While disruption of circadian rhythms is linked to an increased risk of diseases such as sleeping and waking at times that don't align with an individual's biological clock, a specialized report indicates that the late sleep pattern in the UAE aligns with the body's biological nature rather than deviating from it. Sleep quality in the UAE is among the highest globally. Although the average sleep duration in the country is 6.85 hours per night, slightly less than the global average of 7.1 hours, sleep quality in the UAE remains among the highest in the world. While residents of countries like Finland, the United States, and the United Kingdom may sleep for longer hours, they do not consistently achieve the sleep quality levels that the UAE does. Even when compared to Japan, known for short sleep duration, the UAE surpasses it in quality metrics, including REM sleep, deep sleep, and overall sleep quality, as well as duration, reflecting a unique national sleep pattern. Women lead in healthy sleep. The report's findings in the UAE show clear gender differences in sleep patterns, with women sleeping an average of 7.07 hours per night compared to 6.59 hours for men, a difference of nearly half an hour. Women also show higher levels of sleep efficiency and greater consistency in REM sleep patterns. These findings align with global sleep research, which often shows that women have more stable recovery and healing behaviors, indicating a positive sign of growing awareness among women in the region about the importance of health and sleep quality. In this context, Doug Sweeney, Head of Marketing at 'Ōura', said: 'Sleep quality is one of the most important indicators of long-term health, and the UAE stands out as a model for maintaining this quality despite life challenges that may affect sleep duration. In a society where nights are long and productivity is a deeply ingrained cultural value, we see individuals aligning with their natural biological rhythms rather than fighting them. This pattern is not viewed as a negative habit but reflects a society with a high percentage of 'night owls,' as the UAE has the highest global percentage of people with a late chronotype at 6.67%, compared to a global average of 3%. By understanding and respecting individual chronotypes, whether a person is more active in the morning, late at night, or somewhere in between, UAE residents are successfully aligning rest and activity periods to achieve deeper, more restorative sleep.' As 'Ōura' expands in the region, we are committed to providing data-driven scientific insights that help individuals better understand their bodies and identify small, impactful changes that can make a real difference in sleep quality and overall health. 'Ōura', the world's leading and most trusted smart ring manufacturer, unveiled its new report 'Ōura UAE: The State of Sleep,' which reviews the sleep patterns of 'Ōura' ring users in the United Arab Emirates compared to various countries worldwide. The report concluded that residents of the country enjoy one of the highest sleep quality levels globally, with an average sleep efficiency (the actual time spent asleep in bed) of 85.7%, despite an average sleep duration not exceeding 6.85 hours per night. It also highlights a set of prominent features that distinguish sleep patterns in the UAE. A late-night pattern characterizes the lifestyle in the UAE. The UAE is one of the latest countries in the world for bedtime and wake-up times, with the average sleep time extending from 12:06 AM to 7:57 AM.
