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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Arts in United Arab Emirates

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Cost Per Purchase for Arts in United Arab Emirates

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Arts 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.

Key takeaways

  • Across overlapping months (Oct 2024–Aug 2025), Arts in the United Arab Emirates averaged 31.68 cost per purchase, 35.7% below the global baseline (49.23) — generally below market.
  • Seasonal pattern: the global trend shows elevated Q4 costs, while the UAE series dipped sharply in December and then surged through Q1, peaking in March before easing into summer.
  • Volatility in the UAE series was high: range 2.71–65.12; median month-over-month change about 48%. The sharpest single move was +1,153% from December to January; the largest drop was -54% from May to July.
  • From the first observed month to the last (Oct 2024 to Aug 2025), the UAE rose 75.8%, while the global baseline edged down 2.1%.
  • Month-by-month relative to the global baseline: 7 of 9 months were below market; March (+24%) and May (+9%) were the only months above.

Arts in the United Arab Emirates: overview of cost per purchase

  • Average and dispersion: 31.68 across the available months. High of 65.12 (March 2025) and low of 2.71 (December 2024), a wide range of 62.41.
  • Trend and turning points:
  • Q4 2024 averaged 12.32, with a pronounced dip in December (2.71), down 88% from November and 94.7% below the global baseline that month.
  • Q1 2025 saw a steep climb: January 33.94, February 48.28, and a peak in March at 65.12. Q1 averaged 49.11, just 7% below the global Q1 average (52.94).
  • After another elevated reading in May (55.57), costs fell into Q3: July 25.34 and August 19.88.
  • Month-over-month movement (observed consecutive months): median absolute change ~48%; notable moves include Dec→Jan (+1,153%) and May→Jul (-54%).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average level: 31.68 (UAE) vs 49.23 (global) across overlapping months — below average overall.
  • Highs and lows: while the global series ranged more narrowly (43.19 to 53.89; range 10.70), the UAE posted a higher peak (65.12) but a much lower trough (2.71), indicating higher volatility.
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Below market: Oct (-76%), Nov (-47%), Dec (-95%), Jan (-35%), Feb (-10%), Jul (-45%), Aug (-57%).
  • Above market: Mar (+24%), May (+9%).
  • Direction: first-to-last change was +75.8% in the UAE vs -2.1% globally, reflecting recovery from a December trough rather than a broad market upswing.

Seasonality signals

  • Global data aligns with typical seasonality where costs often rise in Q4 around holiday periods; October–December sat in the mid-40s to low-50s.
  • The UAE Arts series diverged in Q4 with an atypically low December followed by a strong Q1 rebound, then a mid-year high in May and softer results in July–August.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Arts 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 Arts 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's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

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How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

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Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

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How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

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