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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Marketplaces in United Arab Emirates

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Marketplaces in United Arab Emirates

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

CLICK_THROUGH_RATE trend analysis based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Main takeaways

  • The Marketplaces click-through-rate in the United Arab Emirates averaged 2.10%, sitting above the global baseline’s 1.78% (+18% higher), but with far greater volatility.
  • Strong seasonality is visible: elevated results in November (Q4 build-up) and a sharp January dip, followed by a peak in June.
  • Over the observed window (Oct 2024–Aug 2025), the series fell from 2.84% to 1.43% (-49.6%), while the global trend climbed steadily (+14.7% from 1.76% to 2.02%).
  • The United Arab Emirates outperformed the global benchmark in 6 of 11 months, with the largest leads in November and June; underperformance concentrated in January, April, July, and August.

Overview of the click-through-rate time series

  • Average: 2.10%
  • High: 3.54% (June 2025)
  • Low: 0.57% (January 2025)
  • Range: 2.97 percentage points
  • Month-to-month volatility: average absolute change of 1.12 percentage points
  • First-to-last change: down from 2.84% (Oct 2024) to 1.43% (Aug 2025), a -49.6% decline

Notable movements

  • Q4 lift: October (2.84%) to November (3.44%), +0.60 pp, before easing in December (2.70%).
  • Sharp January dip: December to January, -2.12 pp (-78.8% vs. prior month).
  • Spring rebound: February (2.17%) and May (2.41%).
  • Peak performance: June at 3.54% (+1.13 pp from May).
  • Summer softness: July (1.22%) and August (1.43%) well below the earlier peak.

Comparison to the global baseline

For the same months (Oct 2024–Aug 2025), the global baseline shows:

  • Average: 1.78%
  • High: 2.02% (August 2025)
  • Low: 1.67% (February 2025)
  • Range: 0.35 percentage points
  • Month-to-month volatility: average absolute change of 0.05 percentage points
  • First-to-last change: up from 1.76% to 2.02% (+14.7%)

Relative positioning by month

  • Above market: October (+61%), November (+97%), December (+59%), February (+30%), May (+35%), June (+93%).
  • In line/below: March (-1%), April (-38%), July (-36%), August (-29%), and January (-66% vs. global).

Seasonal patterns and stability

  • In the United Arab Emirates, click-through-rates for Marketplaces cluster high in late Q4 and spike in early summer (June). A pronounced January low is evident.
  • The global trend is steadier, rising gradually from late 2024 through mid-2025, culminating in August’s high.

What this means for benchmarks

Across the observed period, the United Arab Emirates sits above market on average but is materially more volatile than the global benchmark. Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketplaces and United Arab Emirates helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. In the Marketplaces 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. 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. 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 CTR and why does it matter for Facebook ads?

CTR (Click-Through Rate) is the percentage of people who click your ad after seeing it. It's calculated by dividing total clicks by total impressions, then multiplying by 100. A high CTR indicates your ad resonates with your audience and helps improve your relevance score, which can lower your overall costs.

What's the average CTR for Facebook ads in 2025?

The average Facebook ad CTR across industries sits around 0.90-1.10%. But there's significant variation. Your specific industry, audience targeting, and campaign objectives should determine your benchmark.

Why is my Facebook ad CTR consistently low?

Low CTR usually stems from poor audience targeting, weak creative, or a disconnect between your ad content and audience needs. Your ad might simply not be standingo out enough. Check if your visuals grab attention, your copy addresses clear pain points, and your audience targeting aligns with people genuinely interested in your offer.

Is CTR still a reliable metric for ad performance in 2025?

Yes—but only in context. High CTR is a signal that your creative works, but it doesn't guarantee conversions. Use it alongside other metrics like conversion rate to get the full picture.