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

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Cost Per Lead for Legal in United Arab Emirates

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Across the reported months, cost per lead in the Legal sector for the United Arab Emirates averaged 453.25, which is about 12.1x above the global baseline (37.49) for the same months.
  • The selected series shows extreme volatility: a high of 998.77 in April 2025 and a low of 7.19 in May 2025 (range: 991.58). The average absolute change between reported months is roughly 650%, including a +1,821.9% jump from September 2024 to February 2025 and a -99.3% drop from April to May 2025.
  • By contrast, the baseline moved within a narrow band (32.88 to 39.63 across the same months), with an average absolute month-to-month change of about 7.9%.
  • From first to last month, the selected series fell 82.0% (39.92 to 7.19), while the baseline rose 20.5% (32.88 to 39.63), indicating a sharp divergence from broader market behavior.
  • The global baseline exhibits mild seasonality, with costs typically lifting in Q4 (e.g., November–December) and remaining in the mid-30s to low-40s for most months.

This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Legal 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.

Scope and dataset

  • Metric: cost per lead (median by month)
  • Selected data points: Sep 2024, Feb 2025, Apr 2025, May 2025
  • Baseline: global monthly benchmarks from Sep 2024 to Sep 2025; comparisons focus on the same months when selected data is available.

Trends in the selected series

  • Average: 453.25 across four reported months.
  • High/low: peaked at 998.77 (April 2025); trough at 7.19 (May 2025).
  • Volatility:
  • Sep 2024 → Feb 2025: +1,821.9%
  • Feb 2025 → Apr 2025: +30.2%
  • Apr 2025 → May 2025: -99.3%
  • Average absolute change between reported months: ≈650%.
  • First-to-last change: -82.0% from September 2024 (39.92) to May 2025 (7.19).
  • Notable spikes/dips: a pronounced spike in April 2025 followed by a sharp correction in May 2025.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average (same months): 37.49 vs. selected 453.25 → selected is about 12.1x above market.
  • Baseline high/low (same months): 39.63 (May 2025) and 32.88 (Sep 2024); range 6.74, indicating a stable market band relative to the selected series.
  • Month-to-month changes (baseline, same months):
  • Sep 2024 → Feb 2025: +18.2%
  • Feb 2025 → Apr 2025: -0.7%
  • Apr 2025 → May 2025: +2.7%
  • Average absolute change: ≈7.9%.
  • First-to-last (baseline): +20.5% (32.88 to 39.63), contrasting with the selected -82.0%.

Seasonality and broader context

  • The global baseline shows mild Q4 lift (e.g., Oct–Dec 2024: 31.12 → 41.58 → 39.63), consistent with typical holiday-driven competition.
  • Across the full baseline window (Sep 2024–Sep 2025), the global average is 35.80, with a high of 41.58 in November 2024 and a low of 20.63 in September 2025.
  • The selected Legal, United Arab Emirates series diverges from these steady global patterns, with irregular spikes and dips and a much wider amplitude.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Legal 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 Legal industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. 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.