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Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu DhabivsW Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi ranks slightly higher than Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi. Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi has a TripExpert Score of 89 with approval from 9 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
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Time Out
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Oyster
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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"
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
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Yas Island Leisure Drive, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "This 499-room hotel has brave-new-world bravado and future-is-now daring to spare." Full review
Time Out "This elegant five-star hotel is among the best known in the capital, with distinct architecture and chic interior design." Full review
Gayot "Just 15 minutes from Abu Dhabiâ's lively city center, the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi boasts a truly unique location that straddles both land and water."
Lonely Planet "The most visually dramatic addition to Abu Dhabi's hotelscape sits in pole position on Yas Island, not far from the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi theme park."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The 499-room luxury Yas Viceroy is the world's only hotel built over a Formula One racetrack." Full review
Wallpaper "The already highly distinctive Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi recently emerged from a Viceroy makeover that has upgraded the staff and transformed the lobby into a sleek meeting place." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Large beige-and-gray-toned rooms have an iPhone meets Austin Powers geek–chicness and are equipped with mood lighting and high-tech desks." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The 499-room Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi is renowned for its over-water, over-land location straddling a Formula 1 race track." Full review
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
Independent "The ultimate race-lovers’ option can be found at ultra luxe W Abu Dhabi – where Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and others will fly past under its bridge"
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