I don’t know if some of you had to face the situation of looking for a place in Dubai for a short-term stay, because you were still job hunting or unsure about your future plans for living in the city….but I was there when I first moved to Dubai and so are many people that I have met. I even had someone ask me for advise about where to stay for a short-term period recently. Obviously, not everyone likes to share their private space with others. So for all of you individual souls out there, I have a new property that you can consider moving into if you were in town and were looking for a short-term rental place. Four Points By Sheraton on Sheikh Zayed Road actually has apartments fully equipped with a washer, fridge and other essential facilities. And most importantly, the hotel is located on a prime location only a few minutes walking distance from Financial Center Metro Station.
What’s more is that the hotel has a number of cool restaurants, in addition to a roof top lounge – with the best views of Sheikh Zayed Road….I can’t believe I’m letting this secret out! Honestly, I found out about the roof top location when I was looking for a spot to take a photo for my University photography course. And this is what I was able to get:
A few months later, I get to try out the Iftar menu at the Moroccan Restaurant and Lounge at the Four Points By Sheraton SZR. What makes this venue worth a try is its authentic Moroccan fare presented by a purely Moroccan chef 🙂 Check out their Iftar set menu for AED 175:
Starters
The traditional Moroccan harira soup was absolutely divine…the taste was just right and it wasn’t too heavy like what you get at some Moroccan concepts. It definitely didn’t fill you up to the point that you can’t have your main course or any more food.
We had two types of salad: one was made with eggplants and the other with capsicum in a rich tomato sauce. Again, the salads were light, healthy and full of flavor.
Main Course
The infamous Couscous was made to perfection, complimented by the vegetables traditionally added to the healthy dish. To add richness to the Couscous, there was a wonderfully cooked lamb Tagine. The tagine had some nicely toasted almonds and glazed prunes for a more healthy and rich taste.
Dessert
Continuing with the healthy and nutritious take on Moroccan food, we had a mildly sweet rice pudding and some fresh fruits with ice-cream on the side.
What’s so special about the Moroccan Restaurant and Lounge?
- It offers a healthy, light and nutritious Iftar set-course menu, created by a real Moroccan chef!
- It doesn’t allow over-eating like what usually happens with the typical buffet-style Iftars all around town.
- It’s a well-balanced meal at a comfortable setting. Not too formal or glamorous like most hotels in the city.
- It’s easily accessible by car or by metro as it’s within walking distance from the Financial Center Metro Station.
Final Notes
- The Four Points By Sheraton is a Four-star property under the Starwood hotel group.
- It’s suitable for both the business traveler and families with kids on vacation or a short trip.
- It offers short-term or long-term stays with fully equipped hotel apartments.
So there you have it, three hidden gems in one place!
You can opt to stay at the hotel rooms or apartment rooms, visit the roof top to take amazing photos of the city streets and lights (after getting permission from the PR team), or dine in at one of their cool and top-quality restaurants and lounges!
Contact:
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