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Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu DhabivsAl Diar Mina Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi ranks slightly better than Al Diar Mina Hotel. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi scores 71 with recommendations from 4 sources such as Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Time Out.
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Forbes Travel Guide
Independent
Qaryat Al Beri Complex, United Arab Emirates
From $120/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Away from Abu Dhabi’s bustling center, in the quiet development of Qaryat Al Beri, this opulent hotel has a private beach, numerous award-winning restaurants and a spa guaranteed to fix..." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Shangri-La is a superb hotel with rooms overlooking either the long private beach, or one of the swimming pools. It also has a spa, restaurants and a shopping centre."
Rough Guide "One of the city’s most alluring hotels, with gorgeous Arabian-nights decor, huge gardens, four pools, the lovely Chi spa and wonderful views of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque."
Time Out "This place oozes money, sophistication and above all discreet yet polite service." Full review
Star Service "This palace is situated outside downtown in a quiet residential neighborhood overlooking the river and the second largest mosque in the world." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The 213-room luxury Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri is designed to feel like a modern day Shangri-La, located on a half mile of private beach in Abu Dhabi's Between the Bridges area." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Located on the banks of Abu Dhabi’s Maqta Creek, the hotel provides a front row seat to the city’s best views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "for us.
Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat al Beri is reminiscent of an Arabic royal residence. The entrance sits at the top of an ascending driveway—an enchanting introduction to a landmark..." Full review
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Be sure to take a traditional abra (wooden boat) from the hotel to the nearby souk (market)—it's a novel way to get from A to B along the purpose-built waterway.
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Find your bliss among the spacious grounds, dissected by a canal for traditional Arabian abra boats and flush with lots of lush foliage hosting sweetly singing birds. " Full review
Independent "For romance, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, overlooking the Khor Al Maqta canal, is known for its dazzling Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque views, villas and restaurants"
Al Diar Mina Hotel
Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $34/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Don't be put off by the decidedly shabby exterior and lobby of this central hotel - the rooms are well-furnished, spacious and comfortable and have kitchen facilities." Full review
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Inland-facing rooms with balconies can be a little noisy: the sea-facing rooms may be a better option.
DK Eyewitness "While Al Diar’s Mina property is very similar in quality to the chain’s Regency hotel, Al Mina’s rooms are more expensive."
