Booking a hotel overseas can occasionally be somewhat of a jarring task. But fear not, we have established some of the top hotels in Dubai and the United Emirates to ensure the hotel you book is exactly what you expected.

Layia Oak Hotel & Suties from $177 USD
A beautiful new hotel situated in the Al Barsh area just opposite the Greens the Layia Oak Hotel & Suites boasts modern design and spacious suites at a reasonable price.  Hop a taxi and head five minutes to the Mall of Emirates, Media City or get wet at the famous Wild Wadi Water Park just four miles out.

A great choice for either business or leisure the hotel has a multilingual staff, on-site currency exchange, conference and meeting rooms and a business center so you don't miss a beat.

If you are looking to be a little more self indulgent and cast business slightly to the wayside; then you may spend more time at the outdoor pool and spa, raiding the snack bar or relaxing on your 14th floor balcony.

Arjaan - Dubai Media City
The Arjaan is located smack in the middle of Media City Dubai just a few kilometers from the Mall of Emirates and the Wild Wadi Water Park.  The most appealing aspect of the Arjan is that it was designed to resemble an Arabic Palace.  The Arjaan stands a colossal 30 stories high with distinctive cupolas, arcs and domes and is a true architectural site.

Offering contemporary Arabian styling and beautiful furnishings the rooms offer up a lovely aesthetic and a wide range of modern amenities.  Each apartment includes luxury bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and a private balcony with stunning views over the Marina, Palm Island or the City.

With a salon and spa on the premises the Arjaan prides itself on quality service whether it it's assisting you with your taxi or arranging tours for the day.

Tip: The hotel is relatively new and some taxi driver's may not have heard of it, a good landmark to get you back to the Arjaan is "Media City behind the Radisson Hotel."

Crowne Plaza Festival City
Located on the banks of the Dubai creek this 5 star hotel features 316 rooms and suites including a massive outdoor lap pool, 3 spa pools, a children's splash pool, and 24-hr gym.  If that isn't enough for you leisure types; two 18-hole championship golf courses are located just minutes away.

All of the Crowne Plaza rooms offer scenic views of the Dubai creek or the city skyline and is directly joined to the 38,000sq ft event center which makes it ideal for business travelers. 

The Crowne also has three superb restaurants- Zaytoun ('Olive' in Arabic), which is all day dining, Mazar Lobby Lounge and the authentic Belgian Beer Café; all with stunning creek and city views.

The hotel is also directly connected to the Festival Waterfront Centre, a luxury shopping center with over 550 retail outlets, 90 restaurants and cafes and a 100 berth Marina making the Crowne Plaza the perfect home base during the famous Dubai Shopping Festivals.  You also have easy access to the Burj Al Arab, record breaking Burj Dubai, Ski Dubai, Mall of the Emirates and the beautiful Dubai beaches in Jumeirah and Mamzar.