Just read the survey...pretty interesting. Confirms what i think the primary lifestyle benefit of moving to UAE is...$$$
(Its the HSBC Expat Explorer Survey '08 for those interested. Would have posted link, but don't have enough posts)

I agree that UAE is probably not the place to move to for culture. Sounds like its developing into one though, which is good coz i've found that cities with a vibrant arts/cultural scene usually have a certain buzz that other cities lack. Also they attract a much more diverse group of people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Personally food ranks much higher up my list, and it sounds like Dubai's quite well catered for in this area.