Healthcare marketing guide for Dubai clinics. Compliance, costs, patient acquisition strategies.
AED 12-35
Healthcare CPC
AED 180-450
Cost Per Patient
37x
Average ROAS
CPC by Specialty
Specialty
CPC (AED)
Patient LTV
Dental Implants
25-45
AED 8,000-25,000
Cosmetic Surgery
35-75
AED 15,000-80,000
Dermatology
15-30
AED 2,000-8,000
General Practice
8-18
AED 1,500-5,000
IVF/Fertility
55-110
AED 25,000-60,000
Compliance Requirements
DHA/MOHAP Guidelines: Healthcare ads require careful compliance in UAE.
Required
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Facility license number on all ads
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Physician qualifications listed
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Professional title accuracy
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Clear pricing where applicable
Prohibited
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Before/after photos without patient consent
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Guarantee of results
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Comparative claims vs other providers
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Sensational or fear-based messaging
High-Value Keywords
### Procedure-Based
- "dental implants dubai"
- "laser hair removal"
- "ivf treatment uae"
### Condition-Based
- "skin treatment dubai"
- "back pain clinic"
- "fertility doctor uae"
### Location-Based
- "dentist near me"
- "clinic dubai marina"
- "doctor downtown dubai"
Campaign Structure
Separate by service: Don't mix dental and cosmetic in one campaign Intent-based ad groups: Research vs. ready-to-book keywords Location targeting: 5-10km radius around clinic Schedule ads: Business hours + evening when patients research Call extensions: Essential for mobile searches
Patient Acquisition Metrics
Metric
Benchmark
Good
Click-Through Rate
3-6%
8%+
Cost Per Lead
AED 80-200
< AED 120
Lead to Appointment
30-50%
60%+
Cost Per Patient
AED 180-450
< AED 250
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Sources & References
Official references used in this article.