Guest Posts, Backlinks, Press Releases & Influencer Marketing in the UAE

United Arab Emirates

Numu is the UAE media marketplace for guest posts, press releases, backlinks, and influencer partnerships — the Gulf’s global business hub and media gateway. Get direct access to verified publishers and creators covering Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and beyond, all in one self-serve platform.

70+Verified UAE publishers
AR + ENArabic & English placements
5Creator platforms supported
200+Nationalities in target audience
Media Placements

Publish on UAE media through Numu

The UAE is the most internationally connected media market in the Gulf. As a full UAE media marketplace, Numu connects you to regional headquarters outlets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi alongside strong domestic Arabic and English publications — giving brands unmatched reach across both local and expat audiences.

Guest Posting

Publish editorial content on UAE news sites, business portals, and lifestyle platforms. Reach one of the most diverse, high-income audiences in the Gulf.

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Press Releases

Distribute business announcements across UAE media in Arabic or English. Essential for launches, funding news, and market entry into the Gulf’s business capital.

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Sponsored Articles

Place branded long-form content on established UAE publications. Full editorial integration with audiences across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and beyond.

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Digital PR

Run multi-channel PR campaigns across UAE digital media. Combine editorial placements, press releases, and creator partnerships for unified brand coverage.

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Link Building

Acquire high-authority backlinks from UAE domains with strong international traffic. Filter by DA, DR, category, and language.

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Creator Partnerships

Partner with UAE creators and influencers

Dubai is one of the world’s top influencer hubs, home to a mix of Emirati, Arab expat, and international creators. UAE audiences are highly mobile, multilingual, and among the most engaged social media users globally.

Instagram Influencers

Partner with UAE lifestyle, luxury, fashion, and business creators on Instagram — the dominant platform for brand campaigns in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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TikTok Creators

Reach UAE’s young, multicultural audience through TikTok creators producing content in Arabic, English, and beyond.

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YouTube Sponsorships

Sponsor UAE YouTubers for product reviews, luxury lifestyle content, and long-form brand integrations popular across the Gulf.

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Telegram Channels

Place sponsored messages on UAE Telegram channels covering business, real estate, deals, and community topics.

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Podcast Sponsorships

Sponsor UAE Arabic and English podcasts. Dubai’s business and entrepreneurship podcast scene has grown rapidly among professionals and investors.

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Browse by Platform

Explore UAE inventory across every channel

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Media
70+ verified UAE outlets
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Instagram
UAE lifestyle & luxury creators
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TikTok
UAE TikTokers & viral content
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YouTube
UAE YouTubers & vloggers
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Telegram
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Podcasts
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Top Publishers

Leading UAE publications on Numu

Verified editorial outlets that accept sponsored content and advertising — from major English business dailies to Arabic news portals.

Khaleej Times
Gulf News
The National
Emirates 24/7
Al Bayan
Emarat Al Youm
Zawya
Arabian Business

Availability and pricing shown on each publisher’s listing in the marketplace.

Why the UAE

Why the UAE is the Gulf’s essential media gateway

The UAE — and Dubai in particular — functions as the regional headquarters for international brands operating across the Middle East. A media placement or press release in the UAE reaches not just the domestic market, but the international business community, regional decision-makers, and investors who use Dubai as their base for GCC and wider MENA operations. This international reach is exactly why Numu built a dedicated UAE media marketplace.

The UAE media landscape is genuinely bilingual and international. English-language outlets like Khaleej Times, Gulf News, and The National serve the country’s large expatriate population — which makes up nearly 90% of residents — while Arabic outlets like Al Bayan and Emarat Al Youm reach the Emirati population and the broader Arabic-speaking Gulf audience. Few markets in the world require this level of dual-language media sophistication.

The UAE’s creator economy rivals any global market. Dubai has become a magnet for international influencers alongside strong homegrown Emirati and Arab expat creators. High disposable income, luxury lifestyle content, and a business-savvy audience make UAE influencer campaigns some of the highest-converting in the region — particularly for real estate, finance, luxury goods, and travel brands. Abu Dhabi carries its own weight as the political and institutional capital with growing government and finance-sector coverage, while Sharjah offers a more culturally rooted, family-oriented audience distinct from Dubai’s international consumer base.

Who It’s For

Built for teams buying media in the UAE

International SEO agencies

Buying backlinks from UAE domains with strong international authority for clients targeting Gulf markets and global audiences that trust Dubai-based media.

PR and comms teams

Distributing press releases across UAE media for regional headquarters launches, funding announcements, and market entry into the Gulf’s business capital.

Brand marketing teams

Running integrated campaigns combining sponsored articles on UAE publishers with influencer partnerships to reach the region’s highest-spending, most internationally diverse consumer base.

Regulated industries

Forex, crypto, fintech, and real estate brands operating in the UAE’s business-friendly regulatory environment, seeking credible editorial coverage.

Process

How buying media in the UAE works on Numu

1

Browse & filter

Search UAE publishers and creators by language, category, domain metrics, engagement, and price.

2

Place your order

Add your brief, select add-ons, and pay securely. Your payment is held in escrow until delivery is confirmed.

3

Content goes live

Your placement is published on the publisher’s site or the creator’s channel. You receive the live URL or post link to verify.

Industries

Industries active in the UAE’s media market

The UAE’s diversified, business-first economy generates media demand across nearly every sector, with real estate, finance, and tourism leading spend.

Real Estate & Property Tourism & Hospitality Financial Services & Fintech Logistics & Trade Technology & SaaS Luxury & Retail Healthcare Education Crypto & Web3 Automotive Aviation Events & Exhibitions Government & Free Zones
More Markets

Explore more MENA markets on Numu

Numu covers the full spectrum of media and creator placements across the Arab world.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about media buying in the UAE

Can I target specific cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah?
Yes. UAE publishers and creators on Numu cover Dubai as the primary international business and lifestyle hub, Abu Dhabi as the political and institutional capital with strong government and finance coverage, and Sharjah for a more culturally rooted, family-oriented audience. You can request city-specific targeting when placing your order.
What services does Numu offer in the UAE?
As a complete UAE media marketplace, Numu offers guest posting, press release distribution, sponsored articles, digital PR, link building, and influencer marketing on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Telegram, and podcasts — all on verified UAE publishers and creators.
Why publish media in the UAE instead of just Saudi Arabia?
The UAE and Saudi Arabia serve different strategic purposes. Saudi Arabia offers the largest domestic Arabic audience and highest domain authority. The UAE offers international reach — Dubai-based outlets are read by global investors, regional headquarters staff, and a highly diverse expat audience. Many brands run campaigns in both markets simultaneously.
Can I publish content in Arabic and English in the UAE?
Yes. The UAE has some of the strongest bilingual media in the Gulf. English outlets like Khaleej Times and Gulf News reach the large expat population, while Arabic outlets like Al Bayan reach Emirati and Gulf Arabic-speaking audiences. Numu lets you filter and place in both.
What does media placement cost in the UAE?
UAE pricing reflects the market’s international positioning. Guest posts start around $150 on mid-tier outlets. Premium UAE publications like Gulf News and The National range from $500 to $4,000+. Creator pricing varies by platform and audience size. All prices are shown upfront on Numu.
Is Dubai a good market for influencer marketing?
Dubai is one of the top global influencer hubs. The city’s high disposable income, luxury lifestyle culture, and internationally diverse creator base make it especially strong for real estate, finance, luxury goods, travel, and hospitality brands. UAE influencer campaigns often deliver some of the highest engagement rates in MENA.
Can I combine publisher and creator campaigns in the UAE?
Yes. Numu is the only MENA marketplace offering both media placements and influencer marketing in one platform. You can pair a press release on Gulf News with an Instagram campaign from a Dubai-based creator, all managed from a single dashboard.

Ready to reach the UAE market?

Browse verified publishers and creators in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and beyond — compare metrics, and launch your campaign across the Gulf’s business capital.