The Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Residences, a 21-acre luxury complex situated between the between
the Souk (mall/market) and Traders Hotel in Abu Dhabi, is where my husband,
daughter and I spent four nights and three days during our visit to the United
Arab Emirates.
After a long day of touring Dubai, we drove nearly two hours
to Abu Dhabi, arriving around midnight at the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Hotel,
which was the wrong place for us to check-in since we were staying at the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Residences. The hotel staff was accommodating, however,
and had us (and our luggage) driven over to the Al Hur block, which is where
we’d officially check into our studio apartment, room 1033, located in the Al Jeer complex.
For our family of three, the studio apartment was perfect. Honestly, when we walked in we were surprised
at how large and beautiful it was. And
not to mention how immaculate was the room. The grounds were just as beautiful
with its lush gardens, pools, waterways, and the views of the Sheikh Zayed
Grand Mosque as it glowed in the night. Amazing!
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Our studio apartment was located on the lower level with a
view of the garden and pools. This
location was convenient for us, and any family with small children since we
didn’t have to worry about stairs or an elevator with our child, and stroller,
and who knows what else.
The studio at the Shangri-La
Qaryat Al Beri Residences was equipped with a full kitchen, living room, king
bed, and a pretty decent-sized bathroom.
The kitchen –I know other travelling parents can relate – was the best
feature since it allowed us to cook at times, or re-heat food without calling
on room service. We enjoyed eating our
home cooked breakfast as a family sitting at the granite kitchen counter. Plus, our daughter, no matter what must have
warm strawberry milk when she wakes up in the mornings, and being able to
accommodate her needs without any mishaps made our lives a lot less stressful.
Talking about making our lives less stressful, the
Shangri-La complex has its very own Souk, a traditional Arabian market built in
a modern setting offers a variety of shops and restaurants under one roof.
There we shopped at the supermarket, picked up Kinder Surprise Eggs, got lattes
from Starbucks, and picked up some fragrances from Khaltat Blends of Love. The Souk was about a 5-minute (or less) walk
from our complex; however, hotel staff ‘s available to drive you there in one
of the hotel’s club cars. It’s free, and just one call away. There were times I
was seen walking the complex, and hotel staff member would stop and insist on
driving me to my destination.
Even though we didn’t stay at the main hotel, the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Residences
are still catered to by the Shangri-La Hotel staff. Our room was serviced daily, our rooms were
cleaned, the dishes were washed and counters were cleaned, linens were changed,
fresh fruits and bottles of water were also provided daily. In the evenings we had turndown service that
included the turning down of our bed linens, placing our slippers at each side
of the bed, and having a glass and bottled water placed on the nightstand.
Usually, when booking a hotel room, especially when I travel
with our child, I make sure the room has a tub in which to bathe her. The Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Residences
studio where we stayed only had a shower stall. Guess what? It didn’t matter.
At this hotel, and during this trip, our daughter took her first shower, which
continued throughout the trip. Boy did
she love taking them. She sang and danced, and at times, she didn’t want to get
out.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the #2-rated family hotel in
Abu Dhabi, the Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri.
The Residences include 161 spacious serviced apartments ranging from
studios to four-bedroom units. It’s the perfect place for families with small
children looking for convenience and the comforts of home, all while enjoying
living in luxury, even if it’s just for a little while. Whether as a family or
on a romantic getaway my husband and I plan on making a return visit to this
hotel.
As a matter of fact, the Shangri-La Hotel is also the #2
Romantic Hotel in Abu Dhabi so you may want to consider it for your next trip
to Abu Dhabi.
The average nightly rate at the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Residences is $267 USD.
Benefits and Services offered at the Shangri-La Qaryat Al
Beri Residences
- Housekeeping
services
- Use of
the fitness center and four (4) pools
- Restaurant
signing privileges
- Private
parking
- Easy
access to the Souk
- Concierge
services
- Security
surveillance
- Room
service
- Free Wi-fi
- Abras (water taxi) station
for ease of access around the complex
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