Dubai Story reaches readers interested in Dubai, the UAE, startups, business, and life in the Gulf. If you want to put your brand in front of that audience, we offer a small set of clear advertising options.
Who this is for
- UAE and Dubai brands — retail, hospitality, fintech, proptech, mobility, and services
- B2B vendors — payroll, company formation, SaaS, and tools founders search for on our rankings and guides
- Events and launches — conferences, accelerators, and product announcements with a UAE angle
We prioritise placements that fit our editorial context. We do not sell misleading “news” that looks like unpaid coverage.
Formats
| Format | Best for |
| --- | --- |
| Display banners | Homepage, category hubs, and article sidebar units (standard IAB sizes where possible) |
| Sponsored guides & profiles | Longer explainers labelled Sponsored with a clear byline and link to your site |
| Newsletter / digest | Short partner message in our email round-up (when live) |
| Rankings & tools pages | Category sponsorship on select comparison pages — subject to editorial fit |
All sponsored material is labelled (e.g. “Sponsored”, “Advertisement”, or “Paid partnership”) and is excluded from our unpaid news sections.
Audience snapshot
- English-language readers in the UAE and GCC
- Mix of residents, founders, investors, and expats following Dubai business and lifestyle news
- Strong interest in startups, company profiles, rankings, and practical guides
Exact traffic figures are shared on request.
How to get started
Email ads@dubaistory.ae with:
- Your company and landing page URL
- Campaign goal (awareness, leads, event sign-ups, etc.)
- Preferred format and timing
- Budget range (monthly or campaign)
We typically reply within a few business days with availability, specs, and rate card options.
For general partnerships or press (non-paid), see Contact.
Rates and inventory change. Dubai Story reserves the right to decline campaigns that conflict with our editorial standards or UAE advertising norms.