SEO pricing in Dubai ranges from AED 800/month from freelancers to AED 25,000+/month from large agencies. Understanding what you actually get at each price point is essential to making a smart investment.
**Dubai SEO pricing tiers:**
**AED 800 – AED 2,000/month (freelancer or small agency):** Typically covers: keyword research, basic on-page optimisation of existing pages, monthly report. Usually English-only. Limited link building. Suitable for: very small local businesses, low-competition niches.
**AED 2,500 – AED 6,000/month (mid-tier agency):** Typically covers: full on-page SEO, monthly content (2–4 pieces), basic link outreach, Google Business Profile management, basic Arabic + English. Suitable for: established SMEs wanting to grow organic traffic.
**AED 6,000 – AED 15,000/month (established agency):** Typically covers: comprehensive technical SEO, content strategy and production (Arabic + English), active link acquisition, local citation management, conversion rate review. Suitable for: competitive industries (real estate, healthcare, legal, finance).
**AED 15,000+/month (premium agency):** For: large e-commerce stores, multi-location businesses, competitive national campaigns. Includes dedicated strategist, content team, developer resource, and PR-level link building.
**Project-based SEO:**
- Technical SEO audit: AED 3,000 – AED 8,000
- Website migration SEO: AED 5,000 – AED 15,000
- Content creation (per article, 1,500+ words, bilingual): AED 500 – AED 1,500
**What you should never pay for:** guaranteed #1 rankings, packages that promise "100 backlinks/month", and anything that cannot be explained in plain language.
Smart Screen Technology offers SEO retainers from AED 2,500/month with full Arabic + English strategy and monthly transparent reporting.

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