Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu DhabivsSaadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi is preferred by most writers compared to Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi ranks #7 in Abu Dhabi with praise from 7 reviewers including Rough Guide, Jetsetter and DK Eyewitness.
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
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 Telegraph
7.0
"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"
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi 48578, United Arab Emirates
From $204/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
8.0
"This vast Rotana property certainly makes a statement with its exclusive Saadiyat Island beachfront address." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"One of Abu Dhabi’s most beautiful natural islands...the resort’s 327 luxurious rooms and 13 beachfront villas afford unrestricted views of the Arabian Gulf’s turquoise waters." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Floor-to-ceiling windows show off views across the white sands of Saadiyat beach while the hotel gardens below are dominated by an enormous, beautiful family pool." Full review