So never been to Dubai so definitely need help figuring out the best place to stay. Unfortunately it wasn't until after I booked the flight that I realized that the weather there becomes unbearable during the time period I'm going. I hope to do anything and everything I can. Go to beaches, malls, visit the Burj Khalifa, camel dessert safari, etc. so not sure where I should be staying. I was looking at PRICELINE and noted the following options: A standard rate hotel: Grand Excelsior in Sharjah for $34/night - PRICELINE doesn't indicate this, but other websites indicate that a 10% city tax and another 10% tax are not included in the price...is there anyway to know for sure? Under Express Deals: 1) 5* Jumeirah Beach - Dubai Marina Area Hotel - Rated 8 or higher - $71 USD /night Indoor or Outdoor Pool Restaurant Fitness Center Free Parking Free Internet Business Center 2) Al Barsha - Mall of Emirates - Rated 8 or higher - $60 USD /night Indoor or Outdoor Pool Restaurant Fitness Center Free Parking Free Internet Business Center Ideally, I know I'd love a hotel on Palm Jumeriah Island, but looks like that would be out of our budget - Best 5 star deal for that I could find was $149 USD on HOTWIRE: Free parking, Free Internet, Beachfront hotel, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Tennis nearby, Spa services, Wheelchair accessible Is the hotwire on Palm Island most likely the Le Meridian? If so I can get a better/same deal on that through Expedia at the moment... Also, did Priceline stop doing bonus cash/Coupons? Haven't seen them offer one in ages!