"Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat al Beri is reminiscent of an Arabic royal residence. The entrance sits at the top of an ascending driveway—an enchanting introduction to a landmark property on Al Maqta Creek, directly opposite the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Our Premier Room had its own terrace with views over the canal toward the Grand Mosque. The sizeable rooms are well appointed, and the bathrooms in particular provide an elegant regional sensibility with archways and wooden lattice work." - Melinda Healy