Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want a five-star waterfront stay with views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and service guests rate highly. Skip it if you want a quiet pool day or a base near Capital Gate and the business districts.
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This is our Luxury pick for Abu Dhabi. It suits couples and families who want a five-star resort feel on the water, with the Grand Mosque close by. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 from 2,000 reviews, the joint top score in our sample.
Families get family rooms, and the property also lists a spa, gym, pool, restaurant, garden, terrace and free parking. Beachfront is listed too.
Skip it if you want a calm pool. Guests say the pool area is often crowded, with loud music and not enough sunbeds. It is also not the place for walking to Capital Gate.
Location and getting around
The listed address is Between The Bridges. Guests describe the hotel as sitting on the water near the Souk, with views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The location sub-score is 9.2.
The Grand Mosque is about 1.9 km away, roughly 24 minutes on foot. Capital Gate is 5.9 km, around 74 minutes, which is far. For that and most other trips across the city you will need a taxi or public transport.
Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified. Daytime heat can make even the walk to the mosque harder than the minutes suggest.
What guests say
Staff come up first. Reviewers describe a friendly, professional team, a warm welcome and helpful service.
The setting is the second strength: water on one side, the Souk nearby and the mosque in view.
The pool is where opinions turn. It shares those mosque views, but guests mention crowds, loud music and too few sunbeds. If you plan pool time, go early.
Price and how it compares with our other Abu Dhabi picks
The reference price was 282.81 euros per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. That is about 566 euros for two nights, against a sample median of 181.43 euros per night. This is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Breakfast options listed are continental, full English or Irish, American and buffet. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Our Best Value pick, Doubletree By Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences, has the same 9.0 score at 162.31 euros per night. Our Budget pick, Grand Villaggio Hotel Abu Dhabi, scored 8.3 at 95.05 euros. You pay about 120 euros more per night than the Doubletree for the fifth star, the waterfront and the mosque views, not for a higher score.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 15 eligible hotels in Abu Dhabi. The Luxury slot prioritises officially five-star hotels, and this one is rated five stars officially.
Its 9.0 score was joint 1st of the 15, from a solid 2,000 reviews. Strong praise for staff and a 9.2 location score sealed it.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room and rate details closely.
Ask which rooms face the mosque if the view matters, and check spa and pool hours and any fees. Then compare today's price with the 283 euro reference.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Can you see the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque from Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri?
Guests mention mosque views from the hotel and the pool. Which room types face it is not confirmed, so ask when booking.
Can I walk to the Grand Mosque?
It is about 1.9 km, roughly 24 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. In the heat, a short taxi ride may be more comfortable.
Is the pool busy?
Guests say it is often crowded, with loud music and limited sunbeds. Arriving early is the safest bet.
Is it worth the price over the Doubletree on Yas Island?
Both score 9.0. The Shangri-La costs about 120 euros more per night in our reference check, and you pay that for five stars, the waterfront and the mosque views.
Is parking free?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm the details with the hotel before you arrive.