COVID-19: In photos, Meet UAE’s food delivery heroes

Just as work from home has gained traction so has the ‘eat-at-home’ movement. To makes things safe and secure, food delivery services now even offer a contact-less option. | Above: Babar Arzzaq gets ready to deliver parcel.

While their contact with customers is minimal, delivery people such as Arzzaq wear masks throughout the process, right from when they pick up food to when they hand it over.

Come rain or shine, traffic or pandemic, nothing can stop these everyday heroes from carrying out their mission.

With defence protocols that include wearing masks and gloves, delivery people head out every day.

Earlier, customers were impatient even when we get delayed by a few minutes. Now, they are more empathetic. | Above: Zahid Mohammed is the Pak Darbar rider.

Food delivery companies are taking precautions by dropping off meals by the door, meaning less contact – which is in line with prescribed preventive measures against coronavirus.

A number of restrictions have been put into place across restaurants in the UAE in a bid to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. This includes having those in charge of delivering food wearing masks and gloves at all times.

Braving the heat , residents confined to their homes are receiving their daily needs of groceries, food, medicine etc... thanks to these Hero’s on wheels.

ATS delivery boy Ramzan Mehood prepares his delivery box before heading out.

The invisible heroes brings the food to your doorstep and while you tuck in to soothe a growling stomach.

The invisible heroes brings the food to your doorstep and while you tuck in to soothe a growling stomach.

Most food delivery riders work 12-hour shifts.