Manzil Downtown Dubai is a beautifully refurbished boutique hotel that successfully encapsulates the exquisite essence of Arabesque hospitality and style in a fresh and contemporary space. A sophisticated yet personal and extremely affable welcome alleviated a somewhat hectic arrival in Dubai, with one of the most pleasurable check-in experiences I have ever had, accompanied by Rose of Arabia tea and the most delectable pieces of halva in the lobby which also provided an enticing peep into the Courtyard and beyond. They take the adage of “first impressions” very seriously here and manage it impeccably from the moment your car draws up to the door.