Most used social media platforms UAE 2022, by share of users

With an 87.4 percent share of internet users in the United Arab Emirates in 2022, YouTube was the most popular social media platform. For that year, the total number of active social media users in the country was approximately 9.98 million.

 Social media usage in the UAE

The number of social media users in the United Arab Emirates is expected to grow steadily between 2023 and 2028. According to this forecast, the social media user base in the UAE will have increased for the fifth consecutive year in 2028. Notably, the number of social media users has been steadily increasing in recent years, as social networking has become one of the most popular digital activities worldwide. In 2022, the primary reason for using social media in the UAE was to communicate with friends and family, followed by passing the time and reading news stories. In comparison, a lower proportion of respondents indicated that they use social media for live streaming and making new contacts.

Social media advertising worldwide

    Social media advertising has become one of the most popular digital marketing tools. In 2021, the majority of respondents in India perceived to be somewhat or very trustworthy; 45 percent of consumers surveyed in the UAE felt the same way. In comparison, only a small proportion of UK respondents shared the same view on social media advertising at the time. In 2022, most social media advertising audiences in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were between the ages of 25 and 34, with approximately 30 percent being males.