Coral Al Khobar offers iftar and suhoor buffets over Ramadhan

Located in the heart of the city, the Coral Al Khobar Hotel is an ideal place to share an iftar buffet with family and friends. A further selection of Arabic and Mediterranean specialties will be available for the suhoor buffet, from midnight till 3am.

The buffet will feature a wide variety of cold and hot dishes from the GCC and Levant countries, as well as from the Maghreb. Michel Mandrea, General Manager of Coral Al Khobar Hotel said, “Our culinary team has prepared the menu for ftar and suhoor buffets to suit every taste. These specialties include popular desserts associated with the Ramadan festivities. ”

The hotel will also have live entertainment every evening. Another attraction is a daily raffle for up to 15 gifts. All raffle tickets will also have a chance to win a car in the mega draw to be held at the end of Ramadhan.

The iftar buffet, available from sunset onwards, is priced at SR185 per person. The hotel also has discounts on group bookings. 

Coral Al Khobar Hotel opens family section in its Rumours Cafe

Continuing its efforts to provide more family-friendly services, the Coral Al Khobar Hotel has opened a Family Section at its Rumours Cafe as of May 11, 2015. 

The family section serves ala carte breakfast and light meals from 6am to 2am, as well as snacks such as pastries and ice-cream. The coffee menu is comprehensive, with cappuccinos, Turkish coffee and French press cafetière as standard items. 

Michel Mandrea, General Manager of Coral Al Khobar Hotel, said: "One of the finest properties in the Eastern province, Coral Al Khobar Hotel is preferred by both business as well as leisure travellers. It is important for us to understand our guests’ preferences and provide them with an option that suits them the best. Opening the Family Section at Rumours Cafe is just another step in that direction. It provides a relaxing area for guests to unwind with an exciting menu of tea and coffee options that will both refresh and revive any time of the day.”

Coral Al Khobar Hotel is 55 km from Dammam Airport and 18 km from Dammam train station. The Gold Souk, Prince Mohd Bin Fahd Amusement Park, the Saudi Aramco Exhibit, Al Khobar Corniche, Venicia Mall and Al-Rashid Mall are within minutes of the hotel. 

HMH reiterates investment focus on KSA

HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings (HMH) says Saudi Arabia is central to its expansion strategy, with the group looking to double its existing portfolio of hotels in the country over the next five years.

HMH quoted industry reports that the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia relies heavily on religious tourism. Inbound tourism expenditure reached SAR58.5 billion (US$15.6 billion) in 2013, compared to SAR41.6 billion (US$11.1 billion) from domestic travel in the same year. Growing domestic and international tourist volumes are driving demand for quality accommodations in the country. 

Speaking at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Laurent Voivenel, CEO of HMH stated, “Saudi Arabia is a key growth market for us. Riyadh, Jeddah and Madina are the hubs of hotel investment in the country due to the high demand in the cities. Being a halal-friendly, alcohol-free international chain of hotels, HMH is the ideal choice for any hotel owner or investor with the same philosophy and principles. For us being halal-friendly is not simply a business decision but is part of our culture and DNA. This places us in a very advantageous position in the Kingdom. 

"We are therefore, eager to capitalise on our expertise and in-depth understanding of the market and will be soon expanding our network to other key cities in KSA including Makka and Jeddah."

Voivenel said that the opening of the Coral Al Madina Hotel will be HMH's biggest and most prestigious opening of the year. "ATM is the perfect platform to introduce it to key players in the industry. The luxurious 5-star enjoys an unrivalled location just across the road overlooking the Al Masjid Al Nabawi Al Sharief (the Prophet’s Holy Mosque). The hotel is being developed to be the first ‘Smart’ hotel in Madina offering the most advanced technology including high-tech smart rooms," he said.

The countdown to the opening has already begun with the hotel in final stages of development. Featuring 400-plus rooms and suites, spread over 10 floors and five basements, Coral Al Madina Hotel is owned by Mobarak Hotels Group that has appointed Designs Company, specialised in providing integrated hotel solutions, to oversee their growth and expansion. All rooms offer convenience and luxury, coupled with views of the Holy Mosque. 

Laurent stressed, “Each room at Coral Al Madina Hotel is thoughtfully equipped to meet the needs of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and families."

The hotel also offers three restaurants and a lobby lounge, two meeting rooms with adaptable function spaces, a business centre, fully-equipped gym and spa, shopping arcade, private parking as well as helicopter landing site.

HMH began operations in KSA with Coral Al Khobar Hotel eight years ago followed by expansion in Riyadh, Jubail, Al Ahsa and most recently Madina. Laurent said, 

Need background? Read the Suroor Asia blog post about HMH's partnerships in Al Madina Al Munawarrah.