Gulf Daily Mail — Advertising
Advertise With Us
Put your brand in front of Gulf professionals, business leaders, and 3.5 million Indian expats — through one of the region's most trusted independent media platforms.
15+
Years Publishing
37
Years UAE Experience
6
Gulf Countries
Journalism With
Editorial Authority
Why Advertise With Gulf Daily Mail
Targeted Audience
Gulf professionals, Indian expat community, PR and media practitioners — not general browsing traffic
Editorial Credibility
Independent journalism since 2011, edited by a PhD journalist with 37 years UAE media experience
Permanent Indexing
Sponsored content stays permanently on the site and continues appearing in Google searches long after publication
India-Gulf Corridor
The only independent English platform serving the Gulf's Indian and South Asian expat community at scale
Our Audience
Gulf Business Professionals
Executives, managers and entrepreneurs following UAE, Saudi, Qatar and wider Gulf business news
Indian Expat Community
3.5 million+ Indians across the Gulf states — the world's largest diaspora community in one region
PR & Media Practitioners
Communications directors, PR managers and media professionals across the Gulf region
Educators & Students
Academics, university students and researchers following Gulf affairs, policy and analysis
Government Professionals
Public sector and semi-government professionals tracking policy, projects and regional affairs
Who Should Advertise
Banks, exchange houses, universities, law firms, recruitment agencies, Indian brands expanding to Gulf
Best Value
Annual Partner Package
Maximum sustained brand presence across Gulf Daily Mail for a full year — at a significant saving versus individual rates.
- 12 sponsored articles published throughout the year
- 12 newsletter sponsor slots — one per issue
- Homepage banner for 4 weeks of your choice
- Listed as GDM Annual Partner in site footer
- Priority placement and first refusal on special features
Annual Rate
AED 8,500
approx. USD 2,315 / year
Editorial & Content Packages
| Package | Rate | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsored Article | AED 600 approx. USD 163 | 800–1,200 words written by GDM editorial team from your brief. Clearly labelled Sponsored Content. Permanent on site. Shared on all social channels. |
| Branded Feature | AED 950 approx. USD 259 | 1,200–1,800 words. In-depth brand story, product launch or executive interview. Homepage feature for 48 hours. All social channels. |
| Press Release | AED 350 approx. USD 95 | Your release published as submitted with light editing. Permanently indexed. Ideal for product launches, events, appointments and CSR. |
| Press Release + Social | AED 500 approx. USD 136 | Press release published plus promoted across GDM Facebook, Instagram and X accounts with 2–3 posts per platform. |
| Expert Opinion Column | AED 450 approx. USD 123 | Your expert publishes a 700–900 word opinion piece under their byline. Ideal for thought leadership positioning in the Gulf market. |
Digital Banner Advertising
| Placement | Rate | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Homepage Banner (Top) | AED 600 per week | Prime homepage above-the-fold placement. 728×90 desktop / 320×50 mobile. Maximum visibility for all homepage visitors. |
| Sidebar Banner | AED 300 per week | Right sidebar across all article pages. 300×250 standard format. High-frequency visibility for regular readers. |
| Article Page Banner | AED 200 per week | Banner within article content. Seen by engaged readers actively consuming content. 300×250 format. |
| Run of Site | AED 900 per week | Homepage + sidebar + article banner combined. Maximum site-wide visibility. Best for product launches or time-sensitive campaigns. |
Newsletter Sponsorship
| Package | Rate | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter Sponsor | AED 250 per issue | Sole sponsor of Gulf Media Weekly. Your logo and 40-word message sent to all subscribers every Sunday. Direct access to Gulf media and PR professionals. |
| Monthly Exclusive | AED 800 per month | Sponsor all four weekly issues in one month. Sustained brand recall with a professional readership. Best value newsletter option. |
| Newsletter Feature | AED 400 per issue | A 150-word branded content section in the newsletter body. Reads naturally, clearly labelled as partner content. |
Special Packages
| Package | Rate | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| India-Gulf Audience Package | AED 1,200 approx. USD 327 | Sponsored article in India-Gulf section + 2 social posts targeting Indian expat audience + newsletter mention. Best for banks, exchange houses and Indian brands in Gulf. |
| PR Starter Pack | AED 1,000 approx. USD 272 | 3 press releases published over 90 days. Ideal for new companies, product launches or event series. 15% saving versus individual rate. |
| Media Awards Sponsor | AED 5,000 approx. USD 1,362 | Headline or category sponsor of the annual Gulf Daily Mail Media Awards. Logo on all event materials, full GDM coverage and post-event article. Limited to 5 sponsors. |
How to Book
Simple process — email us and we respond within 24 hours
1
Email Your Enquiry
Tell us which package and your preferred dates. Subject line: ADVERTISING ENQUIRY
2
We Confirm
We confirm availability and send a simple invoice within 24 hours
3
Payment
Bank transfer or online payment link. Payment required before publication for new clients
4
We Publish
Content goes live within 3 working days. Banners go live same day artwork is approved
Terms & Conditions (Summary)
- All rates are fixed. Prices in UAE Dirhams.
- Payment required before publication for new clients
- Sponsored content published within 5 working days of payment
- Banner ads: client supplies final artwork in correct dimensions
- GDM reserves the right to decline ads conflicting with editorial values
- Cancellations accepted 48 hours before scheduled publication for full refund
- Sponsored content stays permanently on site once published
- All paid content clearly labelled — Sponsored, Paid Partnership or Press Release
Want to submit a press release instead?
Gulf Daily Mail also accepts individual press release submissions starting from AED 350. Quick turnaround, permanent indexing.
Submit a Press Release →