6-Month Performance Report

Scaling
UAE Business Setup
via Meta Ads

How Marqueway generated 860 qualified leads for mainland and free zone company formation in the UAE with a high-efficiency lead generation funnel.

Business Setup
Dubai Office

The Overview

Marqueway is a Dubai-based business setup and company formation consultancy serving the UAE market. They help professionals and expats launch mainland and free zone businesses, offering end-to-end packages from trade licenses to residence visas.

Primary Goal

"To generate a consistent, cost-efficient flow of qualified leads from professionals and expats across the UAE actively considering company formation."

Target

Mainland & IFZA Free Zone

Strategy

Low-Friction Entry Point

Strategic Framework

How we optimized for conversion

01

Low-Friction CTA

Replaced "Book Appointment" with softer prompts like "Free Eligibility Check," which consistently tested better.

02

Outcome-Led Creative

Focused on outcomes and proof points rather than fixed pricing, keeping the door open for qualified conversations.

03

Video-First Strategy

Prioritized Instagram Reels and 9:16 vertical video with direct-to-camera anchors over static posters.

04

Trend-Jacking

Produced viral-moment content within 48-72 hours, always tied back to legal and compliant brand positioning.

05

Simplicity & Focus

Each ad centered on one clear takeaway with condensed proof points, avoiding cluttered visual hierarchy.

06

Continuous A/B Testing

Parallel testing of CTA language and creative variants to sustain performance over the 6-month period.

07

Static Posts for Awareness and Retargeting

Static posts were used alongside video to support top-of-funnel awareness and reinforce key proof points to warm audiences, complementing video's stronger performance on cold, high-intent lead generation.

Performance Metrics

Total Leads Generated 860
Total Ad Spend AED 18,248
Impressions 357,382
Cost Per Lead (CPL) AED 21.22

3.67

Frequency

97k+

Unique Reach

Target Audience

Professionals and expats across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Ajman actively exploring mainland or free zone company formation.

Problem Solving & Optimization

Overcoming campaign obstacles

Challenge

Early-stage ad generated zero leads despite spend.

Solution

Fully diagnosed and rebuilt with a new creative concept and revised campaign recommendations, restoring lead flow.

Challenge

Potential drop-off between ad click and final conversion.

Solution

Audited lead forms and WhatsApp handoffs as part of the post-click funnel to protect the conversion rate.

Challenge

There are hundreds of registered business setup agencies in the UAE, with over 240+ specialized consultancies and thousands of general corporate service providers — making differentiation difficult in a saturated market.

Solution

Marqueway stood out through consistent, outcome-led creative, a low-friction entry point for prospects, and messaging anchored in legal, compliant, expert-led business setup, building trust in a category where credibility is the biggest differentiator.

Challenge

Risk of ad fatigue given a frequency of 3.67 across a focused geographic and interest audience.

Solution

Creative refreshes (new hooks, formats, and A/B tested CTAs) were rotated regularly to sustain performance across the 6-month run.