Free guides for UAE business owners who want more customers from Google Maps and Google Search — written in plain language, with fixes you can do yourself.
Services
- SEO Services UAE · SEO Agency Dubai · Local SEO Dubai · SEO Services Abu Dhabi
- Google Maps SEO Dubai · Google Reviews · Ecommerce SEO UAE · SEO Consultant
- GBP Verification UAE · Local Citations · Arabic SEO · Lead Tracking · AI SEO
Industries
Fix a Problem
- Not showing on Google Maps · Paying an agency, no leads · Competitor ranks higher · Fake/negative reviews · Profile suspended
- Views up, calls down · Reviews disappeared · Wrong pin · Name in wrong language · Ranking only near my shop · Duplicate listing
Buying Guides
- How to choose an SEO agency in Dubai · SEO cost in Dubai & Abu Dhabi · Packages (AED) · How we work remotely
Seasonal
UAE Local SEO Glossary
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Google Business Profile (GBP) | Your free business listing on Google Search and Maps |
| Map pack / local pack | The three map listings above search results |
| Service-area business | A business that goes to customers and hides its address |
| NAP | Name, address, phone — must match everywhere |
| Citation | A listing of your business details on another site |
| Trade licence | UAE business licence; your Google name should match it |
| Free zone vs mainland | Two licence types; can affect address eligibility on Google |
| Makani number | Dubai’s geographic address code for buildings |
| Trakheesi | Dubai real estate advertising permit system |
| hreflang | Code that tells Google which language/country a page is for |
| Map grid | A check of your Maps ranking from many points across an area |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I start if my business is new to Google?
Start with your Google Business Profile, then read our guides on verification and local citations.
Are these guides specific to the UAE?
Yes. They cover UAE address formats, Arabic and English names, and UAE holidays.
Can I get help with my own profile?
Yes. Request a free audit and we will send a short video review of your Google Maps presence.