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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in United Arab Emirates

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Cost Per Lead for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in United Arab Emirates

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead (CPL) trends for industry SaaS & Cloud Platforms 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.

Key takeaways

  • Overall level: United Arab Emirates SaaS CPL averaged 69.91 over Oct 2024–Aug 2025, about 87% above the global baseline (37.44), indicating above-market costs on average.
  • Volatility: Selected data was highly volatile (average month-to-month change 30.77) versus the global baseline’s steady 3.59.
  • Seasonal shape: The global trend shows mild Q4 uplift and stable costs into summer; the United Arab Emirates series diverges with an atypical December trough followed by an extreme run-up from June to August.
  • Extremes: United Arab Emirates CPL ranged from 8.34 (Dec 2024) to 196.18 (Aug 2025). The global range was far tighter: 31.12 to 41.58.
  • Trajectory: From the first observed month (Oct 2024) to the last (Aug 2025), United Arab Emirates CPL rose by approximately 266%, versus a +19% rise globally.

Selected data overview (United Arab Emirates, SaaS & Cloud Platforms)

  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Aug 2025 (monthly medians).
  • Summary stats:
  • Average: 69.91; median: 39.50
  • High: 196.18 (Aug 2025); low: 8.34 (Dec 2024)
  • Range: 187.84 points
  • Month-to-month volatility (avg absolute change): 30.77
  • Change from Oct 2024 (53.58) to Aug 2025 (196.18): +266%
  • Notable moves:
  • Q4 2024: Above-market in Oct–Nov (53.58, 57.61), then a sharp dip to 8.34 in Dec.
  • Q1–Q2 2025: Choppy but generally subdued (Jan 16.35; Feb 39.50; Mar 13.05; Apr 23.82; May 16.98).
  • Q3 2025: A step-change upward—Jun 161.88, Jul 171.70, Aug 196.18—with the single biggest jump from May to June (+144.90).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline summary (Oct 2024–Aug 2025):
  • Average: 37.44; median: 38.59
  • High: 41.58 (Nov 2024); low: 31.12 (Oct 2024)
  • Range: 10.46 points
  • Month-to-month volatility: 3.59
  • Change from Oct 2024 to Aug 2025: +19%
  • Relative positioning:
  • United Arab Emirates average CPL was ~87% higher than the global average.
  • Median CPL is more in line (39.50 vs 38.59), indicating the mean is pulled up by summer spikes.
  • Monthly comparison: Below baseline in Dec, Jan, Mar, Apr, May; roughly in line in Feb; above baseline in Oct, Nov, and sharply above in Jun–Aug.

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Globally, CPL typically increases in Q4 around holiday periods, then stabilizes in the mid-to-high 30s.
  • United Arab Emirates SaaS CPL broke from that pattern with a deep December trough and an outsized surge beginning in June, peaking in August.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry SaaS & Cloud Platforms 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 SaaS & Cloud Platforms 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.

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.