This is the key for me. Emaar F&B is generally mediocre and there are so many choice in Dubai that I rarely find their properties of interest. Agree that the Palace is worthwhile, and, although I don't really like the area, I might give the new Jumeirah Beach location a try. I'll probably check out the Umm Al Quwain Vida just for the heck of it. But I don't see myself ever staying enough to care about the program.