Sofra BLD

Sofra BLD is the all-day dining restaurant at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, an expansive international buffet room that connects directly to the hotel's pool terrace and waterway views. The name references its three services - breakfast, lunch, and dinner - though it is the Saturday brunch that has earned the restaurant its reputation in the city. The brunch unfolds across a sprawling layout of live stations: a seafood counter with oysters, sushi, and sashimi; a meat station offering beef Wellington, T-bone steaks cooked to preference, and grilled lobster; and a central dessert island with a theatrical pavlova demonstration that has become something of a signature. The international spread runs wide - you can move from dim sum to Yorkshire pudding to laksa without doubling back. Drink packages come in tiers, with the top option including house wines and cocktails. A Latin-influenced live performer keeps the energy lively without overwhelming conversation. Breakfast is similarly generous, with strong coffee service, a well-stocked pastry counter, and a poolside outdoor option on cooler mornings. The dining room is handsome and kept immaculately through busy services, and the team moves efficiently even at full capacity. After brunch, guests often drift to the adjacent pool terrace to watch the sunset over the water - a natural extension of the afternoon.