bathroom have the feel of an Arabic palace. Each of the 214 rooms has its own balcony or terrace; ideally you want one with views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on the opposite side of the river. In terms of facilities, there’s a lot on offer, including an outdoor pool, private beach, gym, spa and purpose-built waterway where you can travel on a traditional abra (wooden boat), which is basically Instagram gold. A slight downside was the noise levels on certain nights – this is easily rectified if you remember to pack ear plugs though. Food and drink Rest assured – you will not go hungry at Shangri-La. Choose between Vietnamese cuisine at Hoi An, delicious Chinese fare at Shang Palace or an extremely wide-ranging international buffet at Sofra Blvd. There’s also more laidback dining available at the Pool Bar. The Al Hanah bar is also not to be missed – head there in the evening for cocktails with a glorious view of the sunset. Hotel highlights The outdoor pool is a definite highlight here, jutting out as it does towards the river and providing panoramic views from your sun lounger. The private beach is another calming spot, and the perfect place to unwind after a busy day sightseeing. What to do nearby Abu Dhabi is ambitious in its tourism plans, as is evident through the level of investment in creating new, visitor-friendly attractions. An enormous complex near to the hotel will offer shops, restaurants and place to visit, including the national aquarium, which has just opened. There are several new museums on the card, but the Louvre Abu Dhabi has already opened, and is well worth a visit. For a truly mind-blowing experience, visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – the level of workmanship, not to mention expense, which has gone into this building is mind-boggling. Best for An ideal spot for a romantic break or some winter sun. Rooms from £100 per night, for more information visit the website. Fly with Etihad Airways from £418 for a return from London to Abu Dhabi. READ MORE: What to pack for a trip to Abu Dhabi RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Hotel review Wyndham Residences Costa Adeje National Trust is giving away free tickets this autumn Hotel review Una St Ives Cornwall DON' T MISS Fiona Bruce Sometimes I struggle not to cry November 14, 2021 17 beautiful 2021 diaries to help you to look forward to December 4, 2020 Why women leave men for women What’ s fuelling the rise of April 28, 2019 Hollywood veteran Laura Linney on plastic surgery friendship and her stellar July 3, 2017 You can shop the khaki jumpsuit from Holly Willoughby’ s new M& S July 17, 2019 The secrets and lies behind this happy family photo April 11, 2021 It’ s cocktail hour Olly Smith’ s cocktail recipes and Eleanor Maidment s canapé November 14, 2021 BBC One has revealed its Christmas TV schedule and there’ s lots December 2, 2020 YOU Beauty Box August Reviews August 1, 2017 Rome has been named the cheapest major city to visit in August 7, 2019 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved