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Issue 3 | Autumn 2013

Festive season is around the corner and we at Coral Beach Resort Sharjah are ready to take it on! We’ve got newly reopened outlets, brand new offerings,

and plenty of deals going on all season for all of our guests to enjoy.

From Casa Samak’s revamped menu that includes seafood favorites like sushi and sashimi to Coral Beach Resort’s Culinary Academy for ladies to the hotel’s new offering of aqua activities in collaboration with Al Khor Water Sports & Dive Center, there’s not a chance guests can get bored if they book a stay with us!

Read all about these great happenings in this edition of the Coral Chronicle and, whether short or long, enjoy your stay at Coral Beach Resort Sharjah.

Coral Beach Resort was recently awarded Trip Advisor’s “Certificate of Excellence” based on the exceptional rating hotel guests have given the property on

tripadvisor.com.The “Certificate of Excellence” is awarded

to top-performing businesses that rank in the top 10% worldwide for traveler feedback. By providing valuable feedback to the hotel, Coral Beach Resort’s staff and management have been able to hear guests request and suggestions and thus deliver great, effective results.

To give your feedback about the property and to read what others have had to say about their stay at Coral Beach, visit bit.ly/14lFWIs. Or call us directly on (06) 522 9999.

Dear Guests,

Jean-Pierre SimonRegional General Manager

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there is nothing more precious than spending quality time with your loved ones, be it your family or friends, therefore Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has decided to make your outings truly memorable by giving you something that you can treasure. This season, don’t

miss out on the Dine & Dazzle promotion being offered at Coral Beach Resort Sharjah’s signature seafood restaurant, Casa Samak.

Ongoing until 30 April 2014, when you dine at Casa Samak, you get a dazzling privilege card from The Jewellery Vault by Damas that entitles

you to an upto 80% discount on a wide range of stunning jewellery and watches.Although there is no minimum consumption required to be eligible for the card, only one

card will be handed out per reservation, which will then give unrestricted access to five family members or friends of the carrier to The Jewellery Vault. For reservations, call (06) 522 9999, or visit www.coral-beachresortsharjah.com for more information.

The Dine & Dazzle Promotion

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e veryone knows that making sushi is an art. To get the right taste and flavor, you have to have all the elements in perfect balance, be it the thickness of the fish

slices, the texture of the rice — which cannot be over nor undercooked — the amount of rice vinegar, wasabi and soy sauce used, as well as the time required for the flavor to develop. Casa Samak Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar has perfected this art and is ready to serve!

Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has recently revamped their signature seaside seafood restaurant, Casa Samak, adding a brand new sushi menu to its list of offerings. Sharjah’s residents and visitors can now enjoy the freshest and most delicious preparations of sushi, sashimi, maki, nigiri, and so much more thanks to the restaurant’s experienced master sushi chef!

Located on the resort’s scenic private beach, Casa Samak is a beautiful hideaway boasting an exquisite seafood menu. Its chilled-out charm, outstanding food, and

Sharjah’s NewSushi Bar

With festive season around the corner, if you’re looking to entertain your friends

and family in style, join the newly launched Culinary Academy at Coral Beach Resort Sharjah. On offer are a range of courses for women including “Sushi Making,” “italian cuisine,” “french cuisine,” “Seafood cuisine,” “table Settings,” “flower arrangements,” and “Mocktails,” as well as other interesting and educational sessions such as “How to Welcome friends & Guests at Home.”

Mr Jean-Pierre Simon, regional General Manager, northern emirates, Coral Hotels & Resorts, says, “Good food is elemental to any celebration. cooking and hospitality is all about creativity, imagination,

learn tO COOk at COral’sCulinary aCademy

precision, and passion. these courses are a great opportunity for ladies to sharpen their culinary skills while giving them a chance to experience our kitchen and get a whole lot of precious tips from our award-winning chefs. We believe our classes will prove to be extremely useful for the attendees and will make an enormous difference to their cooking and food presentation, as well as the way they welcome guests at home”.

The first batch of ladies have already graduated from the academy upon successful completion of an exciting pastry-making programme.

for more information about Coral Beach Resort Sharjah’s Culinary Academy, call (06) 522 9999 or visit www.coral-beachresortsharjah.com.

exceptional service have long been popular with guests of the hotel. And now, the venue’s sushi selection is proving to be the Casa Samak’s biggest attraction!

Casa Samak is open daily for lunch and dinner. For reservations, call (06) 522 9999, or for more information visit www.coral-beachresortsharjah.com.

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W ater sports enthusiasts can now enjoy a range of activities at Coral Beach Resort Sharjah in partnership

with Sharjah’s aqua adventure specialists Al Khor Water Sports & Diving Center! Guests of the hotel can partake in non-motorized water sports such as sailing, catamaran, kayaking, paddle boating and wind surfing, as well as motorized water sports such as jet skiing, water skiing, wake and knee boarding, and banana boat and tube riding. Those who wish to take it a step further and master these sports can also take lessons at Coral Beach Resort.

Guests that are into scuba diving, snorkling, and fishing can now look to the hotel to book their trips as well. If a dive trip in the Northern Emirates and Oman or a deep sea fishing trip into the Gulf is what you’re after, then Coral and Al Khor can make it happen!

Moreover, those traveling in groups of up to six people can even book boat cruises through the hotel. From a one and a half hour trip to a three hour trip, sign up for this and enjoy another side of the emirate of Sharjah!

Water SportS Fun

For more information about all the different water sports and activities on offer, call (06) 522 9999, or visit www.coral-beachresortsharjah.com.

during a Guests’ Cocktail this past summer, two female guests asked Mr. Simon — without knowing that he is Coral Beach Resort’s

General Manager — where they could borrow or rent sports shoes as they were interested in using the treadmill in the hotel’s Fitness Center. As a gesture of goodwill and generosity, Mr. Simon instructed Mr. Satheesh Kumar, Coral Beach’s Executive Housekeeper, to purchase sports shoes for these guests so that they could enjoy the hotel’s facilities to the maximum. The very next day, two pairs of sports shoes were delivered to each lady’s room.

At Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, we make it a point to go that extra mile to ensure our guests’ comfort and satisfaction. The two guests that received the sports shoes were delighted and impressed with the hospitality shown to them, even informing Mr.

Kumar that this extra consideration taken by the hotel and its staff guarantees that the pair will definitely return to the hotel, as well as tell their friends about their unforgettable stay at Coral Beach Resort Sharjah.

A stay at Coral Beach means being well taken care of; make your reservation now on (06) 522 9999.

Making Your Request a Reality

Casa Samak puts on a “Seafood Buffet Night” every Thursday from 7:00pm till 11:00pm. Enjoy the largest seafood buffet in the Northern Emirates for just AED 120 per person! A large selection of seafood can be had along with live entertainment and a beautiful, relaxing ambience by the beach.

Coral Beach Resort Sharjah now offers a full-fledged and dedicated ice cream counter right on the beach. Perfect for cooling down while out in the sun or after taking part in some water sports, guests can now order up ice cream and smoothies, with flavors from the beloved brand, Baskin Robbins.

Al Bahar all-day dining restaurant hosts a “Sunday Roast” every Sunday evening. Enjoy a traditional roast night for only AED 80 per person. This meal is perfect for a family dinner and social get-togethers.

Foodie News

What’s going on this season at Coral Beach

Resort Sharjah...

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Here is Coral Beach Resort’s variation of this delicious dish, which serves 4...

IngredIents- 1¾ large cucumbers, peeled,

seeded, & coarsely chopped - 2 scallions chopped - ½ cup assorted fresh herbs,

(basil, chives, & mint)- ½ piece fresh ginger, chopped - 1 small clove garlic, chopped - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil - ¼ cup plain low-fat yogurt - ¾ tsp kosher salt - ¼ tsp freshly ground black

pepper - ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce - 150gms shrimp peeled, cooked, & cut into medium dice- 150gms watermelon or cantaloupe, cut into small dice

Method of PreParatIon- In blender or food processor,

combine coarsely chopped cucumber, scallions, coarsely chopped herbs, ginger, garlic, olive oil, & yogurt; process until smooth for about 1 minute.

- Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, & hot sauce, then transfer to large airtight container & refrigerate 1 hour, or up to 2 hours.

- In small bowl, stir together shrimp & remaining cucumbers, herbs, & salt.

- Fold watermelon or cantaloupe into soup bowl & top each with dollop of shrimp mixture.

- Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chilled GazpaCho soup with shrimp &

meloN

Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has introduced live entertainment in the hotel’s lobby each evening from 7:00pm. The talented duo, Ray and Christine, put on a show that mesmerizes guests

with soft and pleasant tunes from past and present. Their beautiful voices can be enjoyed while sipping on coffee and refreshments at the Marhaba lounge. For more information, call (06) 522 9999 or visit www.coral-beachresortsharjah.com.

Live Entertainment!

Medovik, or russian honey cake is one of the most popular cakes in russia. in this torte, thin biscuit

layers are baked to perfect gold and slathered with luscious cream made of caramelized condensed milk and butter. this is now Coral Beach Resort prepares it...

Preparation time: 30 minutesoven temperature: 190º cCooking time: 25 minutes

iNGredieNts For Cake- 1 cup granulated sugar- 2 eggs, beaten- ¼ cup butter- 2 tbsp honey- 2 tsp baking powder- 3 cups all-purpose flour

iNGredieNts For Cream FilliNG- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk- 3 eggs, beaten - 2 tbsp honey- ¼ cup butter

method oF preparatioN For the Cake- Preheat oven to 190º C. Lightly flour

a cookie sheet. Precut 5 sheets of wax paper or parchment paper into 8-inch circles (dimensions don’t matter, thickness of dough does). if using wax paper, lightly grease.

- in a small bowl, combine sugar and eggs; set aside.

- in a large saucepan over low heat, melt

ruSSian Honey Cakebutter. add honey, egg-sugar mixture, & baking powder; stir constantly until well blended & foamy. remove from heat. Stir in flour until dough is not sticky (note: if dough is sticky, add additional flour, a little at a time).

- Separate dough into 5 equal pieces & place onto the wax paper or parchment paper circles; cover each dough section with plastic wrap to keep warm.

- Using a floured rolling pin, roll one section into a round ¼-inch thick. Place on prepared cookie sheet (if using wax paper, remove) & bake 3 to 5 minutes or until just barely golden but not brown (watch it carefully). remove from and oven. remove from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack. repeat with the remaining 4 sections of the dough, re-flouring cookie sheet if necessary.

- Prepare cream filling. (See below.) - on a large serving dish, alternate 5

layers of cake circles & cream filling, applying the cream filling liberally between layers. With the 5th layer, crumble the cake into small pieces & sprinkle over the top of the cake. Let the cake sit 6 to 8 hours before serving.

method oF preparatioN For the FilliNG- in a large saucepan over medium

heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, eggs, honey, & butter. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil; boil until the mixture thickens. remove from heat & let cool.

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this fresh and delicious chilled soup is sure to leave you wanting

more!