Strategic Placement and Sustainable Practices: Unveiling the Impact of Food Trucks on Urban Dynamics in the UAE

Khaula Alkaabi, Kashif Mehmood

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Abstract

This study explores the dynamics of the growing food truck business in the United Arab Emirates, focusing on the interplay between site selection, sustainability practices, alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and their impact on Urban Planning and Development. Using quantitative methodology and Smart (PLS-SEM) analysis, the research confirms the substantial relationship between geographical location, sustainability, SDG alignment, and urban planning, shaping the success of food truck businesses in the UAE. The findings emphasize the importance of site selection and sustainability for food truck success, mediated through urban planning and development. The study contributes fresh insights into the impact of food trucks on the UAE's urban landscape, providing valuable information for small-scale culinary firms and enhancing understanding of their role in sustainable urban development. The results offer perspectives for food truck operators, city planners, and decision-makers, emphasizing the potential of food trucks to foster vibrant and sustainable urban environments.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ICSDI 2024 - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainability
Subtitle of host publicationDevelopments and Innovations
EditorsYasser Mansour, Umashankar Subramaniam, Zahiraniza Mustaffa, Abdelhakim Abdelhadi, Mohamed Ezzat, Eman Abowardah
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages286-293
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9789819787111
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Event2nd International Conference on Sustainability: Developments and Innovations, ICSDI 2024 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Duration: Feb 18 2024Feb 22 2024

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume556 LNCE
ISSN (Print)2366-2557
ISSN (Electronic)2366-2565

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Sustainability: Developments and Innovations, ICSDI 2024
Country/TerritorySaudi Arabia
CityRiyadh
Period2/18/242/22/24

Keywords

  • Food Truck Businesses
  • Geographical Locations
  • Infrastructure and Location Selection
  • SDG's
  • Sustainability
  • Urban Planning

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering

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