Forget the famous pianist and nearly famous guests, I still manage to get food into Time Out. Not one to shy away from work, I’m the only guest papped clutching cakes, or indeed anything edible. Yep, I’ve checked all the photos. Not cool.

Particularly given that while everyone’s applauding the brilliant Zade Dirani’s arrival, I’m head down, debating which of said cakes to eat first. As my more cultured brother pointed out, ‘Thank God that wasn’t on camera’. Quite.

Time Out Abu Dhabi, Zade Dirani… and cake!