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Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu DhabivsThe Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

Both Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi and The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi ranks slightly better than The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi has a TripExpert Score of 86 with recommendations from 7 sources including The Telegraph, Forbes Travel Guide and Jetsetter.

Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
8/10
Qaryat Al Beri Complex, United Arab Emirates
From $120/night
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  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Jetsetter 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 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 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 Time Out
"This place oozes money, sophistication and above all discreet yet polite service." Full review
Star Service 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 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 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 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 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 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"
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
8/10
Al Maqta Area, PO Box 91888, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $270/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Star Service Star Service
"Situated far from the city center in a quieter, more upscale area designed for peace and quiet, this breathtaking new resort incorporates guest rooms and residential accommodations." Full review
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For a Ritz-Carlton, this hotel hits the high marks, but many of the staff seem a bit green at reception or when called upon for special requests.
Gayot Gayot
"An opulent beachfront resort uniting signature Ritz-Carlton service with a beautiful Middle Eastern setting."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"One of the most opulent hotels in Abu Dhabi." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Forbes Travel Guide is embarking on a global expansion of its Star Ratings. Come back soon to learn more about this property and find out which rating it earned." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This mammoth hotel, with one of the biggest pools we've seen in the UAE, a slice of private beach and rooms which come with big balconies and marble-clad bathrooms." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Our Ritz-Carlton Suite, which clocked in at 1,356 square feet, had a stylish four-poster bed, spacious powder room, full marble bathroom with a soaking tub, his-and-hers vanities." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This mammoth hotel, with one of the biggest pools we've seen in the UAE, a slice of private beach and rooms which come with big balconies and marble-clad bathrooms, is just the ticket for city breaks with lashings of sumptuous resort styling" Full review

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