About the 14th of February

St Valentine's Day. Lots of people have asked me: 1. what we did to celebrate; and 2. if it's done in Dubai.

1. Nothing. We don't really believe in V Day. I think it's very commercialised and just can't bring myself to get into the spirit of putting on something special just for the sake of it. Restaurants are always fully booked, florists are flat out and deliveries are usually late. I don't have anything against others who celebrate it, I actually think it's sweet. It's also good to have a day in the year where teenagers and secret admirers pluck up the courage to send roses and soft toys anonymously. I'm into love and romance, flowers and chocolates etc but for me, it doesn't have to be V Day to do something nice for your loved one. Just my 2 fils worth!

...Floating rose petals at Mina A' Salam Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah...

2. Yes, the malls and shops are decorated with love hearts while hotels and restaurants put on special romantic packages and menus. I spent the afternoon with a girlfriend here shopping and exploring the Madinat, one of my favourite spots.

...Madinat Jumeirah...