In a relatable display of the infamous traffic chaos in the UAE, a man’s viral video perfectly encapsulates the struggle. After dropping his uncle at the airport, he found himself ensnared in such severe traffic that his uncle’s flight to Pakistan actually landed before he could even reach Sharjah.
The video, shared on Instagram by Zarar Cheema, shows him sitting in his car, barely moving through the gridlock. The caption hilariously reads, “Dropped my uncle at the airport, he reached Pakistan. I didn’t even reach Sharjah.” This sentiment resonated deeply with thousands of viewers who are all too familiar with the unpredictable nature of UAE traffic, whether it’s on Sheikh Zayed Road, E311, Hessa Street, or any other notoriously congested route.
The post, which has garnered over 21,000 views and numerous comments, sparked a wave of shared experiences. Many users found the video “too real” and “peak UAE traffic,” with some joking that air travel had become quicker than navigating the city. One user commented on the sheer exhaustion of spending four hours in traffic daily, while another humorously suggested taking a flight from Dubai to Sharjah might be faster. Despite the humor, the situation also highlighted growing concerns among residents about the escalating traffic problem in the UAE.