Dubai, are you getting enough sleep?

Dubai, are you getting enough sleep?

It’s time to take a closer look at the culture of working late hours, sleep debts, erratic sleep routines and more

Published: Sat 29 Oct 2022, 7:21 PM

Lately, studies focussing on sleep patterns and sleep disorders have gained increased focus in the region. Based on a recent study in the UAE, 63.2% of participants had a prevalence of sleep problems according to Pittsburgh global score for sleep problems. (Khader AA, Koolippulakkal S, Sharbatti S. 2022. Sleep Disorder among Adolescents in Ajman, UAE. J Sleep Disord Ther. S2: 003.) The simple fact is that no matter what the reason behind poor sleeping habits is, it’s important to ensure that one gets the right amount of sleep to remain healthy, happy, and productive. “Our bodies require a sleep routine and most of us don’t give our sleeping habits the attention it requires. Moreover, the climate and weather conditions in Dubai can be particularly grinding on our sleep, especially during the summer. Furthermore, restlessness and anxiety continue to spill over from the pandemic; residents who had Covid-19 frequently complain of sleeplessness and depression,” said Mansi Khandelwal, founder, The Sleep Chapter, a brand that offers weighted blankets, a therapeutic tool used by sleep specialists and