This gorgeous longstanding hotel in the UAE capital has one of the best views in town. Set across from the world-famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque it’s the perfect location to soak in the surroundings, and take a few snaps to send back home.
The hotel’s 213 rooms feature a balcony or terrace that offer enchanting views of the traditional Arabic domes and minarets of the impressive Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque across the water, while the rooms themselves are all comfortable and modern, with massive bathrooms and luxury amenities.
Fancy making your way around the complex via abra? That’s right, you can sit back and travel along the hotel’s interconnected waterways on a traditional Arabian boat, taking in the views of its garden scenery. You can even take a trip to the nearby Souk to check out the shops and pick up some trinkets.
Peckish? There’s fine dining to be had at either Chinese restaurant Shang Palace, the Vietnamese Hoi An, or French venue Bord Eau. And if you’re after relaxation, hop in a golf buggy and take a trip to the CHI Spa where there’s a range of treatments on offer, plus steam rooms, saunas, Jacuzzis and a peaceful swimming pool, again offering up great views across the water.
This is an ideal spot, having everything you need with excellent service from welcoming, helpful staff.
Khor Al Maqta,Qaryat Al Beri, shangri-la.com/en/abudhabi/shangrila (02 509 8888).
