Advertise on Khaleej Times. Reach 1.5M+ bilingual UAE readers
Khaleej Times reaches both English and Arabic readers across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates, an audience other English titles miss. As a Dubai media buying agency, we plan, negotiate, book and report on your Khaleej Times campaign end to end, across print and digital.
Bilingual reach across the UAE and GCC
Advertising on Khaleej Times means placing your brand in one of the UAE’s most respected news publications, Khaleej Times, reaching both English and Arabic readers since 1978. With over 1.5 million monthly readers and particularly strong penetration in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, it reaches an audience English-only titles miss. Below is the straight version: the ad formats, why it works, what it costs in AED, and how we manage it for you.
The Khaleej Times ad formats you can actually run
Khaleej Times is a whole inventory of print and digital placements. You do not need to know them all. We pick the right mix for your goal and budget.
Display & Banner Ads
Sponsored & Native Content
Print Display Ads
Programmatic Targeting
Push Notifications
Classified Ads
The real edge is the bilingual reach: one publisher relationship that puts you in front of both English and Arabic UAE audiences.
Why advertise on Khaleej Times in 2026
Khaleej Times holds a distinctive position in the UAE media landscape. Here is why brands choose it for high-impact advertising.
Bilingual audience reach
Strong in Sharjah & the North
Competitive media rates
Credibility & trust
Our Khaleej Times advertising services
We handle the whole campaign so you do not have to, from the first plan to the final report.
Digital display advertising
Sponsored content
Print advertising
Reporting & optimisation
Who should advertise on Khaleej Times
Khaleej Times advertising is particularly powerful for brands that need both Arabic and English-speaking consumers across the UAE. The brands we see win with it include:
If your audience includes Sharjah residents, Arabic-speaking consumers or budget-conscious buyers, Khaleej Times should be a central pillar of your UAE media strategy.
Why choose Leads Dubai for Khaleej Times
Direct publisher relationships
Bilingual campaign capability
Full-funnel integration
No hidden fees
How we run your Khaleej Times campaign
No mystery and no fluff. Here is the exact process we follow to get your Khaleej Times campaign planned, booked and live.
From brief to live campaign in about a week
Plan & rate card
We build your media plan and negotiate Khaleej Times rates and placements directly with the publisher.
Bilingual creative
Our team produces English and Arabic banners, sponsored content and print artwork to Khaleej Times specifications.
Book & go live
We book the inventory, traffic the ads, and take the campaign live across print and digital.
Report & optimise
You get a monthly report on reach, clicks and cost per lead, and we refine the campaign as it runs.
What it costs to advertise on Khaleej Times
Khaleej Times rates depend on the format, section and duration. These are the real starting points we see; your exact figures come in a custom rate card and media plan.
Standard banner positions across khaleejtimes.com.
From classifieds to full-page ads, priced by size.
Homepage takeovers and sponsored content, priced higher.
We build a costed plan and rate card before you commit.
We negotiate rates directly with Khaleej Times and bill transparently. Ask us for a custom rate card for your goal and budget.
Get your free Khaleej Times rate card
Ready to reach the UAE’s bilingual readership? Call +971 50 304 7470 for a free Khaleej Times advertising media plan and rate card.
Advertising on Khaleej Times, common questions
Khaleej Times rates depend on the format, section and duration. Digital display placements can start from around AED 4,000 per month for standard banner positions. Sponsored content, homepage takeovers and print full-page ads are priced at premium rates. Print is priced per column centimetre or per page. We provide a customised quote and rate card based on your requirements and budget.
Khaleej Times offers digital display (leaderboard, MPU, interstitial), video pre-roll, sponsored editorial content, email newsletter sponsorships, push notification advertising, programmatic display inventory, print display ads and classified advertising.
Get in touch via WhatsApp or our contact form. We arrange a free strategy session, prepare a Khaleej Times media plan aligned with your goals, and handle all bookings, creative coordination and campaign management on your behalf.
Yes. Khaleej Times is one of the strongest platforms for reaching Arabic-speaking readers in the UAE. We develop bilingual creative and target placements in the sections with the highest Arabic readership, including news, business and sport.
Yes, and we recommend it. A multi-channel approach combining Khaleej Times brand awareness with Google Ads search intent, social retargeting and SEO creates a high-performing full-funnel strategy. Explore our social media advertising and digital marketing services too.
They serve different strengths. Gulf News has stronger reach among affluent English-speaking expatriates, while Khaleej Times offers stronger bilingual penetration and better value for reaching Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. Many brands advertise on both for maximum UAE coverage. We will help you choose the right mix for your market and budget.
Related ways to reach the UAE
Khaleej Times is one channel. Pair it with the rest of your mix: advertise on Gulf News, compare newspaper ad costs in the UAE, capture demand with Google Ads in Dubai, or see the full range of digital marketing services in Dubai.
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Tell us your goal. We will send a Khaleej Times media plan and rate card.
Share your industry, target audience and a rough budget. Within 24 hours you get a simple plan: the right format mix, the bilingual creative idea, and your AED costs. No jargon.
- Certified Dubai media buying agency
- English & Arabic creative
- Rates negotiated directly with Khaleej Times
- Transparent reporting, no hidden fees
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