In this episode of Hugs, Handshakes, Habibi, Dominique dives into the reality of driving in Dubai—from strict traffic rules and speed cameras to unwritten road etiquette. He shares his experience as an expat behind the wheel, including the challenges of navigating fast highways, unexpected road habits, and the ever-present risk of fines. Whether you’re a new driver in the UAE or just curious, tune in for insights and stories from Dubai’s roads!
Dominique Ronde is a Staff Solution Engineer, PhD candidate in Applied Artificial Intelligence, and author focused on AI, data streaming, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and real-time system architecture. With more than 20 years of experience in IT, data platforms, and digital transformation, he helps organizations design reliable, scalable, and practical data systems. On Big Data Pilot, he writes about AI, machine learning, event streaming, software engineering, and the realities of building technology that actually works in production.