How much does social media management cost in the UAE?

What you are actually paying for

The posting is the cheap part. What costs money is making things worth posting: planning, shooting, editing, designing and writing in two languages. When you compare quotes, compare the number of original reels and designs, not the number of posts.

• Content planning and a monthly calendar
• Shoot days at your location
• Editing reels and designing posters
• Captions in English, Arabic or both
• Replying to comments and messages
• Ad setup and management, if included
• A monthly report

Five things that change the price

Platform count matters, but less than you'd think. These are the real drivers:

• How many reels are filmed each month
• Whether the agency shoots on site or uses your photos
• Languages: bilingual captions take more time
• Paid ads management and the size of the ad budget
• How quickly you need replies and approvals

Red flags in a cheap quote

If a package promises daily posts for a very low fee, ask where the content comes from. Stock images and recycled templates rarely bring customers in. Also check who owns the accounts and ad history. It should always be you.

How to choose a package

Start with the outcome. A new café needs consistent, appetising content and a strong Google Maps profile. A clinic needs bookings, which means ads and fast replies. Pick the smallest package that covers that outcome, give it three months, and judge it on enquiries rather than likes.