We were at the Ritz Carlton Jumeriah Beach in February and while it was fine, I can't really recommend. The outdoor areas were constantly being closed for various events and there was a lot of outside noise. Lunch options were pretty limited and the pool was so cold it was unusable which isn't great. The restaurants inside the hotel were nice but it certainly wasn't special. Perhaps we were a bit spoilt though as we had come from Ritz Carlton Al-Wadi which was a wholly different experience - amazing location, great activities, beautiful pools and great food. It is very different from Ritz Carlton Dubai but still less than an hour from DXB and a great option if you want to split your time.