Coral Boutique Hotel Apartments, Dubai

The Cranley Report®: Coral Boutique Hotel Apartments

Coral Boutique Hotel Apartments, Dubai

Hotel Address

Sheikh Zayed Road
PO Box 24948
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Cranley Rating

National Rating

Deluxe

Coral Boutique

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Hotel Summary

Category

Apartment Hotel

Hotel Opened

2005

Cranley Summary

Opened in 2005, the Coral Boutique Hotel Apartments are located on Sheik Zayed Road with well appointed luxury apartments furnished to a high standard with the benefit of having both hotel facilities and self catering accommodation. The one, two and three bedroom apartments have designer fittings and state of the art kitchens, spacious lounge/dining rooms, stylish accessories and luxury bathrooms. A unique “revolving chef” concept brings gourmet dining to guests’ apartments. Alternatively guests can dine in the Butterfly Café or the International Rumours restaurant. The Murjan Coral Signature Spa offers a range of spa packages and has a rooftop swimming pool, fitness centre and private open-air exercise area. Guests have complimentary access to the pool and beach at the Coral Beach Resort, Sharjah, with complimentary transfers. Guests should note that Coral Boutique has a no alcohol policy.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

Coral Boutique Hotel Apartments are ideally located on the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Road, one of fastest developing business and leisure districts in Dubai. It is five minutes from Dubai International Convention Centre, 25 minutes from Sharjah and 30 minutes from Dubai international airport. Situated at the heart of Dubai’s emerging leisure and lifestyle business hub, the apartments have easy access to recreational beaches and golf courses and are a short walk to the Emirates Shopping Mall & Ski Slope.

Airports
Distance	11 km
Airport Transfers	The hotel apartments provide complimentary transfers from and to the airport.

Cities and Sights
Distance	8 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi Transfers

Layout Description

The Coral Boutique has a club style lobby area with central atrium and glass lifts. The reception and concierge desk is located in the lobby and Rumours International restaurant leads off the lobby. The Butterfly Café is situated within the central atrium courtyard and has views of the open glass lifts. A corridor leads to Casa de Cuba cigar lounge and a small meeting room. The ladies beauty salon and men's barber shop are located on the ground floor, whilst the luxurious apartments are located around the galleried atrium over the remaining floors. The Majun Spa, Health club and rooftop swimming pool are located on the 7th floor.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours
Languages Spoken	English, Arabic, Hindi, Philippine
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange	All major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged	Taxi's are arranged on request
Tours Arranged	A variety of activities can be arranged including Tours of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ajman, Dinner Cruises, Safari's to the Desert, Wadi Hatta or Hajar Mountains, a Night at the Races, Camel Riding, Sand Skiing, Snorkelling or Scuba Diving.

Guest Relations	Guest Relations
Concierge Services	Standard Services
Medical Facilities	Doctor on call 24 hours
Parking	Complimentary valet parking

Cranley Comment

The intimate lobby area has the ambience of a private members club. It has a central atrium with stainless steel pillars, waterfalls, tropical plants and a pinnacle glass roof. There is a marble reception desk with an oriental feature and concierge desk, both situated in front of an attractive screen. The concierge provide personalised executive level assistance from travel arrangements to golf and yacht bookings. There is a bell boy desk with staff available on a 24 hour basis to arrange taxis and assist with luggage. Guests can relax in the Butterfly lobby café overlooking the open glass lifts.

Shops & Amenities

Description

Ladies Beauty Salon and Men's Barber Shop: Open 9:30 to 19:00. The salon and barber shop are located on the ground floor and offer hairdressing and other services such as manicures and pedicures as well as the sale of beauty products.

Cranley Comment

The Coral Boutique has an in-house beauty salon and barber shop for ladies and men. In addition, the hotel apartments are conveniently situated within walking distance of the Mall of the Emirates, set to be the biggest shopping Mall in the region. Many top name brands have taken retail space in the Mall, which is also the base for the first indoor ski-slope in the UAE.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	7
Total Rooms	78
Elevators	2
Rooms per Elevator	39
Total Staff	63
Staff per Room	0.8

Check-in Time	14:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Subject to availibility
Smoking Rooms	2 Smoking Rooms per floor
Room Service	24 hours with full menu. Revolving Chefs concept allows guests to order and enjoy a la carte dishes in their apartments
Laundry Service	Same day service if dropped off by 9:00

Cranley Comment

The accommodation hallways lead off an open atrium area that extends the full height of the building with a glass ceiling to create an airy atmosphere. There are views of the Butterfly Cafe from all floors down the centre of the atrium with 13 apartments to a floor. The Coral Boutique has 78 well appointed luxury apartments furnished to a high standard. The one, two and three bedroom apartments have designer fittings and state of the art kitchens, spacious lounge/dining rooms, stylish accessories and luxury en-suite bathrooms.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
One Bedroom Apartment	42	18 Sheikh Zayed Road 24 City Buildings	Separate lounge/dining room Guest cloakroom 1 Plasma Satellite TV 1 Satellite TV DVD player Safe Air conditioning Full size refrigerator Hot Plate Toaster Washer/dryer Machine Microwave Kettle Iron & Ironing board Bathrobes Hairdryer Coral branded amenities	3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children in extra beds	69

Cranley Comment

One Bedroom Apartments have minimalist modern designs and are decorated in pastels with creams and gold fabrics, walnut furniture and cream marble floors throughout. The apartments have floor to ceiling windows and a guest cloakroom. The separate lounge/dining room is open plan and has a plasma screen TV, DVD player, fully fitted kitchen with black marble worktops, dual stainless steel sink, fitted breakfast bar and table with seating for 4. The bedroom has a king size bed, TV and desk/mirrored vanity unit and is decorated with contemporary style rugs and a gold framed hand painted Arabic sketches. The modern marble bathroom has a bath tub and walk-in shower, as well as a vanity area with twin washbasins, hairdryer and magnifying mirror.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Two Bedroom Apartment	24	6 Sheikh Zayed Road 18 City Buildings	As per the One Bedroom Apartments with the added benefit of being larger and: Additional Bedroom with king size bed Additional en-suite Bathroom Balcony with table and chairs Dining for 6 Additional Satellite TV	5 Adults or 4 Adults and 2 Children in extra beds	130

Cranley Comment

Two Bedroom Apartments have minimalist modern designs and are decorated in beige, creams and golds with walnut furniture and cream marble floors throughout. The apartments have floor to ceiling windows and a balcony furnished with a table and 2 chairs. The separate lounge/dining room is open plan and has a wall mounted plasma screen TV, DVD player, fully fitted kitchen with black marble worktops, dual stainless steel sink and breakfast bar. The dining room has seating for 6 and there is also a guest cloakroom. Both bedrooms have a king size bed, TV and a desk/mirrored vanity unit and are decorated with contemporary style rugs and gold framed hand painted Arabic sketches. The en-suite modern marble bathrooms have a tub and walk- in rain shower, as well as a vanity area with twin washbasins, hairdryer and magnifying mirror.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Three Bedroom Apartment	12	6 Sheikh Zayed Road 6 City Buildings	As per the Two Bedroom Apartments with the added benefit of being larger and: Additional Bedroom with Twin beds Addition en-suite Bathroom Additional Satellite TV Dining for 8	7 Adults or 6 Adults and 3 children in extra beds	171

Cranley Comment

Three Bedroom Apartments have minimalist modern designs and are decorated in beige, creams and golds with walnut furniture and cream marble floors throughout. The apartments have floor to ceiling windows and a balcony furnished with a table and 4 chairs. The separate lounge/dining area is open plan and has a wall mounted plasma screen TV, DVD player, fully fitted kitchen with black marble worktops, dual stainless steel sink and breakfast bar. The dining room has seating for 8 and there is also a guest cloakroom. All bedrooms have a TV and a desk/mirrored vanity unit and are decorated with contemporary style rugs and gold framed hand painted Arabic sketches. There are 2 bedrooms each with a king size bed and a 3rd bedroom with twin beds. The en-suite modern marble bathrooms have a tub and walk-in rain shower, as well as a vanity area with twin washbasins, hairdryer and magnifying mirror.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

Rumours International Restaurant offers guests indoor and outdoor dining with an open cooking kitchen, whilst the Butterfly Café situated in the atrium courtyard serves light food and snacks. In addition, the revolving chef concept serves apartments with gourmet dining. Guests should note that the Coral Boutique has a no alcohol policy and that alcoholic beverages are not served in the restaurants or on the premises.

Rumours

Restaurant Type	International
Restaurant Capacity	Total of 36 of which 24 inside and 12 outside
Opening Times	All day dining 6:00 to 23:00 Breakfast: 6:00 to 10:30
Dress Codes	Smart Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated non-Smoking Area
Children’s Facilities	High Chairs
Breakfast Options	A la carte Breakfast

Cranley Comment

Rumours restaurant has a gourmet stainless steel kitchen where guests can watch their meals being prepared by specialist chefs. The restaurant has marble floors and is decorated in bright colorful designs with a central art deco stainless steel and wood feature palm tree. Guests can also dine outside on the terrace area and can choose from an a la carte menu of appetizers, soups, main courses, sweets, desserts and sandwiches. Rumours serves a range of coffees, teas and other non alcoholic beverages.

Butterfly Cafe

Restaurant Type	Cafe
Restaurant Capacity	48
Opening Times	24 hours
Dress Codes	Smart Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated Smoking Areas
Children’s Facilities	High chairs
Breakfast Options	No

Cranley Comment

The Butterfly Café is situated in the central atrium lobby and features stainless steel pillars, waterfalls, tropical plants and a stone featured fresco extending from the floor to the pinnacle glass roof. There are modern gas style lights and slate stone floors with tables for 4 or corner seating sofas with coffee tables. The café serves snacks, salads, toasted sandwiches, desserts, soft drinks and other non alcoholic beverages.

Bars

Number of Bars	2
Bar Comments

Guests should note that the Coral Boutique has a no alcohol policy and that alcoholic beverages are not served in bars, lounges or anywhere else on the premises.

Gym & Tonic

Bar Type	Health Club and Pool Bar
Opening Times	6:00 to 22:00
Dress Codes	Casual/Swim and Sportswear

Smoking Policy	No policy
Admissions Policy	No policy

Cranley Comment

Situated on the rooftop, the Gym & Tonic offers a waiter service for non alcoholic drinks and snacks, serving guests using the gym or guests who are relaxing around the pool on the terrace. There are tables and chairs around the pool area for guests to sit at.

Casa de Cuba

Bar Type	Cigar Lounge
Bar Capacity	16
Opening Times	24 hours
Dress Codes	Casual