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October 2025 - September 2026
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UAE cost-per-purchase figures tell a dramatic, choppy story: across the 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026, the United Arab Emirates ran noticeably above the global baseline and swung through sharp peaks and troughs. This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for All industries in the United Arab Emirates compared to the global benchmark.
Cost per purchase in the United Arab Emirates averaged about $76.6 over the period, versus a global median of roughly $49.9 — about 54% higher on average. The UAE series started at $69.46 in July 2025 and finished at $45.17 in June 2026, a net decline of roughly 35% from start to finish. The single-month high was $172.57 in December 2025; the low was $19.60 in May 2026 — an 8.8x swing between peak and trough.
Monthly movement was extreme: July to August saw a fall of ~56%, then August to September rebounded by roughly +220%. November to December jumped nearly +95%, producing the season’s highest spike. The spring collapse from March ($64.01) to April ($22.84) was a -64% move, followed by a further dip into May, then a +131% bounce into June. Volatility was high: the monthly standard deviation was about $45.3 (≈59% of the UAE mean), reflecting far larger swings than typical baseline variability.
Rhythms in the series indicate concentrated spikes in late-year months and a pronounced trough across April–May. December’s $172.6 peak aligns with classic Q4 pressure, while the April–May nadir (sub-$23) marks the softest period in the cycle. Early Q1 (January–March) shows elevated but declining levels after the Q4 peak: December → January (-24%), January → February (-35%), February → March (-25%). The year’s cadence is therefore a sharp Q4 ascent, a cooling through Q1, and a deep spring trough with a volatile recovery into early summer.
Compared with the global baseline, the United Arab Emirates was persistently above-market and far more volatile. The global trend hovered around $50 with limited month-to-month movement (SD ≈ $3.4, ≈7% of the mean), while UAE cost-per-purchase swung violently (SD ≈ $45, ≈59% of the mean). At its narrowest point the UAE gap to global levels was modest; at its widest (December peak) the UAE exceeded the global benchmark by more than 240%.
This pattern sits alongside broader Facebook Ads benchmarks and CPC trends where baseline CPM analysis shows steadier movement; here, cost-per-purchase in the United Arab Emirates stands out for amplitude rather than consistent elevation.
Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks for All industries in the United Arab Emirates provides a data-grounded lens on country-specific ad costs and industry ad performance compared to global patterns.
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Facebook advertising costs vary by industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objective. Ad costs vary across industries because of competition, audience demographics, and conversion value. For campaigns targeting United Arab Emirates, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Campaign objectives affect costs because Facebook optimizes delivery for different goals. The data shows median values across multiple campaigns. Results can vary with ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.
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Ramadan + Eid (Mar–Apr), End of November–December (UAE National Day, Christmas, New Year), Dubai Shopping Festival (mid-Dec through Jan)
CPMs may rise during Ramadan and Eid, especially in e-commerce, gifting, F&B, and beauty. UAE National Day campaigns may increase local bidding in travel, banking, and luxury retail. Dubai Shopping Festival raises CPMs from mid-December to mid-January. Islamic holidays shift each year, affecting year-over-year comparisons.
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