First Central Hotel Suites, Barsha Heights

A small yet smart community, Barsha Heights is located in the heart of ‘pulsating Dubai’. It is home to several lifestyle aparthotels that offer stylish accommodation to business and leisure seekers. One of the family-friendly hospitality and residential projects in this lively business district is First Central Hotel Suites.

Established in 2011, First Central Hotel Suites is a GreenKey-certified real estate development by the fastest growing hospitality management company called Central Hotels. This four-star hotel features 524 luxury suites, international-style dining options and a wide range of leisure and business amenities that are distributed between 30 floors. Whether you are here for a business trip or considering a longer stay, First Central Hotel Apartments offers supreme comfort and ultimate luxury. Since the project offers proximity to many tourist attractions such as Al Sufouh Beach, golf courses, shopping malls, it is also an ideal accommodation for leisure-seekers.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Barsha Heights (Tecom)
• Number of floors: 30
• Number of units: 524
• Unit type: Studio and 1-bedroom apartments
• Type of ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Gymnasium, health club, swimming pool, sauna, spa, business centre, banquet

There are multiple options for parking in the First Central Hotel Suites, Barsha Heights. Guests can either opt for self-parking or for valet parking service, all of which are free of cost. The parking area is fully secure and well lit.

The hotel features multiple high-speed elevators for guests and staff.

Security in the First Central Hotel Suites, Dubai is a state of the art. The aparthotel provides residents with an electric key and lock system. In addition to the uniformed security staff that sits at access gates, there are surveillance cameras in every non-private area onsite. The lobby area and other public spaces are well-conditioned with a cooling system. Apartments have an air-conditioning system with individual control.

Professionals can hold their corporate meetings at the business centre. For small-scale events, First Central Hotel also provides banquet facilities.

Fitness enthusiasts can visit the well-equipped gym in First Central Hotel Suites, Barsha Heights that is open for guests as well as long-stayers.

Along with a restaurant and café, lifestyle amenities in First Central Hotel include a rooftop pool, sun loungers with umbrellas, a public patio and a health club with sauna, steam room and spa service. Individuals who wish to smoke have access to designated smoking areas. Parents can also seek babysitting or childcare services available with a surcharge. There is also a television in the lobby area.

There are round-the-clock concierge services in First Central Hotel Suites, Tecom for all guests. Well-Trained front desk staff is always on-site and is well-versed in various languages such as English, Russian, Arabic, French and Hindi.

Safety features in First Central Hotel Suites include smoke alarms and water sprinklers in rooms and kitchens. They are triggered in case of a fire break, providing the first-line defence against huge damage.

First Central Hotel Apartments houses 524 air-conditioned residential units that include studios and 1-bed apartments. All these cosy units feature wooden furniture, marble flooring and a balcony.

The average area of studio apartments lie between 325 sq. ft. and 413 sq. ft. There are two types of studio suites in the hotel, known as classic and executive. Each studio comes with either a king-size bed or two twin beds, a fully equipped kitchenette and a modern bathroom. The cooking area includes facilities like a hot plate, microwave, mini-fridge, tea and coffee making appliances. Other facilities include iron and ironing board, in-room safe, wireless internet connection and 32-inch LCD TV. The spacious bathrooms feature soaking tubs.

1-bed suites in First Central Hotel Apartments measure between 550 sq. ft. and 580 sq. ft. Similar to the studio apartments, these are also available with two options: classic and executive. Each 1 BHK flat includes a bedroom, separate lounge room with dining area, fully equipped kitchenette and a modern bathroom. The kitchenette includes a microwave oven, double-door fridge, tea/ coffee maker and ironing facility.

The nearest bus station is Al Barsha Heights, Mazoon Hotel & Apartments, accessible within a 4-minute walking distance. Al Barsha Heights, Mashael Building 1 is a 5-minute walk way whereas Al Barsha Heights, Saleh Building Lahej 1 is a 6-minute walk from the hotel.

The nearest metro station from First Central Hotel Apartments is Dubai Internet City Metro Station 2, a 9-minute walk away. Other options include Mashreq Metro Station 1 and Mall of the Emirates Metro Station, accessible within a 10-minute drive from the building. To find more about their routes and timings, you can read Dubai Metro Guide on Bayut.

Knowledge Village 2 and Palm Jumeirah are the two closest tram stations to First Central Hotel Apartments. These are located at a 9 and 11-minute driving distance. You can find their fares on Bayut’s Dubai Tram Guide.

From fine-dining to room service, the aparthotel lets its guests experience a wide variety of dining options. First Central Hotel Apartments is home to one of the fine-dining places in Barsha Heights. Known as Beastro, the restaurant offers an exclusive selection of continental food such as smashed burgers, Japanese fish sandwich, grilled cheese, poutine, etc. Apart from the all-day dining service with weekly offers like Veggie-day or a Sea Food fiesta, it is also accompanied by Lavazza Café. Located in the lobby, the café serves light snacks, cold beverages and coffee. As for restaurants near First Central Hotel Apartments, there are many upscale options such as:

• Al Dente
• Kung
• Nay

Since all three exist in the central cluster, it takes only a minute or two to reach either Al Dente, Kung or Nay on foot. Kung serves Korean food, Al Dente specialises in Italian cuisine and Nay has Lebanese variety. In the same cluster, one can find a few licensed options too such as:

• Liqd Tapas Bar
• The Clavichord
• Crown & Lion

Located just a few steps, Liqd is an Ibiza-style poolside bar which is situated in the adjacent TRYP by Wyndham building. A cosy music lounge, The Clavichord in Signature 1 Hotel is on a 3-minute walk away. A classic British pub, Crown & Lion in Byblos Hotel is just a minute away on foot.

Supermarkets near First Central Suites include:

• F Mart Supermarket
• New Safestway Supermarket
• West Zone

Requiring mere minutes of walk, F Mart Supermarket is situated in the neighbouring API Tower. New Safestway Supermarket is one of the latest additions in Barsha Heights retail offering. It is located on a 4-minute walking distance in Al Shafar Tower 1. One of the popular supermarkets in Dubai called West Zone is on a 3-minute drive in Al Hawai Residence.

There are numerous residential and commercial projects in the vicinity of First Central Hotel Suites. Some of these include:

• Stella Tower – Residential building
• Al Barsha Heights – Residential building
• DAMAC Smart Heights – Commercial building
• DAMAC Executive Heights – Commercial building
• Time Oak Hotel & Suites – 4-star Hotel

People looking for permanent residence nearby can find many buildings in Barsha Heights. This includes Stella Tower, Al Barsha Heights, Crystal Blue Tower and Tecom 1 Tower.

There are also many corporate centres nearby including DAMAC Smart Heights, DAMAC Executive Heights and Tameem House. Most of these have fully-fitted furnished offices, both for sale and rent.

As there are large corporate centres in the area, foreigners visiting these commercial buildings for meetings can opt to stay in the nearby hotels. Apart from First Central Hotel, there are other options including Time Oak Hotel & Suites and TRYP by Wyndham. Both of these are 4-star hotels with suitable accommodations for everyone.

The nearest landmarks to First Central Hotel Apartments include:

• Jebel Ali Racecourse
• Emirates Golf Club
• Al Sufouh Beach

Listed among the top golf courses in Dubai, The Faldo and The Majlis courses are a major part of Emirates Golf Club which is accessible in 12 minutes. Located to the south of Barsha Heights, Jebel Ali Racecourse is a 9-minute drive away, whereas Al Sufouh Beach is on an 8-minute drive towards the north.

With in-house luxury amenities and leisure sports nearby, First Central Hotel & Suites is a perfect option for a long-stay. Also, being near to the two main business centres by DAMAC (Both Smart and Executive Heights) the hotel receives a large influx of corporate people. However, if you are a family with three or more people, you may have to look for other accommodations in Tecom as the hotel only has studios and 1-bedroom apartments.

WHERE IS THE FIRST CENTRAL HOTEL SUITES LOCATED?

First Central Hotel Suites is located in Barsha Heights Dubai.

WHAT TYPES OF APARTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FIRST CENTRAL HOTEL SUITES?

There are studio and 1-bedroom units in the hotel apartment tower.