Food Delivery
Today I choose a different topic for my post. Maybe it's a bit unusual but on our travels, we shouldn't pay attention only to attractions and famous places but observe a normal life and people too.
We should also learn about new cultures and professions people have around the world.
On our vacation in Dubai, we saw a lot of great stuff. I showed you some and I have more. But today I'll introduce you a very dangerous profession.
Food delivery driver.
This is probably the most common type of motorcycle you'll see in Dubai. There are hundreds and hundreds of them on the roads. If I remember correctly the UAE is around 60 kilometers long and that's basically the whole city. Most of the roads through the city are highways up to seven lines in one direction.
The speed limit is 120 km/h but police somehow tolerate up to 140 km/h. Drivers are well equipped and know how to push it to the limits.
That's where the term fast food gets a real meaning. Literately.
If you want to ride a bike in Dubai you need at least 125 cc machine. By law. No scooters, mopeds or Vespas. They're too weak and to slow.
Honda is the most popular among delivery drivers or maybe is just the best brand. I'm not an expert on this subject.
The modern Street Warrior at the night shift.
They live a very dangerous life.
Don't you believe me?
Here is the proof.
The box with food was 20 meters further down the road. We were relieved when we spotted the driver another 20 meters further. He was standing and scratching his elbow while discussing the road rules with the car driver. He was lucky this time.
But, hey.
Who cares?
Meanwhile on the Happiness Street.
Business as usual.
Guys in Mercedes or Jaguars don't need food delivery anyway.
BTW, I'm sure you didn't know that in Dubay they have a special kind of ministry.
Check Google if you don't believe me.
Ministry of happiness.
Do you believe in faith or coincidence?
While I was in the middle of writing this post the funny music starts playing on our street. Summer is here and Ice Cream just arrived for the first time.
Like Edmontonian, I feel ashamed of this toy comparing to delivery Hondas of Dubai. We suppose to be well developed and rich city too.
But at least our drivers are safe, eh?
Happy Wednesday to all, and drive safe.
Fast food delivery are dangerous in every country not just Dubai as i think.
You should visit us here in Morocco you will like the places and the nature here you will find a post on my blog about it feel free to take a look as a travler you would love to visit it
Fascinating insight into life in Dubai, often wondered if I'd like it there as an expat.
Another bts guy. Cool.
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Food delivery boy drive fast for delivery in time.
I must say culture is our way of life, culture is our identity the kind of foods we eat determined where will come from and also the way we greet in my country Nigeria is classify into two region Hausa ignoring and Yoruba, the Yoruba go on their kneels why greeting. Thanks for sharing your experience in Dubai with us.
"Coincidences are God's sense of humor."
I definitely don't believe in coincidences. But I do believe in faith... and I love FOOD! Especially ice cream. And amen to safe drivers lol
Nice post about Food delivery driver.it is very tapped job.all of the time stay on road.they all times become careful.they reach their food time to time .although they lead a simple life. Now a days it is a new profession.fantastic topics and I like this. Outstanding photo shoot and excellent photography that's the reflection of life. thank you so much for sharing with us.....@oldtimer.Happy Wednesday to all, and drive safe.lol.
Que lindo post, realmente todos hacemos parte de este mundo y todos tenemos una labor importante. Gracias por tu sencillez
Food Delivery has been resteemed by @resteemmuse
I can't remember if I mentioned this but one of our daughters spent the entire month of January in India at a Global children's village. She mentioned all the food motorcycles as well. That and the cows dressed up on the streets. it is so interesting to learn more about different cultures.
Interesting indeed.
Ha ha... great food delivery story! Your ice cream truck looks like a cross between a meter maid car and a taxi! Glad the delivery guy in Dubai wasn't injured in the crash... it was a big motorcycle! So cool how you notice these things when you travel and take great photos too!