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

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Cost Per Lead for Finance in United Arab Emirates

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Finance and target country 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.
  • From October 2024 to March 2025, United Arab Emirates Finance ran below the global median by roughly 37% on average; a single spike in June 2025 lifted the overall average far above market.
  • Seasonal pressure is evident: costs rose from October into December/January (in line with typical Q4-to-New Year dynamics seen globally), then eased in March.
  • Volatility for United Arab Emirates Finance was higher than the global baseline, with typical month-to-month swings near 48% through March (vs. ~16% globally), plus an extreme outlier in June.

Overview of United Arab Emirates Finance (selected data)

  • Average and central tendency:
  • Average across all observed months: 110.44 (skewed by June).
  • Median: 25.03. Excluding the June outlier, the average was 22.37 across Oct–Mar.
  • Highs and lows:
  • Low: 11.05 in October 2024.
  • High: 550.78 in June 2025.
  • Trend and changes:
  • October → December → January climbed from 11.05 to 20.49 to 32.52, then eased to 29.58 in February and 18.23 in March before a June spike to 550.78.
  • Change from first to last observed month: approximately +4,880%.
  • Volatility:
  • Month-to-month absolute changes: +85% (Oct→Dec), +59% (Dec→Jan), −9% (Jan→Feb), −38% (Feb→Mar), then +2,923% (Mar→Jun).
  • Typical volatility (Oct–Mar) averaged ~48% MoM; including June, the average MoM absolute change is ~623% due to the single outlier.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Global baseline level:
  • Across overlapping months (Oct, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun), the global average was 36.06 with a median of 36.95, low of 31.12 (Oct 2024) and high of 39.63 (Dec 2024).
  • Over the full baseline window (Sep 2024–Sep 2025), the average sits near 35.80.
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • United Arab Emirates Finance vs global: −64% (Oct), −48% (Dec), −9% (Jan), −24% (Feb), −45% (Mar); then +1,336% in June.
  • In 5 of 6 overlapping months, United Arab Emirates Finance was below market; June was 14.4x above the global median.
  • Averages:
  • Typical period (Oct–Mar): United Arab Emirates Finance averaged 22.37 vs 35.60 globally (about 37% below market).
  • Including June: United Arab Emirates Finance averaged 110.44 vs 36.06 globally (driven by the June surge).
  • Volatility:
  • Global month-to-month absolute change averaged ~16% across the same intervals, materially steadier than the United Arab Emirates Finance series.

Seasonality and pattern notes

  • Global costs rose into November–December and eased in January–March, reflecting familiar Q4 holiday pressure and early-year normalization.
  • United Arab Emirates Finance followed a similar pattern through January, then trended down by March.
  • June 2025 stands out as a clear anomaly in United Arab Emirates Finance relative both to its prior months and to the global baseline.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Finance 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 Finance industry, Facebook ad costs can be typically higher due to high competition and valuable conversions. 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.

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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.