Abu Dhabi Hotels Gids - Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts hotels in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate

Extremely helpful staff. Room service was always on time and quality of food was great.

Don't expect Wow! type of luxury when you first see the room. This is a well-designed, understated kind of place, with everything you need for a shorter to medium-term stay. We had a studio apartment, with adequately appointed kitchen, comfortable seating area and large balcony (unfortunately not on the sunny side - good in the summer, not so good for us in the winter). The bed was comfortable and a proper king size. The bathroom was just big enough, and the shower might even be tight if you are big (we are not). As we were on the third floor, we had plenty light from the outside, and a good view over the 'Grand Canal' to the Ritz Carlton. It's a pleasant walk along the beach promenade to the souk, with its shops, restaurants, small supermarket, and cafés. On the way, you pass a couple of guest swimming pools, which although not very deep, are pleasant enough if you want to lounge at the pool. You have access to the Shangri La hotel itself, which has several restaurants and bars, plus a larger pool with pool bar facing west towards the grand mosque over the water. The wifi internet connection is surprisingly fast (it handled two laptops on skype in a conference call on skype with family at home without a stutter), and we assume the ethernet connection is even better, although we never used it.

It doesn't look like something special when you are looking at web sites or pictures but when you check in, you will be fully surprised. The staff is professional, polite and make everything possible to comfort you. The beach is very good and maintained constantly. The beach facilities also. That makes you wish to stay on the beach whole day instead of using the pool (not the best but you don't need it). The breakfast worth every penny and if you choose the dinner buffet you will be very satisfied from the food and atmosphere. I strongly recommend you that hotel in UAE! Very convenient location if you want to travel to Dubai by car.