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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Fitness & Training Centers in United Arab Emirates

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Cost Per Purchase for Fitness & Training Centers in United Arab Emirates

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for Fitness & Training Centers in the United Arab Emirates compared to the global trend, and is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • No country–industry observations are available for the selected dataset (United Arab Emirates, Fitness & Training Centers). As a result, we cannot determine whether the selected market is above market, below average, or in line with overall trends.
  • The global baseline shows clear seasonality: costs rise from November into December and peak in February, then moderate through spring and summer, with a sharp drop in September.
  • Overall baseline volatility is moderate, with an average absolute month‑to‑month move of about $3.25; the largest single drop occurs from August to September.

Scope and data availability

  • Selected dataset: Fitness & Training Centers in the United Arab Emirates — no monthly cost‑per‑purchase data points were available for the period.
  • Baseline dataset (global): monthly medians from October 2024 to September 2025.

Given the absence of selected data, the statistics below summarize the global baseline only and serve as directional context for Facebook Ads benchmarks.

Baseline overview (global cost-per-purchase)

  • Period average: $47.82.
  • High: $53.89 in February 2025.
  • Low: $32.29 in September 2025.
  • Range (high–low): $21.60.
  • Change from first to last month: down 30.8% (from $46.67 in October 2024 to $32.29 in September 2025).
  • Volatility: average absolute month‑to‑month change ≈ $3.25.
  • Biggest monthly rise: +$8.34 from November to December.
  • Biggest monthly drop: −$13.40 from August to September (≈ −29.3% vs. August).

Seasonal pattern

  • Q4 uplift: Costs climb into the holiday period, averaging $47.13 across October–December, with a notable jump in December ($51.53).
  • Q1 peak: Elevated pricing continues into the new year, averaging $52.94 across January–March, peaking in February ($53.89).
  • Gradual cooling: Q2 average eases to $49.83 (April–June).
  • Late‑summer/early‑fall reset: Q3 average falls to $41.39 (July–September), driven by a pronounced drop in September.

Across the 12 months, half the months (December through May) sit above the overall average ($47.82), while the back half of the period trends below average, culminating in the September low.

Selected vs. global baseline

  • Selected dataset (United Arab Emirates, Fitness & Training Centers): no available monthly medians for cost‑per‑purchase during the period, so a numeric comparison to the global baseline cannot be made.
  • Directionally, advertisers in this category and region should be aware that global costs typically rise in Q4 and remain elevated through February before moderating into summer, with the most pronounced pullback observed in September in this dataset.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Fitness & Training Centers 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 Fitness & Training Centers 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's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

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?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.