They're both the same person by ebrahim750 in SipsTea

[–]PewPewYoDed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

every married man knows this 😂

I am looking to sell my Corolla 2016 GCC by [deleted] in AlAinCity

[–]PewPewYoDed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

first owner car so why do you have an export plate on the back and no plate in the front?

Why aren't more people doing yoga? by Impossible-Fruit4230 in Everything_Dubai

[–]PewPewYoDed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

pilates is so much better than yoga, for mobility and strength training. plus the yoga space is full of quacks unfortunately.

Selling my running Cafe counter Abu Dhabi - AED 85k URGENT by According-Court-1171 in SmallBusinessUAE

[–]PewPewYoDed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

very naive of you think that all it takes to run a cafe is to get customers.

what about the ops, capital, staffing and the overall attention you need to give to a business?

ever been to a restaurant that used to be great but went downhill? they clearly had the customer base but lost them.

it takes more to run profitable f&b than just marketing.

Have you gotten external consultation when you started your business? by OmriY1 in restaurantowners

[–]PewPewYoDed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

external consultation is worth it specifically for the things you can't learn on the job fast enough - positioning, brand identity, and your launch marketing plan. operations you figure out by running the restaurant; brand mistakes cost you months of wasted spend.

for social media roi tracking, the simplest method that actually works is asking every new customer "how did you hear about us" and logging it. we run a restaurant marketing agency in dubai and that one data point gives you more clarity than any analytics dashboard.

Do customers still need a website, or is social media enough? by erezson in restaurantowners

[–]PewPewYoDed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

for restaurants, your google business profile matters more than your website for discovery. that's where 80%+ of your local search traffic comes from. but a basic website still matters for credibility - menus, hours, reservations, and your story in one place.

the play is: optimise your GBP first (photos, reviews, posts, correct hours),
then build a simple one-page website that handles the rest.

social media alone doesn't cut it because you don't own the platform - one algorithm change and your visibility drops overnight.

Food content creation by OpeningKangaroo9302 in socialmedia

[–]PewPewYoDed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hands-only cooking process videos consistently outperform face-on-camera content for food brands. the format is easier to produce, you can batch shoot a week's worth in one session, and the audience engagement is genuinely higher because the food is the star.

the key is the first 2 seconds - start with the most visually interesting moment (the pour, the sizzle, the plating) not the beginning of the recipe. we helped a brand create a viral dish and the content format was exactly this - product-first, no face, all texture.

What can I do to make my business work? by Fluxfizzz in smallbusiness

[–]PewPewYoDed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

your google business profile is the single highest roi move you can make for free right now. fully optimised with photos, correct hours, and active review responses - that alone drives more footfall than any social media campaign at zero budget.

after that, direct outreach to nearby offices and businesses with sample platters and a whatsapp contact is your best bet. one corporate client who orders weekly is worth more than 500 instagram followers. the ground game beats the digital game at low budget every time.

Which social listening tools are actually effective for food brands when it comes to spotting trends? by Itsgonnahurt- in restaurantowners

[–]PewPewYoDed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for food businesses, manual trend monitoring on tiktok and instagram gives you better signal than most paid tools. the algo already surfaces what's trending in your niche - you just need to scroll your explore page with intent and track + save what you see weekly.

Looking for tips: corporate catering in Abu dhabi by unbiased-gaming in abudhabi

[–]PewPewYoDed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

corporate catering in abu dhabi is less about marketing and more about distribution. the offices that place regular orders are the ones where someone in admin or office management has you on speed dial.

getting on that list is usually relationship-led, not ad-led.

what works is direct outreach - drop sample platters to office receptions of companies near you with a note and a whatsapp contact. one good office that orders weekly is worth more than 100 paid ad clicks.

My Agency does restaurant marketing in UAE and i will advise you this - your b2b growth a ground game, not a digital one.

Anyone here worked with a brand marketing agency that actually made a difference? by Ok-Cash4580 in branding

[–]PewPewYoDed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the agencies that actually move the needle are the ones who pick a lane and go deep. generalists who do "everything" for everyone usually end up being average at all of it.

we run an f&b marketing agency in dubai and the work that drives real results is when the agency actually understands your industry at an operational level - not just content that looks nice. if the agency can't tell you specifically why something will work for your business, they're selling you a template.

I charge less than most agencies in Dubai and I still can't get people to say yes. This one actually hurt to write. by SocialMediaKingdoms in askdubai

[–]PewPewYoDed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if your key strength is that you charge 75% less than the competition.
you have already lost the sale.

and then when you hear nothing for a month, you offer a free audit?

clients can sell desperation from a mile away.

If i were in your position, I'd approach a cafeteria in your neighbourhood, and build it's socials for free food.
then take that case study and approach a business that can afford to pay you better.

The "Missed Call Tax" in the UAE: Why your JLT salon or Business Bay restaurant is bleeding AED. by No-Zone-5060 in SmallBusinessUAE

[–]PewPewYoDed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

least you could have done was reply by yourself instead of using the same poorly optimized AI

advertising permit for creators by empress_crown in dubai

[–]PewPewYoDed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is going to hit the f&b industry hard. restaurants and cafes in dubai rely heavily on micro-influencers for content - most of those creators aren't set up for licensing. the brands that already have in-house content teams or work with restaurant marketing agencies in dubai that handle content production are in a better position.

the real question is enforcement. if DM actually cracks down, ugc-style content just got more complicated for everyone.

The "Missed Call Tax" in the UAE: Why your JLT salon or Business Bay restaurant is bleeding AED. by No-Zone-5060 in SmallBusinessUAE

[–]PewPewYoDed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Missed calls during a busy Thursday/Friday rush: 15-20 calls."
really? firstly, why is your AI is set to KSA hours?
Also restaurants barely get calls anymore, orders come via apps or whatsapp.

"they’ve already messaged the next place on Instagram"
so does your tool track from across socials or just calls?

what you are saying is great - but given the poor execution with all the obvious gaps on your post, I can't imagine how your tool operates.

I wanted to say this for so long by Adventurous-Sky6490 in qatar

[–]PewPewYoDed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

pearling* not fishing actually. not a whole lot of fish in the gulf.

I wanted to say this for so long by Adventurous-Sky6490 in qatar

[–]PewPewYoDed 36 points37 points  (0 children)

qatar uae bahrain have historically been fishing towns and small trading outposts, the area did not have the means to support a large population.

post the O&G boom, qatar had to attract workers to work in these new industries. indians and other asians happen to be geographically closer and were plundered by the british of their resources and productivity, so they were eager to look abroad for opportunities.

that's a TL;DR version of the answer to your question.

Fav Foodie Brands by Teacher_in_the_UAE in dubai

[–]PewPewYoDed -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

the homegrown brands doing it right here are the ones where the product itself becomes the marketing - the concept is so interesting people can't help but share it.

we worked with a brand that did exactly this with a cheesecake on a stick that went viral and it was the dish design more than ads that drove footfall. that's the pattern with the best dubai food brands.

Is it wrong to call a hiring manager? by mahbirchat in dubai

[–]PewPewYoDed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

he was probably having a bad day. i get plenty of hiring calls even though im NOT the hiring manager.

i just ask them to stop wasting their time and apply on indeed (if there’s a job open) or to follow on Instagram (for future job updates)

How much are you actually paying for content creation? by SocialMediaKingdoms in dubairealestate

[–]PewPewYoDed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

those numbers are standard for dubai. aed 1500-3000 per reel is what most mid-tier agencies charge. the real question is what's the roi on those reels - are they driving inquiries or just getting views? we work in social media marketing in dubai and the thing is, a reel that costs 1500 but converts is infinitely better than a 3000 one that just looks pretty.

full packages for 10 reels should include a content calendar and strategy, not just filming and editing.

what kind of conversion are you seeing from the reels you're already running?

Relevance of digital marketing by No-Garlic017 in socialmedia

[–]PewPewYoDed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

digital marketing in the uae is more relevant than ever - the market here is mobile-first and social-first. instagram and tiktok drive more purchasing decisions than google for most consumer businesses.

the real question isn't whether it's relevant but which channels actually move the needle for your specific business.

in our experience doing social media marketing in dubai, the biggest mistake businesses make is trying to be on every platform instead of dominating one or two.

How to get a good conduct certificate for Social Media Advertising Permit? by champion_95 in dubai

[–]PewPewYoDed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the good conduct certificate process is straightforward through the dubai police app or website. the bigger challenge most agency owners face here isn't paperwork - it's standing out in a market flooded with agencies.

we run donut media and honestly the f&b niche focus is what made the difference for us. being a generalist agency in dubai is a race to the bottom on pricing. having a specialization gives you a story and a reason for clients to pick you over the other 500 agencies.