Not worth the money
Everybody is different when it comes to the APC. Some guys are hanging out in the bars all the time and get good savings. Others are working their ass off while the family is sitting on the beach enjoying the free access. Both these cases will make the APC worth it. But for someone like myself, it isn't. I have been a member for 6 months and have gone to the clubs twice. I was told the same thing as you, "sorry you have to be a member to see the deals". This should be the biggest hint. There is no good reason why you shouldn't have access at least at the office to see if it's worth it for you. Fly Dubai has a card for 20 dirhams per month and offers actually good deals as oppose to just Booze and Beach. But if that's what you are after, then you are set.