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Google Ads expert in Dubai Calls, directions and leads from Google.

Search, Maps and Performance Max campaigns for UAE businesses, measured in calls, WhatsApp chats, visits and sales.

By Mubeen Khan · Updated

The short answer

Mubeen Khan is a Dubai-based Google Ads expert who manages search, local, Performance Max and YouTube campaigns for UAE businesses. For one Dubai lunch buffet restaurant, AED 13.5K of Google Ads spend produced 918 phone calls, 53,600 direction requests and 1,430 website conversions. For a snooker and pool lounge, AED 6.3K produced 11,200 local actions. He offers a free Google Ads audit as part of a strategy session.

Calls from AED 13.5K
918
Direction requests
53.6K
Local actions from AED 6.3K
11.2K
Cost per conversion, lead account
AED 2.57

Google Ads for how Dubai customers search

In Dubai, a large share of high-intent searches end in a phone call, a WhatsApp message or a visit, not a form. Someone searching "lunch buffet near me" at 12:30 wants directions now. Someone searching for a course wants to ask about fees on WhatsApp. I build Google Ads campaigns that track and optimise for those actions, so the account learns from real customers instead of page views.

Google Ads results in the UAE

BusinessSpendResult
Lunch buffet restaurant, DubaiAED 13.5K918 calls, 53.6K direction requests, 30.9K clicks
Snooker and pool lounge, DubaiAED 6.3K11.2K local actions, 504K impressions
Lead generation accountAED 12.4K4,830 conversions at AED 2.57, Jun to Oct 2024

What I manage

  • Search campaigns in English and Arabic
  • Local and Maps campaigns linked to your Google Business Profile
  • Performance Max and Shopping for UAE e-commerce
  • Call, WhatsApp-click and direction tracking in Google Ads and GA4
  • Negative keyword lists to stop spend on jobs, free and DIY searches
  • Landing pages that load fast on mobile and answer the search

What Google Ads cost in Dubai

Google charges per click, and the price is set by an auction, so cost per click in Dubai ranges from a few dirhams for local restaurant searches to far more for real estate, legal, finance and education terms. The useful number is cost per customer action. In the restaurant account above, AED 13.5K bought 30,900 clicks, which turned into 918 calls, 53,600 direction requests and 1,430 website conversions.

For most Dubai businesses I suggest at least AED 5,000 a month in Google ad spend for local campaigns. Competitive lead generation needs more, because each click costs more and the account needs enough conversions to learn.

Google Ads and your Business Profile work together

For restaurants, clinics, salons and venues, Google Maps is often where the customer decides. Local campaigns use your Google Business Profile, so its categories, photos, opening hours and reviews affect how well the ads perform. I review the profile alongside the campaigns and track calls and direction requests as conversions, so the account optimises for real visits.

Common Google Ads mistakes I fix in UAE accounts

  1. Counting the wrong conversionsPage views or button clicks are tracked as leads, so Google optimises for curiosity, not customers.
  2. No location precisionCampaigns target "people interested in Dubai" worldwide instead of people in or near the service area.
  3. One ad group for everythingEvery service shares one set of ads, so the ad never matches the search.
  4. Ignoring the Business ProfileFor restaurants, clinics and venues, Maps visibility and reviews do as much work as the ad.

Proof from real accounts

Google Ads in Dubai

How much does Google Ads cost in Dubai?

Cost per click varies widely by industry. In my Dubai restaurant account, AED 13.5K bought 30,900 clicks. Competitive sectors such as real estate, legal and education cost far more per click. Most Dubai businesses should plan at least AED 5,000 a month in ad spend.

Should a Dubai restaurant use Google Ads or Meta Ads?

Both, for different jobs. Google Ads captures people searching for a place to eat right now. Meta Ads creates demand with offers and visuals. My restaurant clients usually get calls and directions from Google and booking chats from Meta.

Can you run Google Ads in Arabic?

Yes. I build separate Arabic and English campaigns so the keywords, ads and landing pages match the language of the search.

Do you help with Google Business Profile?

Yes. For local businesses I review the Business Profile, categories and reviews alongside the ads, because both affect Maps results.

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