Desperate to get away from the madness and mayhem of daily life? Who needs to jump on a plane when you’ve got an array of five-star hotels on your doorstep?

The Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City is the ultimate urban sanctuary for business and leisure travellers alike. With its sleek contemporary interior and proximity to the mall, the hotel offers the perfect getaway without actually leaving the city.

With so much to do, where do you start? Drop your bags and hit the fifth floor pool to catch some rays. The ultimate sun-worshippers paradise, slap on the SPF and soak up the fab surroundings of the Creek. If getting physical is more your forte, then the fully equipped health club will satisfy the needs of even the fussiest of gym bunnies.

Or if it’s a spot of pampering that you’re seeking, then the Spa InterContinental situated just a hop, skip and a jump away at the hotel’s sister property is just the place to unwind.

Following a lazy morning, throw on your comfiest pair of flats and hotfoot it over to Festival City. After whiling away the hours trawling the shops, take a walk along the Waterfront promenade and marvel at the views of the Dubai skyline. A leisurely two-minute stroll back to the hotel and it’s time to don your finest for a glam evening.

Pre-dinner drinks at the Belgian Beer Café are de rigueur, followed by dinner at the hotel’s signature international restaurant, Zaytoun. Just fabulous!

Crowne-ing glory!

Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands Port Ghalib, Egypt
An easy three-hour flight from Dubai, this Arabian retreat is set by the idyllic Red Sea. Water bunnies can enjoy snorkelling, scuba diving lessons and deep sea fishing in the local waters.

Crowne Plaza Paris République
The newly opened property in Paris boasts a classic 1860s-style exterior. Hang out with the hip crowd at the trendy 10 Bar with its unrivalled views out onto the République square.

Crowne Plaza London Kensington
Opening its doors in London this week, the hotel is set in the heart of swanky Kensington and is just a stone’s throw away from Knightsbridge. So don your Linda Farrows and mingle with London’s beautiful people.