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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Education in United Arab Emirates

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Cost Per Lead for Education in United Arab Emirates

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Education in the United Arab Emirates vs. global

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for Education in the United Arab Emirates compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Main takeaways

  • Overall level: The United Arab Emirates Education average cost-per-lead (CPL) was 78.57, about 2.12x the global average of 37.06 (i.e., 112% above market).
  • Volatility: Extremely volatile locally. Median month-to-month change was +112% in the United Arab Emirates vs. +5% globally. Using averages, month-to-month swings were ~490% locally vs. ~10% globally.
  • Seasonal shape: The global trend shows elevated CPLs in November–December and relatively stable summer costs. The United Arab Emirates data spiked sharply in February–May, then dropped steeply in June–August.
  • Direction of travel: From the first to last observed month, the United Arab Emirates CPL rose from 0.80 (Sep 2024) to 11.14 (Aug 2025), a +1,292% change, driven by an unusually low starting point and large interim spikes.
  • Positioning vs. market: The United Arab Emirates CPL was above market in 7 of 12 months (Oct, Nov, Jan–May) and below market in 5 (Sep, Dec, Jun–Aug).

United Arab Emirates Education CPL trends (selected data)

  • Average: 78.57 across the period.
  • High/low: Peak at 303.34 in March 2025; low at 0.80 in September 2024. Range: ~0.80–303.34.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Oct → Nov 2024: +112%.
  • Nov 2024 → Dec 2024: −88%.
  • Jan → Feb 2025: +263%; Feb → Mar 2025: +125%.
  • May → Jun 2025: −96.9%, continuing to low levels through July–August.
  • Recent months: June–August 2025 settled at 7.74, 8.75, and 11.14 respectively, well below the series peaks.

Global CPL baseline (all industries/countries)

  • Average: 37.06.
  • High/low: Peak at 41.58 in November 2024; low at 31.12 in October 2024.
  • Seasonality: Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods (Nov–Dec), ease in January–March, and remain relatively stable through summer (June–August).
  • Momentum: From September 2024 to August 2025, CPL rose +12.6% (32.88 → 37.03).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change ~9.8%; median ~5.35%.

United Arab Emirates vs. global: side-by-side perspective

  • Level comparison: The United Arab Emirates Education CPL averaged 78.57 vs. the global 37.06 (+112%, or about 2.1x higher).
  • Peaks and troughs:
  • Above market: Oct 2024 (+6%), Nov 2024 (+69%), Jan 2025 (+4%), Feb 2025 (+247%), Mar 2025 (+824%), Apr 2025 (+104%), May 2025 (+529%).
  • Below market: Sep 2024 (−98%), Dec 2024 (−79%), Jun 2025 (−80%), Jul 2025 (−77%), Aug 2025 (−70%).
  • Pattern differences: While the global benchmark climbs in November–December and stays steady in summer, the United Arab Emirates series shows outsized Q1–Q2 surges followed by a pronounced early-summer drop.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Education and United Arab Emirates helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Education industry, Facebook ad costs can be moderate, with higher costs for professional and specialized courses. For campaigns targeting United Arab Emirates, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

United Arab Emirates Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Mar 30–31Eid al-Fitr
Jun 6Arafat Day
Jun 7–9Eid al-Adha
Jul 7Islamic New Year
Sep 15Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Dec 1Commemoration Day
Dec 2–3UAE National Day

Key Shopping Season

Ramadan + Eid (Mar–Apr), End of November–December (UAE National Day, Christmas, New Year), Dubai Shopping Festival (mid-Dec through Jan)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs may rise sharply during Ramadan and Eid, especially in e‑commerce, gifting, F&B, and beauty sectors. UAE National Day campaigns could lead to high local bidding activity in travel, banking, and luxury retail. Dubai Shopping Festival drives elevated CPMs from mid-December to mid-January. Islamic holidays shift each year, affecting year-over-year comparisons.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.