185 sites from €31 excl. VAT: median authority 41, median traffic 1 k visits per month. Dofollow links, secure payment, guaranteed publication.
The United Arab Emirates is one of the most competitive digital markets in the Middle East, with bilingual audiences, a strong business culture and a very active media scene. LinkBooster currently lists 184 sites published in the UAE across all topics, which gives you a wide choice for sponsored articles and backlinks. Here is how to read the market, pick the right sites and plan a realistic budget.
A backlink from a site rooted in the Emirates sends a clear local signal. If your business targets Dubai, Abu Dhabi or the wider Gulf region, links from regional publications help search engines connect your brand with that audience. They also bring qualified readers: investors, expatriates, tourists and entrepreneurs who actually search in the region.
The market is also useful for international projects. Real estate, fintech, tourism, e-commerce and technology brands often want a Gulf presence next to links from other countries. If that is your case, our guide on international SEO and backlinks explains how to balance a link profile across several markets.
The offer is split into two clear groups. Of the 184 sites, 95 have an authority of 0 to 19, while 27 reach 60 or more. In between you find 9 sites at 20–29, 19 at 30–39 and 34 at 40–59. The median authority is 41, and 43% of sites are at 30 or above. Median organic traffic is 1,380 visits per month, and 93% of links are dofollow.
Prices follow that spread. Articles start from €31 excluding VAT, the median is €338, and the strongest 10% start at €3,337. Small, young sites suit tests and niche topics, while the high-authority tier is better kept for flagship campaigns. For a deeper look at how a link is valued, read our guide to backlink prices in 2026.
Relevance should come before raw authority. A finance brand will get more from finance and investing backlinks in the UAE than from a general site with a higher score. The same logic applies to business and entrepreneurship sites, tech and IT publications or travel and tourism websites, which are especially strong in this country. For broader visibility, news and media backlinks are a solid option.
Check the language of the site as well: Arabic and English audiences do not behave the same way, and your article should match the site's usual language. Look at organic traffic rather than authority alone, and make sure the site publishes genuine content on a consistent theme. Metrics are only indicators, as explained in our comparison of SEO metrics such as DR and DA.
The most common mistake is buying on price alone. Very cheap links on sites with no traffic and no editorial identity bring little, and some belong to networks created only to sell links. Learn the warning signs in our article on spotting PBNs and link farms. Another trap is repeating the same exact-match anchor text; vary your anchors and keep them natural.
Finally, think in terms of a plan rather than a one-off purchase. Mix a few strong links with several mid-range ones, spread them over time, and write content that is genuinely useful to the host site's readers. You can browse everything by topic and country to compare options before ordering.
Prices start from €31 excluding VAT, with a median of €338. The top 10% of sites, the most authoritative ones, start at €3,337. The article is included in the price.
In most cases, yes: 93% of the links available for the UAE are dofollow. The link type is shown for each site before you order.
The median authority is 41, and 43% of sites are at 30 or above. For a first campaign, a site in the 30–59 range with real traffic and a relevant topic is often a good balance between cost and impact.