Al Ain
I have always wondered why people are willing to pay the highest rates in Dubai when they can go to Al Ain. I have stayed there on a few occassions to avoid $500 hotel nights. I pretty much can consitently stay there for $100 and take a taxi there and back. Works out a lot better.
I find the IC to be (1) difficult to find (2) rooms are a bit dated and not furnished to my taste.