On your own for Valentine’s Day? Not for much longer. Make a beeline for these anti-Valentine’s events and you’ll soon make new friends
• Amerigos is throwing the ultimate anti-Valentine’s night with complementary selected mixed drinks for ladies and free drinks for men. Let the good times roll. 6.30pm-1.30am, Park Inn by Radisson, Abu Dhabi Yas Island, www.parkinn.com (02 656 2222).
• Protest against pink at PJ O’Reillys’ party, Love Hurts. The Irish pub will provide entertainment from Paddyman, Sweet Chilly Jam and DJ Scott. A barbecue brunch and all drinks costs Dhs199, kids 6-12 Dhs80. 1-4pm, Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, www.leroyalmeridienabudhabi.com (02 674 2020).
• They say love is blind and so will you be for one night only, as Jazz ’n Fizz is put a twist on the usual blind date by hosting an anti-Valentine’s masquerade party. Bring a mask or get one at the door then dance to tunes by the bar’s resident DJ. 6pm-3am, P2 level, Jazz ’n Fizz, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, www.sofitel.com (02 813 7800).
• Italian DJ Fabrizio Marra will be playing all tunes except lovey-dovey ones 7-11pm at Las Brisas. Tables will be arranged in groups, so you won’t be surrounded by couples. Emirates Palace, www.kempinski.com (02 690 9000).
