Spa Profile: CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi is nestled between a private beach and lush gardens in the heart of the UAE.

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi is nestled between a private beach and lush gardens in Abu Dhabi, and includes elegantly appointed rooms, suites, private villas, and serviced apartments. Accommodations combine modern facilities with Arabian architectural flair, with many offering breathtaking views of the Khor Al Maqta creek and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Guests can also travel through the waterways of the Qaryat Al Beri complex via traditional abra boats at the stunning property, where they can access nearby shopping at the souk or visit the nearby Traders Hotel.

Inspired by the legendary Shangri-La, a place of peace, enchantment, and well-being, CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi offers guests the ultimate sanctuary for relaxing with Hammam rooms, whirlpools, and more. Massages and treatments are based on authentic natural healing methods found in traditional well-being practices shared by many Asian cultures. Guests can also enjoy a wide range of Health Club facilities, pristine beaches, and relaxing pools.

We chatted with Angelica Oracion, Spa Manager at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, who shared details about the spa’s amenities, treatment recommendations, insider tips, and more.

The resort include a private beach and stunning infinity pool.

Why You’ll Love It: The quality of services provided at the spa. From the moment the guest steps in the spa, they will feel the difference already. It is that homey feeling you do not get anywhere! Our returning guest rate is 80% and dates back to 2007.

The resort features 123 elegantly appointed rooms and suites appointed with modern facilities and Arabian architectural flare accompanied by breathtaking views.

Key Features: We have separate male and female wet areas, each with heated whirlpools fixed with steel beds and built-in controllable water jets that relaxes guests before starting the treatment. Facilities include a steam room, sauna, hot and cold showers, Hammam rooms, and separate waiting and changing areas. We also provide organic hair gel and mouthwash specially created for CHI, The Spa.

CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La draws inspiration from the legendary Shangri-La—a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being, and includes a relaxing Hammam.

Snacks Served: We provide fresh brewed ginger tea, fresh fruit juice, dates and almond nuts, as well as refreshing eucalyptus, cucumber, and orange-infused water.

Bonus: For the massages and body treatments, we are using scented oil blends. The therapist asks every guest to choose one of them before commencing the treatment. The guest usually chooses the essence that their body needs for balance, keeping them grounded.

Guests can relax in the vitality pool before and after their services.

Insider’s Tip:

Requesting hard pressure during a massage does not mean you are getting the most benefit out of it. It is pressing the correct points within the body and working on the right meridian that make the energy flow smoothly.

Having a facial once does not produce an immediate effect, you need to take care of your skin consistently.
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Unique Treatment: Revitalizing Salt Stone Massage. Therapists use heated salt crystal stones to ground and balance the body’s electromagnetic field, central nervous system, and meridians. The salt crystals originate from an ancient primal sea and beneath the Himalayan mountains they are hand-carved into massage stone that gently soothe and reduce an accumulation of stress, tension and pollutants, bringing the mind, body, and spirit into balance.

Splurge Treatment: We suggest the Rejuvenating Collagen Caviar Facial (90 min for $295), but before that you can have an Organic Probiotic Scrub, which detoxifies your skin. To top it off, request an Age-Defying Shea Butter for that baby skin effect. A Revitalising Salt Stone Massage should be next to complete the splurging!

Massages and treatments are based on authentic natural healing methods found in traditional well-being practices shared by many Asian cultures.

Insider’s Favorite: Definitely the Revitalizing Salt Stone Massage and Rejuvenating Collagen Caviar Facial.

From various parts of the property, guests can enjoy offer breathtaking views of the Khor Al Maqta creek and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Featured Products: For face products we use Biologique Recherche. We also use Zents; however, we are working with local brands as well to support the community.

For more information, visit the website and follow them on Instagram: @shangrilaabudhabi

[Images courtesy of Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi]