Dubai ranked among top 10 cities globally for digital detox

Dubai ranked among top 10 cities globally for digital detox

Many people in the UAE face issues of stress, loneliness, poor social skills, anxiety and depression due to their addictions to smartphones, gadget and social media.

In order to get rid of this addiction, psychologists advise people to schedule the use of screens and social media and dedicate time on other activities to engage themselves and stay in the real world connections.

Some cities offer a variety of activities and adventure-packed packages in order to unplug from smartphone addiction and screens. According to a study by InsureMyTrip, Dubai has been ranked eighth city in the world for a digital detox as the city offers a variety of relaxations and activities for travellers looking to detach themselves from the screens.

Residents and visitors to the emirate can enjoy various activities such as visitors to waterparks, theme parks, visit spas and a wide range of offerings from the hospitality sector among others.

Dr Saliha Afridi, clinical psychologist and founder of The Lighthouse Arabia, said while most people still do not take the smartphone or gadget addiction seriously enough to seek treatment from a mental health professional, many centres treat video game addictions.

She said people do come for issues that have been either a direct result of