Reach customers on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn and YouTube in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and turn followers into enquiries and sales. Use the free planner to see which platforms fit and what your budget can buy, then LeadSouq matches you with a verified social media partner. Free for you.
Last updated 11 November 2026
Use this list to compare proposals. Ask each partner which of these are in the monthly fee and which cost extra.
Who your customers are, which two or three platforms they use, and what each one is for. Not every business needs to be everywhere.
Business accounts, Meta Business Suite, WhatsApp Business, bios, highlights, links and correct contact details on every platform.
A monthly plan of posts, Reels, Stories and carousels tied to your offers, launches and UAE dates such as Ramadan, Eid and National Day.
Reels, TikToks and Stories made for each platform, plus static and carousel designs. Ask how many videos a month are included.
Captions and ads written natively in each language your customers use, not machine translated.
Replies to comments and DMs, with agreed response times and a hand-over for leads to your sales team.
Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and LinkedIn campaigns with lead forms, click-to-WhatsApp, catalogue and video ads, and a clear budget split.
Meta Pixel and Conversions API, UTM links and WhatsApp tracking, so you see which ads bring real leads and sales.
Working only with creators who hold a UAE Media Council Advertiser Permit, and following industry rules such as property and health advertising permits.
Reach, engagement, leads, cost per lead and sales, with what worked and the plan for next month. You keep ownership of all accounts.
Rules and ad tools changed this year. Check that any partner you hire is working to them.
Since 1 February 2026 the UAE Media Council requires an Advertiser Permit for anyone advertising on social media, paid or unpaid. Permits are free for citizens and residents for the first three years. People promoting their own business on a personal account are exempt. Ask every creator for their permit before you pay them.
Advantage+ is now the default for new Meta campaigns, and Meta's AI decides who sees each ad based largely on the ad itself. Several different videos and images now matter more than narrow interest targeting.
From 12 January 2026 Meta stopped offering 7-day and 28-day view attribution windows. Judge campaigns by leads and sales in your own CRM or WhatsApp Business, not only by Ads Manager.
Threads ads began rolling out worldwide in late January 2026 and can be added to existing Meta campaigns. Meta says ad load will stay low at first.
DataReportal puts TikTok's UAE ad reach at 12.5 million adults, ahead of Facebook (9.7 million) and Instagram (8.05 million). TikTok World 2026 added Search Hubs for brands and more control in Smart+ campaigns.
Meta has been introducing ads in the WhatsApp Updates tab since mid-2025, and is expanding them in 2026. Your chats stay ad-free; click-to-WhatsApp ads on Instagram and Facebook remain the main way UAE businesses get WhatsApp leads.
Sources: UAE Advertiser Permit (Gulf News) · Influencer licensing (The National) · Threads ads worldwide (TechCrunch) · Meta attribution windows removed (Dataslayer) · TikTok World 2026 (Social Media Today) · Digital 2026: UAE (DataReportal) · UAE Facebook ad costs (Superads)
Most social media partners in the UAE follow steps like these. Ask for the plan in writing.
Likes are easy to buy. Ask how the partner will bring you customers.
There are two parts: ad spend paid to the platforms, and the partner's fee for strategy, content and management. For ad spend, UAE Facebook benchmarks from Superads put the cost of reaching 1,000 people between about USD 9 and 24 (AED 33 to 86) over the 12 months to July 2026, and the median cost per lead at USD 14.68 (about AED 54) in June 2026, with a 12-month average near USD 41 (about AED 151). Management fees depend on the number of platforms, posts and videos a month, and whether ads, Arabic content or creators are included. Compare written scopes like for like, and use the planner at the top of this page to test your own budget.
Use the free planner at the top of this page, or the quote form below. Tell us your industry, goal and budget.
Your request goes to a Social Media Marketing partner we have worked with. Your details are not sold on or posted publicly.
The partner reviews your accounts and goals and sends a content and ads plan with a monthly fee. You decide, with no obligation.
Selected Facebook and Instagram campaigns run by the team behind LeadSouq, led by its founder, for UAE businesses, plus one of our own brands marked as in-house. The numbers are the reactions, comments and shares visible on the live ads, and the offers shown in them. Tap View ads to see the screenshots.
IMG Worlds of Adventure
Facebook and Instagram ads for the UAE Residents Offer (AED 199), Holi and Kuwaiti National Day offers, in English and Arabic, with Book Now links.
G4souq.com
Facebook product ads with one clear price (AED 89, or two for AED 129), a one-year warranty and Send Message buttons, so people could order straight from Messenger.
Al Roken Al Safi General Trading
Facebook multi-image ads for baby bags and tissue box covers, with "buy 1, 2 or 3" bundle pricing and a phone number to order.
Samaa Fertilization Center
Facebook and Instagram feed ads with family stories, the package price and Send WhatsApp Message buttons.
Eve Medical Center
Facebook offers for teeth whitening (AED 699), laser hair removal and facials, with separate Arabic and English ads.
Century Financial
Facebook ads for online trading, Bitcoin futures education and free masterclasses in Dubai Media City, focused on learning rather than return promises.
Express Global Residency & Resettlement (EGRRC)
Facebook ads with eligibility checks and free phone consultations for Australia and Canada skilled visas, using Sign Up and Send Message buttons.
The Migration Firm
Facebook ads offering a free assessment for permanent residence in Canada and Australia, with a phone number and CV email in the ad copy.
Modern Veterinary Clinic
Facebook ads for pet dental care, grooming (20% off in December) and spaying, plus a partnership offer with Emirates Platinum Card.
Power Maids (Power Group of Companies)
Facebook and Instagram ads with starting prices per hour, app install and Get Offer buttons, plus disinfection services and Messenger ads.
GHR Cleaning Services
Facebook and Instagram ads in feeds and Stories with a WhatsApp "Message to Book" button and a welcome message template, so customers could book in a chat.
Savoir Vivre Elite Housekeeping
Instagram feed ads for full-time professional nannies and housekeepers, with a premium look to match the brand.
Pinky Goat Lashes
Facebook and Instagram shop ads with video, short flash sales and separate Arabic ads for customers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Teebalhoor
Facebook video and image ads in Arabic for oud and bukhoor, with Shop Now buttons and a free delivery offer across the UAE.
DMI Yachts
Facebook and Instagram ads for birthdays and evenings on a yacht, with video, a price per hour and Send Message buttons to book.
Booking Done
Facebook ads for last-minute hotel and flight deals before Eid, testing several images against the same offer.
Handleforme
Facebook and Instagram ads for birthday packages with a Facebook lead form, Messenger and WhatsApp buttons, shown across feeds, Marketplace and video.
Wedding Champs
Facebook ads promoting the BRIDE Dubai wedding show at Dubai World Trade Centre, plus Shop Now ads for 3D printed figurines as gifts.
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Dubai
Instagram and Facebook posts and ads showing signature dishes, with Send Message buttons for reservations.
Epic Homes Real Estate
Facebook and Instagram lead ads for new launches including Expo Golf Villas, Rashid Yachts & Marina and Damac Lagoons, with prices on the creative.
Global Link Corporate Services
Facebook and Instagram ads for VAT services and business setup, sending people to WhatsApp to register interest.
Financika
Arabic Facebook ads for an online trading platform with Sign Up buttons and education-focused copy.
Dubai Startup Hub (Dubai Chamber)
Facebook and Instagram video ads in Arabic and English inviting founders to apply to the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition 5.0, with Apply Now buttons.
MBRSG
Facebook and Instagram ads for the Master of Innovation Management, Master of Public Policy and open enrolment courses, with Sign Up forms.
UAE University (UAEU)
Facebook and Instagram ads for master's and doctoral programmes, with admission dates and Apply Now buttons.
SP Jain School of Global Management
Facebook video ads with instant forms for the inter-school BrainSim business simulation contest and MBA masterclasses.
Ignite School
Facebook ads for campus tours, open houses and admissions at the new Al Warqaa campus, in English and Arabic.
The Alpha School
Facebook ads for admissions, a Ramadan offer and the school's stand at a schools and childcare show.
Amity Global Varsity
Facebook carousel ads for online BA and MBA programmes with the Open University (UK), aimed at working professionals in the UAE.
Leads Dubai (in-house project)
Our own brand: Facebook ads for 2-day digital marketing workshops, free webinars and seminars, plus Messenger ads for agency enquiries.
Reactions and shares show how people engaged with the ads; they are not sales figures. Results depend on the offer, budget and season, and are not a promise of future results.
Screenshots of the live ads and ad previews from each client's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
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It depends on your customers. Instagram and Facebook suit most consumer businesses and run as one Meta campaign. TikTok has the largest ad audience among UAE adults and suits food, fashion, beauty, events and travel. Snapchat is strong with younger Emiratis. LinkedIn is the main choice for B2B. Use the planner above for a suggested mix.
Many businesses start with AED 3,000 to 10,000 a month in ad spend so each campaign has enough data to learn. With under AED 3,000, focus on one or two platforms. Use the planner above to see what your budget can buy.
Since 1 February 2026 anyone who advertises on social media in the UAE, paid or unpaid, needs an Advertiser Permit from the UAE Media Council. It is free for citizens and residents for the first three years; visitors apply through licensed agencies. Working without one can bring fines of AED 10,000 or more.
People promoting their own business on a personal account are exempt. For company accounts and paid ads, check the latest guidance from the UAE Media Council, and make sure any creator or influencer you hire holds a valid permit.
If your customers use Arabic, yes. Write Arabic posts and ads natively rather than translating, and use separate ads for each language so you can see which performs better.
Paid ads with lead forms or WhatsApp can bring enquiries in the first week. Organic growth takes months of steady posting. Judge a campaign after two to three weeks, not two days.
No honest partner guarantees followers or sales. Be careful with anyone selling followers or likes: they do not buy from you and can hurt your reach.
Yes. Dubai property ads, including on social media, need a Dubai Land Department advertising permit (Trakheesi). Dubai Health Authority standards ban claims such as "guaranteed" or "100%" in medical ads.
Written by the LeadSouq editorial team, reviewed by KL, Founder of LeadSouq · Last reviewed 11 November 2026
KL founded LeadSouq and has 13 years of digital marketing experience, more than 10 of them planning and running SEO, Google Ads, social media, WhatsApp and lead generation campaigns for UAE businesses in real estate, healthcare, education, retail and business services.
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