Just Order it? The Rise of Convenience Culture in Cairo (opens in new tab)

On Talabat, one of the Middle East’s largest food and grocery delivery platforms, customers can now pay extra to have their order arrive faster. At malls and restaurant districts across Cairo, valet parking has become a routine expense. And, in open air venues like The Drive, entire food and beverage hubs are designed around the idea that customers should not have to leave their cars. These services signal a shift taking place across Cairo, where convenience is increasingly becoming a perk pe...