Delivery Demand Surges Before Suhoor as Waiting Times Double

TDT | Manama

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A noticeable rise in the use of food delivery applications has been observed across Bahrain in recent days, particularly in the hours leading up to Suhoor.

During a field round, The Daily Tribune monitored a clear increase in the number of delivery riders across several areas, with activity intensifying as midnight approaches. Restaurants that previously completed deliveries within fifteen minutes are now taking closer to thirty. Those that once required half an hour are extending to nearly an hour.

The surge appears closely linked to the current tense situation, with many residents preferring to remain indoors during late hours. Consequently, reliance on delivery platforms has increased before fasting begins.

Several supermarket operators confirmed a similar pattern. A growing segment of customers is choosing home delivery for routine purchases rather than visiting stores in person. Orders are described as daily necessities rather than bulk stockpiling, yet the volume of requests has increased noticeably.

The extended waiting times are not a reflection of service decline, but of heightened demand within compressed hours. As Suhoor approaches, kitchens, riders and dispatch systems operate at maximum capacity.

For those planning to order before the fasting period begins, early placement of orders may help avoid last minute delays. Allowing additional time could ensure meals arrive comfortably before the call to Fajr prayer.

In the current rhythm of the night, patience and planning have become essential. Ordering ahead may be the simplest way to secure a timely suhoor and begin the day with calm rather than urgency.