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Coral Oriental, Dubai
Hotel Address
Burj Nahar Roundabout
Deira
P.O.Box No 83252
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
 
Cranley Rating

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Hotel Summary
Category Hotel
Hotel Opened
 2005
Cranley Summary
A modern, newly-built boutique style hotel located in the heart of Deira within walking distance to the city’s financial, cultural and shopping districts. The hotel has a modern design with an eclectic mix of antique and modern features. The public areas are decorated in modern style dark wood panelling with cream walls and red and gold drapes. The hotel has 95 rooms and suites, which benefit from being larger than average with a good range of interconnecting rooms. The hotel has a restaurant specialising in International cuisine and buffets and a separate coffee shop. Business travellers are catered for by having wireless internet access in the hotel and dial-up internet connection in rooms and suites, as well as a business centre. The hotel also has a function room. Guests have use of pool, gym and spa facilities at sister Coral hotels close by with complimentary transport provided. Guests should note that the hotel has a no alcohol policy.
Hotel Location & Layout
Location Description
The Coral Oriental is located in the city centre of Deira, within walking distance of the city’s financial, cultural and shopping districts on Al Rashid Road, which is a colourful mix of souks, skyscrapers and malls. Deira is the oldest district of the city, built around the creek with its bustling Arabic culture and promenade. Ideally situated for an inner city option, the Al Futtaim Mosque is just across the road and the fashionable Oud Metha, Satwa and Karma districts are within walking distance.
Airports
Distance
 4 km
Airport Transfers
 The hotel provides complimentary transfers by courtesy couch to and from the airport upon request.
Cities and Sights
Distance
 1 km
City/Sight Transfers
 The hotel's courtesy coach is available to transport guests to the city centre shopping malls. Taxis transfers can also be arranged.
Layout Description
Guests enter the boutique style hotel through revolving doors and are greeted by traditionally dressed staff. The lobby has a split level layout with the Rumours Café and lounge area located on the lower level. Marble steps lead to 3 check-in desks on the upper level, where the gift shop, salon and business centre are located. Al Nafoora International restaurant is located off the main lobby area.
Lobby & Guest Relations
Open Hours
 24 hours
Languages Spoken English, Arabic, Russian, French, Italian, German, Philippine, Hindi
Payment Methods All major credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange All major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged 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 Standard Sevices.
In addition the Rouba Tours desk opens from 9:00 to 21:00 and provides the following services:
Tours
Car Hire
Airline reservations
Concierge Services
 Standard Services
Medical Facilities Doctor on call 24 hours
Parking Complimentary Valet Parking
Cranley Comment
The split level modern style lobby with dark polished wood, cream walls and marble floors has a feature mirror with world map and clocks showing worldwide times. The lobby is decorated with tall grandfather clocks and wicker screens and the floor to ceiling windows have red and gold velvet drapes. On the lower level there is Rumours Café and a lounge area with ample seating for guests to relax. Marble steps lead to 3 check-in desks on the upper level with a gift shop and salon.
Shops & Amenities
Description
Lobby Shop: Open 9:00 to 23:00 selling gifts, toiletries, tobacco, confectionery and souvenirs.

Twinkle Salon: Open 9:00 to 21:00
Ladies and Men’s Hairdressing
Manicures
Pedicures
Beauty Services
Cranley Comment
The hotel's gift shop provides guests with the necessary amenities, whilst the salon offers ladies and men’s hairdressing and other beauty services. Both are located in the upper lobby area. The Deira shopping malls and souqs are within walking distance of the hotel and there is a courtesy shuttle bus to the Dubai shopping malls. This service operates twice daily and guests are advised to check with the concierge for departure and pick up times.
Rooms, Suites & Villas
Number of Floors 5
Total Rooms 95
Elevators 3
Rooms per Elevator 32
Total Staff 70
Staff per Room 0.7
Check-in Time 12:00
Check-out Time 12:00
Late Checkout Subject to availibility
Smoking Rooms Non-smoking rooms available
Room Service 24 hour
Laundry Service Same day if collected by 9:00
Cranley Comment
The Coral Oriental benefits from having larger than average rooms. Guests have a choice between Standard Rooms, Junior Suites and large Executive Suites. Executive Suites can interconnect with an adjoining Standard twin room, making them ideal family accommodation. Standard Rooms also have interconnecting doors. All rooms and suites are furnished in modern style light oak furniture with gold trim and are tastefully decorated, with all Suites being decorated with silk fabrics. Guests should note that some of the Standard Rooms look onto open apartment block rooftops with unobstructed sight of living quarters and conditions.
  Type of Room, Views & Facilities
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Standard 78

Deira City & Rooftops

Satellite TV
Dial up internet
Remote control light switch
Safe
Mini bar
Tea & Coffee making facilities
Hairdryer
Coral branded in-room amenities

2 Adults and 1 Child 39
Cranley Comment
Standard rooms have either a King bed or 2 Single beds with interconnecting doors for families and are decorated in creams with blue carpets. The rooms are furnished in modern-style light oak furniture with gold trim including a desk/mirrored vanity unit and coffee table with chairs. The bathrooms have blue floor tiles and grey and blue wall tiles with a marble mirrored washbasin/vanity area, tub with overhead shower and fitted hairdryer. Guests should note that Standard Rooms have no in-room electrical sockets.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Junior Suite 8

Deira City

As for Standard Rooms with the added benefit of being larger and furnished with armchairs.

 2 Adults and 2 Children 56
Cranley Comment
Junior suites are open plan and decorated in peach with blue carpets and sand, deep green silk fabrics. They are furnished in modern style light oak furniture with gold trim including a desk/mirrored vanity unit, coffee table with chairs and arm chairs and ornate gold lamps. The bathrooms have green floor tiles and grey and green wall tiles with a marble mirrored washbasin/vanity area, tub with overhead shower and fitted hairdryer.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Executive Suite 9

Deira City

As for Junior Suites with the added benefit of being larger and having:
Separated Bedroom and Lounge areas
Sofa
2 Satellite TV's
2 Bathrooms

 4 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children 78
Cranley Comment
Executive suites are decorated with pink mottle effect walls and green carpets with deep red and green silk fabrics. They are furnished in modern style light oak furniture with gold trim including a desk/mirrored vanity unit, coffee table with chairs and ornate gold lamps. The bed headboard forms a dividing partition separating the bedroom from the open plan style lounge area, which is furnished with a sofa and plasma screen TV. The suites have 2 bathrooms both decorated with green floor tiles and grey and green wall tiles. The bathrooms each have a marble mirrored washbasin/vanity area, tub with overhead shower and fitted hairdryer. Executive suites can interconnect with an adjoining Standard twin room, making them ideal family accommodation.
Restaurants & Cafés
Number of Restaurants
 2
Restaurant Comments
The Coral Oriental has an International restaurant with buffet options and also a café coffee shop. Guests should note that the hotel has a no alcohol policy and that no alcoholic beverages are therefore served in the restaurants or elsewhere in the hotel.
  Al Nafoora  
Restaurant Type International
Restaurant Capacity 80
Opening Times Open 24 hours
Breakfast: 6:30 to 11:00
Lunch: 12:00 to 15:00
Dinner: 19:00 to 23:00
Dress Codes Smart Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non smoking area
Children’s Facilities Children’s menu
High chairs are available
Breakfast Options Buffet Breakfast
Cranley Comment
Al Nafoora restaurant is located off the main lobby and guests enter the restaurant under a wood archway with tropical climbing plants. The restaurant is furnished with dark wood tables and is decorated in cream and gold with wood panelling and polished dark wood floors. There are floor to ceiling windows draped with red and gold velvet curtains. Guests have the option of buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner or the international a-la-carte menu.
  Rumours Café  
Restaurant Type Coffee Shop
Restaurant Capacity 20
Opening Times 24 hours
Dress Codes Smart Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non smoking area
Children’s Facilities Children's menu from the Room Service menu
Breakfast Options No
Cranley Comment
Rumours coffee shop is situated in the lobby area. It is furnished in a traditional style with small intimate tables and wicker screens and has floor to ceiling windows with red and gold velvet drapes. Guests can order a selection of specialty coffees from the Rumours menu or have the option of selecting from the room service menu.
Business & Event Facilities
Wireless Internet Available complimentary throughout the hotel
In-Room Services Chargeable dial-up internet available
Business Centre
The Business Centre is open from 9:00 to 23:00 and is equipped with two computer workstations with high speed internet and a printer. It is situated in the management and administration offices of the hotel in the upper lobby area. The following additional services are offered:
Typing
Photocopying
Faxing
Meetings & Events
The Al Denterest function room has capacity for 100 guests and has floor to ceiling windows with red and gold velvet drapes. It is a large oblong room that can be used for family occasions, parties, business meetings and conferences. The room has no AV equipment but can be set up with various seating combinations to suit any occasion. Catering is provided by arrangement with the hotel depending on the function.
Cranley Comment
The Coral Oriental has a function room available for meetings or banquets. Business travellers are well catered for with wireless internet available throughout the hotel, dial-up internet access in rooms and suites. There is a small business centre located in the hotel's administration and office area and is equipped with 2 desks with computer terminals, a printer and a photocopier. Guests staying at the Coral Oriental can arrange through reception for additional services such as courier, secretarial, language translation and the services of a local printing company.
Children’s Facilities & Clubs
Restaurant Facilities See Restaurants
Babysitting service
Available on request at a charge.
Beaches
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