On transit between KL to Milan so stayed 1 night at hote Plaza in Dubai as recommended by Emirates. I couldnt stand the thick smell from the reception to my room and the lift lobby on my room floor. Had a call in the middle of the night from reception and someone came to knock on my door in the middle of the night. Hotel staff advised me to change around Euro40 for meals and buying water etc. Perhaps they were expecting me to go to a classy restuarant as the shawarma outside cost like 4 Dirham (like 1 Euro!). There was english reruns on TV though. Area at night was just very crowded and full of people.

We stayed here at the end of October. The weather was not too hot and we could walk to the gold and spice souk - about 15 mins. The hotel was easy to find and always taxis passing outside to take you to the attractions. The square outside is being turned into a metro station - bit noisy but we weren't there much during the day. Great when it is finished.

Rooms were big and clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Got a very early check-in which I asked for by email. Breakfast was plentiful and for everyone's tastes. The reception will book you a safari if you want. Good value. Older hotel but in good shape. Lots of Russians and signs in Russian around the place. Good if you want fur coats!

Lots of cheap shops in the vicinity. After dark the pavements turn into little restaurants and you can eat cheap and tasty souvlaki style meals. English menus too. Try the fresh juices. There are juice bars every where and juices are on all the menus. Juiced right there in front of you. A whole coconut is really cheap.

Loved Dubai at this time of the year. Dubai mall has great shopping - some expensive. Go down to the food hall - and book at least one day ahead for the worlds tallest building.

5 minute walk from the hotel to the 'Creek' and a boat across. You'll be asked if you want a cruise as well. Go, but make sure of the price. If you want to get to the gold and spice souk from the hotel go down to the creek and walk along there, following the road signs for the souks then go into the back streets.

Easy to get lost but easy to find a way back!!! Mosques in the area, and lots of local life!!!
The hotel does advertise 2 restaurants but only one was open but this was fine. We had one midday meal there - another buffet and lots to choose from and very economical.

The first time I and my girlfriend went to Dubai; we chose Landmark plaza hotel for our holidays.
I felt comfortably with a 3 star hotel as this hotel.
The room was large with Balcony and clean, with drap changed daily.
Having a new metro station being constructed outside the hotel, so it was convenient for traveling.
Staffs in this hotel were very helpful and polite; however, I could not find any staffs who can speak korea language.