Ladies' Counter

In most government offices in the UAE, you can easily spot a counter which is especially catered for ladies.

I find it extremely weird. I understand the concept of having designated car park lots and toilet cubicles for the mobility challenged, and special seats on the commute for pregnant ladies, senior citizens and adults travelling with infants. But I never believe "ladies" in general should be considered as a weaker sex and therefore requires special attention. Of course unless the "lady" in concern here has to cover head to toe in a black veil in the dead heat of the desert summer.


*The customer being served here at RTA was a man at the ladies' counter because there were no ladies waiting at the counter when this photo was being taken. Clearly I wasn't "lady" enough.*