06 September 2007
Don't let Ramadan go by this year without experiencing the luxurious new Shangri-La Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Savour the sumptuous Iftar buffet with a wide variety of Arabic and international culinary delights at Sofra bld.  For lively evenings, Fwalla, the Ramadan tent at Shangri-La, is the ideal place to enjoy a mouth-watering a la carte menu in a mystical oriental setting, along with your favourite shisha flavours and live music. The VIP Gazebo is the perfect venue to enjoy Ramadan atmosphere in the privacy of its Arabic Majlis. 

Iftar & Sohour groups can also be accommodated as a wide variety of menus are offered in the tent or in one of the banqueting rooms featuring a typical Ramadan atmosphere full of warmth and fine hospitality.                                   

The Eid lunch buffet at Sofra bld is also a must-visit event! Showcasing oriental culinary specialities including famous Moroccan and Lebanese delights as well as a special lamb display, it is the perfect way to celebrate during this special time.

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi's Culinary Team Gearing Up For Ramadan

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, is currently in its soft opening phase. During this time, the Hotel offers a variety of food and beverage outlets including Sofra bld, a new concept all day dining restaurant, Shangri-La's signature Chinese restaurant Shang Palace, the chic French restaurant Bord Eau and the Lobby Lounge serving traditional Afternoon Tea. In addition to food and beverage facilities, two swimming pools, one beach and a temporary gymnasium are available for guests to enjoy throughout the soft-opening period.

Sofra bld Iftar buffet is priced at Dhs150 (net per person). A minimum charge of Dhs60 applies in Fwalla, the Ramadan tent, excluding shisha, opening from 8pm to 2am during week days and until 3am during weekends. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 02 509 8555 or email restaurantreservations.slad@shangri-la.com

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Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi, is owned by the Al Jaber Group. Al Jaber Group has played an instrumental part in the phenomenal development and growth of the United Arab Emirates over the last 30 years. With a current dedicated and professional workforce of over 35,000 employees and a visionary management team the group has made a significant contribution in playing an integral part of the countries ambitious construction efforts. Al Jaber's participation in the development of the UAE's infrastructure has included involvement in areas such as construction, logistics, oil and gas services, landscaping, industrial development and trading. The achievements of Al Jaber have performed with consistent quality safety and excellence to bring services and products that have helped build a nation.

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi's Culinary Team Gearing Up For Ramadan
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently manages 53 hotels under Shangri-La and Traders brands with a room's inventory of over 24,000. 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, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Thailand, Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates.  The group has over 40 projects under development in Canada, mainland China, France, India, Japan, Macau, Maldives, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States.  For more information or reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.

Press Contact:                           
Natalie Glorney
Director of Communications
Shangri-La Hotel,
Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Tel: (971 2) 5098618
Fax: (971 2) 5585999
Email: natalie.glorney@shangri-la.com
Website: www.shangri-la.com

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