Our SEO plans in AED
Starting prices per month. A fixed written quote after a scoping call sets the final figure for your market.
UAE (AED)
SEO starter
Foundations, local visibility and monthly reporting.
- Search Console, analytics and sitemap set up
- On-page fixes for up to 10 priority pages
- Google Business Profile optimisation
- Keyword map for UAE, US or India
- Monthly report in plain language
Best for: Local and small businesses
Get this quoteSEO growth
Content, links and technical work that compounds.
- Everything in Starter
- Two optimised articles or landing pages a month
- Technical audit and fixes, schema and speed
- AI-search (GEO and AEO) formatting
- Competitor and ranking tracking
Best for: Companies competing in busy markets
Get this quoteSEO authority
A full programme for competitive, multi-market goals.
- Everything in Growth
- Topic-cluster content plan and larger output
- Digital PR and quality link building
- Multi-location or multi-language SEO
- Fortnightly strategy call
Best for: E-commerce, multi-location and regional brands
Get this quoteUnited States (USD)
SEO starter
Foundations, local visibility and monthly reporting.
- Search Console, analytics and sitemap set up
- On-page fixes for up to 10 priority pages
- Google Business Profile optimisation
- Keyword map for UAE, US or India
- Monthly report in plain language
Best for: Local and small businesses
Get this quoteSEO growth
Content, links and technical work that compounds.
- Everything in Starter
- Two optimised articles or landing pages a month
- Technical audit and fixes, schema and speed
- AI-search (GEO and AEO) formatting
- Competitor and ranking tracking
Best for: Companies competing in busy markets
Get this quoteSEO authority
A full programme for competitive, multi-market goals.
- Everything in Growth
- Topic-cluster content plan and larger output
- Digital PR and quality link building
- Multi-location or multi-language SEO
- Fortnightly strategy call
Best for: E-commerce, multi-location and regional brands
Get this quoteIndia (INR)
SEO starter
Foundations, local visibility and monthly reporting.
- Search Console, analytics and sitemap set up
- On-page fixes for up to 10 priority pages
- Google Business Profile optimisation
- Keyword map for UAE, US or India
- Monthly report in plain language
Best for: Local and small businesses
Get this quoteSEO growth
Content, links and technical work that compounds.
- Everything in Starter
- Two optimised articles or landing pages a month
- Technical audit and fixes, schema and speed
- AI-search (GEO and AEO) formatting
- Competitor and ranking tracking
Best for: Companies competing in busy markets
Get this quoteSEO authority
A full programme for competitive, multi-market goals.
- Everything in Growth
- Topic-cluster content plan and larger output
- Digital PR and quality link building
- Multi-location or multi-language SEO
- Fortnightly strategy call
Best for: E-commerce, multi-location and regional brands
Get this quotePrices are starting points for a clearly scoped project and exclude domain, hosting, third-party licences and VAT or GST where applicable. You get a fixed written quote after a short scoping call.
Retainer or project: which SEO pricing model fits?
SEO is sold in three common ways in the UAE. The right one depends on what you need done and how fast your market moves.
| Model | How it works | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly retainer | A fixed monthly fee for continuous work: fixes, content, links, reporting | Competitive searches and long-term growth | Vague deliverables. Ask what is done each month. |
| One-off project | A fixed price for an audit, a technical clean-up or a site migration | Fixing a known problem or preparing a launch | Results fade if nobody keeps publishing and improving |
| Hourly or day rate | You pay for time on specific tasks | Small, well-defined jobs | Hard to budget. Cap hours in writing. |
Most businesses in a competitive UAE market get better value from a retainer after a one-off technical set-up. See what SEO is and how it helps a small business.
What drives the cost of SEO in Dubai and the UAE?
Two companies can both want 'SEO in Dubai' and need very different amounts of work. These are the main variables.
- Competition. Keywords such as real estate, clinics, restaurants and trading in Dubai are contested. Narrow or niche terms are cheaper to win.
- Arabic and English. Ranking in both languages means separate content, research and URLs for each. It is closer to running two campaigns than one.
- Number of locations. Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ajman each have their own local intent. Each location needs its own pages, profiles and citations.
- Site condition. A site with crawl errors, slow pages or weak structure needs technical work first. See technical SEO.
- Content volume. A site with ten pages and a site that needs a hundred have different workloads.
- Local SEO scope. Google Business Profile management, reviews and map ranking add ongoing effort. See local SEO.
- Reporting and meetings. More calls and custom dashboards take more time.
What each SEO tier is designed for
Treat these as guides to scope. The written quote lists exactly what is included for your business.
| Tier | Starting price | Typically fits | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEO Starter | AED 700 per month | A small business with one location and modest competition | Foundations, on-page fixes, Search Console, basic local profile and reporting |
| SEO Growth | AED 1,500 per month | A growing company with several services or locations | Ongoing content, local pages, technical fixes, link and citation building |
| SEO Authority | AED 3,000 per month | Competitive sectors, bilingual sites or multiple cities | Deeper content programs, Arabic and English, AI search work and detailed reporting |
Prices are starting points and exclude VAT where applicable. VAT in the UAE is 5% at the time of writing. Check the current FTA guidance.
What should you get each month?
A monthly fee should buy visible work, not a mystery. Ask any provider to describe this cycle.
Technical health checks
Crawl errors, indexing, speed and structured data are reviewed and fixed. See how to get your site indexed.
Content and page improvements
New pages and articles aimed at real searches, plus updates to pages that are close to ranking.
Local and authority signals
Google Business Profile upkeep, citations and relevant links or mentions.
Reporting in plain language
Rankings, clicks, enquiries and what changed, with the next month's plan. Search Console and analytics access stays with you.
How long before SEO shows results?
SEO is slow by nature. Fixes can lift visibility quickly on small sites, but competitive terms usually take months of consistent work, and some never move. Nobody can honestly promise a date or a position, because Google's results depend on many things outside a provider's control.
What you can ask for is a clear plan, measurable inputs and honest reporting. Our approach and pricing for the UAE are set out on the SEO services page and our Dubai location page.
Red flags when comparing SEO quotes in the UAE
- Guaranteed page-one rankings or a fixed ranking date. Nobody controls Google.
- No named deliverables. 'SEO optimization' is not a list of tasks.
- Bulk low-quality links. Cheap link packages can harm a site.
- No access to your accounts. You should own Search Console, analytics and Business Profile.
- A price far below the market for a competitive sector. The work has to be done by someone.
- Long lock-in contracts with no exit. Ask about notice periods in the quote.
- No mention of Arabic if your customers search in Arabic.
For more on picking a provider, read how to choose an SEO company in Dubai. If you also need a site, see website cost in Dubai, and review the wider UAE services.
SEO cost in Dubai and the UAE: common questions
How much does SEO cost in Dubai?
Our plans start at AED 700 per month for Starter, AED 1,500 for Growth and AED 3,000 for Authority. The final cost depends on competition, languages, locations and site condition, and is stated in a written quote.
Is SEO a monthly fee or a one-time cost?
Both exist. A one-off project suits an audit or technical clean-up. Ongoing growth, especially in competitive sectors, usually needs a monthly retainer because content, links and reporting continue every month.
Does Arabic SEO cost more?
Usually yes. Arabic needs its own research, content and URLs, so it adds workload. It can be worthwhile if a large share of your customers search in Arabic.
How long does SEO take to work in the UAE?
Small fixes can help within weeks, but competitive terms often take months. Nobody can guarantee a timeline or a ranking position.
Is VAT added to SEO services?
Generally yes, VAT in the UAE is 5% at the time of writing and applies to most services. Confirm with the current FTA guidance and ask whether a quote includes VAT.
Do I need a new website before SEO?
Not always. If your current site is crawlable and editable, SEO can start there. If it is very slow, broken or cannot be changed, rebuilding first may be cheaper.
Who owns the accounts and reports?
You should. Search Console, analytics and Google Business Profile should be set up in your name, with access shared to the provider. Confirm this in the quote.