Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi, launches Qaryat Al Beri residential complex

Officially opened by Mrs. Fatima Obeid Al Jaber, general manager, Qaryat Al Beri Resort Development Company L.L.C.; Mr Bernhard Haechler, vice president Middle East and India, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts; and Mr Adrian Rudin, general manager, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi; the Shangri-La Residences adds 161 serviced apartments to the Qaryat Al Beri room inventory.

From studio to four bedroom units, the Shangri-La Residences offer the ultimate new address in Abu Dhabi. Each of the serviced apartments is equipped with a fully fitted kitchen, LCD televisions, DVD player, and luxurious furniture. The apartments range from 46m2 for a studio apartment up to 232m2 for a four-bedroom apartment.

Shangri-La Residences will be available for both short term and long term bookings and offers convenient accommodation for families during leisure stays as well as serving as an excellent location for business professionals seeking long term apartment rental in the city, with the convenience of superior hotel service and standards. With the demand for apartments in the city increasing dramatically over the past two years, Shangri-La Residences is the latest exclusive address in Abu Dhabi.

Guests staying at the Shangri-La Residences have exclusive use of a private beach and access to The Health Club, located in the CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La building. The apartments also have private pools and full housekeeping services.

In addition to the Residences, the Villas at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, are also opening today. The villas are a collection of luxurious, individually themed properties for both short term and long term rental. Each villa has four bedrooms and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, specifically designed furniture and high-end fixtures and fittings, offering exclusive luxurious accommodation for the most discerning guests.

Each villa is unique in interior design and includes a majlis, dining room, lounge, fully fitted and equipped kitchen and four bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. Some villas boast additional facilities including a private cinema and study.

Mrs. Fatima Obeid Al Jaber previously opened the new additions at Qaryat Al Beri and said:

"We are very pleased to launch the Shangri-La Residences and Villas within the Qaryat Al Beri complex. This is a unique waterfront development in the capital of the UAE. The new project will provide exclusive services and high quality standards."

Bernhard Haechler, vice president Middle East and India, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, said:

"The Shangri-La Residences and The Villas at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, are exciting and exclusive additions to our inventory. We are now in a position to offer a wide variety of accommodation options to our guests, from a studio serviced apartment or a suite within the hotel, to a luxurious four-bedroom villa with private swimming pool."

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and manages 55 hotels under Shangri-La and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 27,000. Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services. Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, mainland China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The group has over 50 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Japan, Macau, Maldives, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States.