UAE Location-based Advertising Market Size & Outlook

The location-based advertising market in the UAE is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,001.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 15.9% is expected of the UAE location-based advertising market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,071.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$3,001.9
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
15.9%
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UAE location-based advertising market highlights

  • The UAE location-based advertising market generated a revenue of USD 1,071.4 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 3,001.9 million by 2030.
  • The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.9% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, geotargeting was the largest revenue generating component in 2023.
  • Beacon Advertising is the most lucrative component segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Location-based advertising market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,071.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 3,001.9 million
Growth rate15.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentGeotargeting
Fastest growing segmentBeacon Advertising
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationGeofencing, Geotargeting, Beacon Advertising, Geoconquesting
Key market players worldwideMeta Platforms Inc Class A, Alphabet Inc Class A, International Business Machines Corp, Yelp Inc Class A, Cidewalk, Enrad AB, Placecast, Four Square Media Services, GroundTruth, Near Intelligence, PlaceIQ, Telenity, Cuebiq

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UAE accounted for 1.0% of the global location-based advertising market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia location-based advertising market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 2,566.7 million by 2030.

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UAE location-based advertising market outlook

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Geotargeting was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.74% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE location-based advertising market based on geofencing, geotargeting, beacon advertising, geoconquesting covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • UAE Location-based Advertising Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Geofencing
    • Geotargeting
    • Beacon Advertising
    • Geoconquesting
  • UAE Location-based Advertising Promotion Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Banner Display/Pop-ups Promotions
    • Video Promotion
    • Search Result Promotion
    • E-Mail and Messages
    • Social Media Content Promotion
    • Voice Calling Promotion
  • UAE Location-based Advertising Advertisement Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Push Advertising
    • Pull Advertising
  • UAE Location-based Advertising Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Retail Outlets
    • Public Spaces
    • Airports
    • Others
  • UAE Location-based Advertising Industry Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Retail
    • Hospitality
    • BFSI
    • Education
    • Technology & Media
    • Transportation & Logistics
    • Automotive
    • Multimedia & Entertainment
    • Others

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