Shangri-La, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

What the classifiers highlight

Across the water from the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a canal winds through the grounds for traditional abra boats, and four pools, including an adults-only option, all frame the same view. Forbes points to the four-bedroom villas, each with a private pool, dining room and garage, some with their own cinema, plus marble bathrooms with separate rain showers and tubs.