What's the hiring process for a digital marketer in Dubai?

We start with a free discovery call to understand your goals. I audit your current setup, propose a strategy, and we define scope and pricing. Once agreed, we kick off with structured onboarding — typically 3-5 business days to go live.

How long until I see results from freelance marketing in Dubai?

Paid ads show results within 2-4 weeks after the learning phase. SEO takes 3-6 months for organic rankings. Email campaigns deliver within days. I keep you updated with weekly reports so you always know where we stand.

Do you sign NDAs and contracts when I hire a marketing expert?

Absolutely. I sign NDAs for all client engagements. Contracts are straightforward — no lock-in clauses, no hidden fees. Month-to-month retainers available with 30-day notice.

What's included in the Monthly Retainer?

The retainer covers full campaign management: strategy, daily optimizations, ad creative updates, A/B testing, audience research, weekly reporting, and monthly strategy reviews. Also includes access to my AI automation stack for efficiency gains. Scope is customized to your channels and goals.

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Senior Marketing Manager - Full-Funnel Growth, Performance, SEO/GEO/AEO & AI Marketing Automation open to full-time roles across UAE and remote. 6+ years. Enterprise clients. Verified results.

Open to Full-Time Roles

Currently Open to Senior Marketing Roles

I am open to senior in-house marketing positions across UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah) and remote-first companies globally.

Target roles: Marketing Manager · Head of Digital Marketing · Performance Marketing Lead · Senior Marketing Manager

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Note: This page is for freelance/consulting project inquiries.

For full-time employment inquiries, please email directly at [email protected] or visit the For Recruiters page. The pricing tiers below (Growth Audit, Monthly Retainer, Project-Based) apply to freelance engagements only.

▸$90K/month ad budget ownership across Google and Meta

▸Enterprise clients: NBF, Al Masraf, DAFZ, DIEZ

▸Bilingual campaign strategy (English + Arabic)

▸AI-powered automation systems built and deployed

▸C-suite reporting and stakeholder management

▸LinkedIn Top Voice - Digital Marketing UAE

Sectors: Banking and Fintech · Free Zones · Real Estate · Healthcare · EdTech

Contact: [email protected]

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Chirag Variya is a Senior Marketing Manager and Performance Marketing Lead based in Dubai, UAE - open to Marketing Manager, Head of Digital Marketing, and Performance Marketing Manager roles across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, and remote. Currently employed at CX Unicorn DMCC managing enterprise accounts including NBF, Al Masraf Bank, DAFZ, and DIEZ.

6+Years Experience

15+Enterprise Clients

$90K/MonthBudget Managed

684Conversions at AED 14.15 CPA

About Me

Why Hire Me

You're not hiring an agency. You're hiring someone who actually runs the campaigns.

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Direct Access, No Account Managers

You work directly with me — the person planning, executing, and optimizing your campaigns. No layers, no handoffs, no miscommunication. Available for both freelance and full-time arrangements.

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No Agency Markup

Agencies take 20–40% off the top. You get the same expertise at a fraction of the cost because there's no middleman. Your budget goes further.

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Proven, Measurable Results

AED 361K+ managed ad spend. 1.28M+ conversions. 5.96M clicks. Google PMAX, bilingual campaigns, full-funnel performance. Numbers you can verify.

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AI-Powered Efficiency

I leverage AI agents for campaign analysis, creative generation, performance auditing, and automation — delivering agency-level output at solo-practitioner speed.

Trusted by Brands Across MENA

I've worked with businesses ranging from government entities to funded startups.

NBFNational Bank of Fujairah

AL MASRAFIslamic Banking

DAFZDubai Airport Freezone

DIEZDubai Integrated Economic Zones

PayoneerMarketing POC - EMEA, LATAM, USA, APAC

LamsaKids EdTech App (MENA)

"Chirag brought structure to our Google Ads that we never had before. He optimized our bilingual PMAX campaigns and delivered real, measurable improvements in conversions within weeks."

— Digital Lead, AL MASRAF Islamic Banking

About Me & My Approach

What sectors do you specialise in?

Banking and fintech, government free zones, real estate, healthcare, and EdTech. Current enterprise accounts include NBF, Al Masraf Bank, DAFZ, and DIEZ across performance marketing, SEO/AEO/GEO, and AI automation.

What does your day-to-day ownership look like?

I own the full marketing function — strategy, budget allocation, campaign execution, reporting, and stakeholder management. I report directly to senior leadership and deliver C-suite ready performance dashboards with verified platform data every week.

What is your availability?

I am currently employed at CX Unicorn DMCC and open to the right senior opportunity. Based in Dubai on a valid UAE residence visa. Open to roles across UAE and remote. Available to interview at short notice.

What makes you different from other marketing managers?

Three things. First, I manage enterprise accounts across banking and government sectors that most marketers never touch. Second, I have built and deployed live AI automation systems - not just used tools. Third, every number on this site is verified from real platform dashboards. No inflated claims.