Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri
Sprawling hotel with endearing local touches



With its shining gold and white edifice and the glittering gulf waters ahead, the elegant hotel epitomises the glamour Abu Dhabi has grown famous for. The property is connected by traditional Arabic boats that glide atop a winding waterway – a great way to travel across the hotel’s manifold treasures, including its own souk, or market, as well as a locally inspired spa.
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