I dont think JBR is as bad as that..
Yesterday afternoon I walked out of the apartment and strolled around the Marina - the restaurants and cafe's were packed with locals and tourists - JBR walk is now getting very busy and more shops open every day - we sat and had a coffee whilst looking out over the Arabian Gulf - and the weather is absolutely fantastic.
Meanwhile back 'home' its 8c, raining heavily and everyone is complaining about the cost of heating.
I know where I would rather be..