Review: Conrad Dubai

 

Conrad Dubai camel and key cards

Cebu & Expo 2020 Flying Emirates First & Business Class

Date of stay: October 2-3, 2021
Address: Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Centre - Trade Centre 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Nightly Rate: 706.02 AED
Room: Booked 2 Double Beds Skyline View, upgraded to 2 Double Beds Executive Room

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Hotel Exterior & Entrance

Hotel exterior

Entrance

Entrance

Lobby & Reception

Lobby

Lobby seating area

Isla Lobby Lounge

Reception

Concierge and Bell Boy desk

Check-in

We arrived around 12 noon and was helped by Ms. Frenny from the Guest Relations. We were offered some cold towels as well some fresh orange juice. Their credit card reader was actually impressive as they were using a touch screen. As it was too early and the room was not ready yet, we were asked to wait in the Executive Lounge where we were served some drinks and eventually some cookies and canapes as it was already time for Afternoon Tea. When the room became available, we received our room key as well as a welcome letter.

A letter from the Front Office Manager with Executive Lounge benefits

Elevators & Hallway

Elevators

Directory (the highest floor is 46th floor)

A hand sanitizer is a big plus these days 👍 

Hallway

Two Double Beds Executive Room, 4411

Room entrance with the Hilton seal 👍

Immediately after entering the room, you´d find a full length mirror to the right.

Light controls

Twin beds

Phone, light controls and universal socket 👍

Two chairs and a coffee table

Welcome amenity (a box of wonderful dates) and a letter from the General Manager 😍

A lovely work desk 😉

Universal sockets, USB socket, etc.

The complimentary wifi was fast 👍

LG TV

TV channels

Disinfecting antibacterial wipes

Espresso machine, Dilmah tea bags, complimentary bottles of water

Glasses

Cups, electric kettle, ice bucket

Miniref

The bathroom was huge and offered the usual bath amenities from Shanghai Tang 👍

There were also dental kits, vanity kits and shower caps on offer.

Walk-in shower

Shanghai Tang bath amenities and a loofah in the shower room 😉

Bathtub

Shanghai Tang bath amenities beside the bathtub

Although I very seldom use mirror TVs in hotel bathrooms, this is always appreciated 👍

TV remote controls

Toilet and bidet

Digital scale

Conrad Dubai bathrobe

Closet with bathrobes, slippers and laundry bag

Most if not all Conrad hotels I´ve stayed at offer really nice pair of slippers but unfortunately, the slippers offered by Conrad Dubai was a bit subpar.

Safe, iron and ironing board

Luggage rack

Hairdryer

Evacuation map

Great view of Dubai skyline

View

I have exchanged emails with the Guest Relations Supervisor who informed me that the Conrad Dubai Camel is on a chargeable basis of AED 80 per piece. It would have been free had my trip last March of 2020 pushed thru, as per email of another Guest Relations Officer.

The Conrad Dubai Camel, an addition to my collection 👍

Executive Lounge, Level 24 (6:30am to 10pm)

Lounge entrance

Lounge opening hours

Conrad Dubai Executive Lounge foyer

Reception

Seating

Seating

Seating

Seating

Seating

Restroom

Restroom

View

View of the hotel´s own pool

Afternoon Tea (1pm to 3pm)

Canapes and desserts

Fruits

Cookies, tea and coffee

Family Hour/Happy Hour (5pm-6pm/6pm-8pm)

There is a family hour in the lounge from 5pm to 6pm where they don´t serve alcohol and the usual Happy Hour with alcoholic beverages being served from 6pm to 8pm. We visited the lounge during Family Hour and enjoyed the food offerings sans the alcoholic beverages.

Below are some photos from the Family Hour/ Happy Hour:

Fruits and desserts (coffee late, chocolate ganache for tart, Malva pudding)

Waldorf Slaw salad, Labneh mint, Falafel, Muhammara

Cheese board, Hummus, open-faced turkey mortadella sandwich, salad, rolls

Samosa 😋

Bliss 6 (Pool Bar on the 6th Floor)

Menu

Menu

Menu

From the menu, we tried the YM Ultimate Burger which was delicious 😋

Ballaró, Breakfast Buffet Restaurant, 6th Floor (6am to 11am)

Entrance

Seating

Seating (there is also outdoor seating during colder months)

Below are some photos from their extensive buffet:

Buffet area

Morning boosters

Cereals and yogurt

Bread, Danish pastries, croissants

Rolls, muffins

Salads (Babaganoush, Tabouleh, Moutabel)

Cold cuts (pastrami, mortadella, salami, etc.) and cheeses (feta, gouda, cheddar, etc)

Homemade cured salmon, the highlight of the breakfast buffet 👍

Raw eggs, sauces

Hot dishes including waffles, Frittata

Grilled tomatoes, steamed broccoli, Greek cheese pie, breakfast pizza, sausages

Taste of India

Taste of UAE

Pork station (pork sausage and pork bacon)

Sliced fruits

Juice station

Coffee and tea station

Amenities

The Spa is located on the 6th floor

The Spa

Fitness Center, 6th floor

Yoga pavilion, 6th floor

The pool was made even more beautiful with all the palm trees 😎

Pool garden 😉

Business center, 4th floor

Exploring the Area

Burj Khalifa

Dubai Aquarium and Dubai Mall

Dubai Frame

CONCLUSION

There are lots of things to love about our stay at the Conrad Dubai. First, the location is perfect as it is just beside the Metro Station. The rooms have nice and modern design and offered all we could ask for including fast wifi. The offering in the Executive Lounge during the afternoon tea and happy hour was very good, and the homemade cured salmon in the main breakfast restaurant was impressive. Of course the pool on the 6th floor was gorgeous with all the palm trees. Lastly, the staff we had contact with were all friendly. To all the staff of Conrad Dubai, Shukran 😉 Hope to be back soon.

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