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Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Shangri-La · High Luxury
Opened in 2007 on the Khor Al Maqta creek directly opposite the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri is Abu Dhabi's only resort hotel navigable by gondola, waterways thread its gardens to a souk-style canal precinct whose name translates as 'village of the shore.' Michelin-starred chef Nicolas Isnard's Bord Eau joined the dining lineup in 2024 and earned immediate Michelin Guide selection.
- 213 rooms
- Opened 2007
- Neighborhood: Bain al Jisrain (Between the Bridges)
- Architect: Northpoint (Johannesburg)
About Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
- The hotel sits on Khor Al Maqta, the historic channel that once marked the only overland land crossing to Abu Dhabi island, guests arriving by boat still pass beneath the same causeway used by Bedouin traders.
- Bord Eau is led at the pass by chef David Tavernier, an alumnus of Nicolas Isnard's Michelin-starred L'Auberge de la Charme in Burgundy; Isnard himself earned the 'Young Talent' Gault Millau award at 27.
- The Qaryat Al Beri development was designed around gondola-navigable waterways, making it one of the very few resort addresses in the Gulf where guests can move between hotel and waterside restaurants entirely by boat.
History
Nestled between a pristine 1-km private beach and lush gardens along the Khor Al Maqta creek, opposite the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, this beach resort offers stunning waterway views. Opened in 2007, it blends modern luxury with Arabian architectural elements. Located 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi airport.
The setting
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi rises along a kilometre of private beach at Khor Al Maqta creek, within the Qaryat Al Beri canal precinct — a souk-style development of waterside restaurants and retail whose name translates as 'village of the shore.' Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is 24 minutes by taxi and The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi 22 minutes, while the hotel's gondola-navigable waterways and Bedouin-inspired spa create an intimate resort world within a cluster of landmark waterfront properties. Positioned near the historic channel that once marked the only overland approach to Abu Dhabi island, the address balances airport proximity with a resort seclusion rarely found this close to a capital city. 12 km from Dalma Mall.
Restaurants and bars
- Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard — Restaurant · Chef Nicolas Isnard
- Shang Palace — Restaurant · Cantonese
- Sofra bld — Restaurant
Experiences
- Boat shuttle across the Maqta Canal — Boat shuttle across the Maqta Canal from 4pm to 10:20pm daily; charges may apply per ride.
- Helicopter transfer to and from the airport — Helicopter transfer service to and from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
- Abra boat rides through the waterways — Traditional abra boats carry guests through the waterways, where they can shop at the souk.
- Explore Abu Dhabi — Access to Abu Dhabi's natural landscapes, from the Empty Quarter dunes to the Arabian Gulf, plus architecture and museums.
- City shuttle service — City shuttle service offered by the hotel.
- Shopping shuttle service — Shopping shuttle service offered by the hotel.
Amenities
- private beach
- Chi Spa
- hammam
- infinity pool
- 4 pools
- butler service in suites
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Cigar lounge
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- Michelin Key Selected (2026)
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