Enjoy engaging moments in a magical Arabian style at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Ber, Liu Weifeng reports

Eight years ago, an 8.5-hectare area of an Arabian desert island was transformed in just 24 months to somewhere that now shines on the international tourism stage.

Abu Dhabi as a whole is embracing the future by positioning itself as a world-class destination with tourist, business and cultural projects while maintaining a deep-seated respect for tradition and culture.