WhatsApp bulk messaging in Dubai: official broadcast campaigns to opted-in customers
Send one offer, update or reminder to thousands of opted-in customers through the official WhatsApp Business Platform, including people who have not saved your number. Plan the cost, the days your number needs to reach everyone and what to prepare, then a verified partner runs the campaign. For ongoing WhatsApp strategy, see WhatsApp marketing.
Last updated 11 November 2026
WhatsApp bulk campaign planner
Plan an official WhatsApp broadcast: what Meta will charge, how many days your number needs to reach everyone, and what to prepare.
What this means for you
What an official bulk campaign includes
Use this list to compare quotes. Ask for Meta's charges to be shown separately.
List check
Removing contacts with no opt-in, duplicates and invalid numbers before sending.
Account and number
WhatsApp Business Platform account, verified business and a number in your name.
Template writing
Marketing or utility templates written to Meta's rules, with an opt-out button.
Rich formats
Image, video, document, buttons, product carousels and quick replies.
Personalisation
Names, order details, dates and offers inserted per contact.
Scheduling within limits
Sending in batches that fit your messaging limit.
Reply handling
A team inbox or chatbot ready for answers when the campaign lands.
Opt-out management
Removing people who opt out from future campaigns.
Delivery reporting
Sent, delivered, read, replied, clicked and failed for each campaign.
Quality monitoring
Watching the quality rating and blocks so the number keeps its limit.
How many people can you message, and what does it cost?
Two things decide every bulk campaign: your messaging limit and Meta's charge per message.
| Messaging limit | People you can start conversations with in 24 hours | How you get there |
|---|---|---|
| Starting limitNew business portfolio | 250 | Default for new accounts |
| First increase | 2,000 | Meta reviews quality, or you send 2,000 good-quality messages within 30 days, or verify the business |
| Higher tiers | 10,000, 100,000, then unlimited | Raised automatically when quality is high and you use at least half your limit |
| Message type | Meta charge in the UAE (from 1 Oct 2026) | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | AED 0.2116 per delivered message | Offers, launches, events |
| Utility | AED 0.0577 per delivered message | Order updates, reminders, confirmations |
| Replies to customersService | First 1,000 a month free per number, then AED 0.0577 | Answering people who reply |
| Official WhatsApp Business Platform | Business app broadcast list | Unofficial bulk senders | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaches people who did not save your number | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| Recipients per send | Up to your messaging limit | Up to 256 per list | Unlimited, until banned |
| Rich formats and buttons | Yes | Basic | Limited |
| Reports | Delivered, read, replied, clicked | Basic ticks | None reliable |
| Risk to your number | Low with opted-in lists | Low | High: restriction or ban |
Sources: Meta: WhatsApp messaging limits · SleekFlow: UAE WhatsApp API rates · respond.io: 2026 pricing change
How an official WhatsApp bulk campaign runs
First campaigns usually go out within a week of approval.
- List and consentCheck where contacts came from and remove anyone without consent.
- AccountConnect or set up the Business Platform account and number.
- TemplateWrite and submit the template; Meta approves it.
- TestSend to a small, engaged group first and check replies and blocks.
- Send in batchesSend the rest within your messaging limit.
- ReportDelivered, read, replied, clicked, opt-outs and sales.
How to choose a WhatsApp bulk messaging provider
The cheapest per-message price means nothing if the number gets banned.
Ask every provider
- Do you use the official WhatsApp Business Platform?
- Is the number and account in my name?
- Will you show Meta's charges separately from your fee?
- How do you handle opt-outs?
- How will replies reach my team?
- What will the campaign report show?
Red flags
- "Unlimited" sends from day one.
- Providers who supply contact lists.
- Browser extensions or phone farms.
- No opt-out option.
- Numbers registered in the provider's name.
How much does WhatsApp bulk messaging cost in the UAE?
Meta charges per delivered message: about AED 0.21 for a marketing message and AED 0.06 for a utility message in the UAE from 1 October 2026, so a marketing campaign to 5,000 opted-in contacts costs about AED 1,060 in Meta charges. Providers add a platform or campaign fee for templates, sending, reporting and the inbox. Use the planner at the top of this page for your list, and see WhatsApp marketing for a full cost checker.
Get WhatsApp Bulk Messaging quotes in three steps
Tell us what you need
Plan your campaign with the tool at the top of this page, or use the quote form below.
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Your request goes to a WhatsApp Bulk Messaging partner we have worked with. Your details are not sold on or posted publicly.
Compare and decide
The partner checks your list and account, prepares the template and sends a fixed quote. You decide, with no obligation.
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- Send your requestYour goal, budget and business type.
- We match one partnerA WhatsApp Bulk Messaging partner we have worked with, suited to your industry.
- Compare and decideGet a proposal by phone or email, then decide.
- Free for businesses
- Details shared only with your matched partner
- No lock-in to get a quote
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WhatsApp Bulk Messaging questions people ask
Is WhatsApp bulk messaging legal in the UAE?
Yes, through the official WhatsApp Business Platform, to people who agreed to receive messages, with an opt-out. Bought lists and unofficial tools break WhatsApp's rules and UAE consent rules.
How many WhatsApp messages can I send a day?
Your messaging limit decides it: new business portfolios can start conversations with 250 people in 24 hours, rising to 2,000 and then higher tiers as you send good-quality messages.
How much does a bulk WhatsApp campaign cost?
In Meta charges, about AED 0.21 per delivered marketing message in the UAE, so 5,000 contacts cost about AED 1,060, plus the provider's fee.
Can I message people who did not save my number?
Yes, with an approved template through the Business Platform. Business app broadcast lists only reach people who saved your number.
Why was my template rejected or re-categorised?
Meta checks each template. Promotional wording in a utility template is re-categorised as marketing, and misleading or prohibited content is rejected.
What happens when people reply?
A reply opens a 24-hour window where you can chat freely. Replies above 1,000 a month per number are charged at the utility rate from October 2026.
About this page
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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