Dubai sounds decidedly better than the towns that surround it, sure, but it's pretty clear based on this description (and every other) that it is not even close to a world class city.
Most of these aren’t my favourites, but they’re definitely well loved in world class cities like London.
Do I think Dubai is a world class city? Nah. But it’s not very far.
Personally I’m really not a fan of the place, I’d only ever visit to meet with lawyers. Too warm, too much sand, most of the restaurants can also be found in much better cities (Monaco has most of the aforementioned within a short distance, and vastly better beaches)