If you thought vending machines only stock lollipops and chocolate bars, think again.
Think bigger than food and beverages... bigger than inserting coins for a bottle of cold water.
In the Arab world, we go all the way...
Here are the weirdest vending machines you'll find in these Arab countries:
1. Gold bullion bars vending machine - UAE
Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace Hotel - one of the most luxurious hotels in the UAE - has raised the bar by setting up this machine in its lobby.
The machine is coated with a thin layer of gold, as customers can buy items ranging from gold bars to personalized gold coins. The price of gold is updated every 10 minutes to match the global market.
Talk about fancy!
2. Book vending machine - KSA
Well, why not? Especially when you have a long wait.
3. Pharmacy vending machine - UAE
Soar throat at 2 A.M. or a sudden headache? Worry not, this vending machine is here for you as an on-demand pharmacist.
4. Pizza vending machine - Lebanon
That's a machine to deserve all your money, no?
5. Social media vending machine - UAE
A tweet for a discount?
6. Beauty vending machine - UAE
That one works best for last minute parties.
7. An anti-corruption vending machine - Lebanon
"Lebanon: a vending machine for diplomas and official documents to denounce corruption by @SakkerElDekkene."
We only wish this were real.
8. SIM card vending machine - UAE
Do you ever find yourself running low on SIM cards? Don’t worry, Etisalat is here for you.
The “Smart Service” SIM card vending machine can verify an Emirates ID and provide activated pre-paid SIM cards in a matter of minutes.
9. Mobile phone vending machine - Qatar
They even have the newest iPhone X!
10. Electronics vending machine - UAE
Do they accept credit cards?