It's a familiar sight in shopping malls around the world - weary-looking men dutifully following their wives from store to store.

But China may have the solution: so-called "husband rest booths".

While their partners shop, users can retire to the glass-encased kiosks, which contain a comfortable massage chair and an elevated screen for playing computer games or watching television.

Its makers say the futuristic mini man-caves are a first in China and they have installed four in a high-end mall in Shanghai at a cost of 40,000 yuan ($6,000) each.

You can reserve the pod in advance via a mobile phone app, and it costs nothing to use at the moment.

How hubbies are entertained here

 Kiosks at the mall contain a comfortable massage chair; you can play computer games or watch TV

Source: Khaleej Times