Citation Audit and Building Services for Local Businesses in Dubai

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Citation auditing and building corrects every mention of your name, address, and phone across the web so Google trusts your location and ranks you higher in the map pack.

We combine automated scans with human verification to find duplicates, misspellings, and missing profiles, then secure authoritative listings that reinforce your Google Business Profile and local search visibility. To achieve this, we deliver the following core tasks.

  • Full NAP audit across 200 UAE directories and data aggregators
  • Duplicate listing removal and suppression
  • Consistent citation creation on 120 high-authority UAE sites
  • Arabic and English profile optimisation with local keywords
  • Geo-tagged photo uploads and service category refinement
  • Schema markup for sameAs links and entity consolidation
  • Monthly monitoring alerts for new inaccuracies
  • White label report with live citation health score

Our checklist has been refined across successful campaigns in Dubai, giving you a proven path to cleaner data, stronger prominence signals, and more inbound calls.


Your First 72 Hours After Contact

The moment you submit the form, our team triggers a rapid diagnostic sequence designed to surface every citation issue before it can hurt your rankings. Within three business days you will receive a complete audit, a prioritized action plan, and a clear cost breakdown so you know exactly how fast we can restore data consistency. The timeline looks like this.

  1. Same-day discovery call to capture business details and service radius
  2. 24-hour automated scan plus manual review of top 50 directories in your vertical
  3. Priority list of inconsistent citations ranked by impact on map pack
  4. Custom quote and project calendar delivered within 72 hours
  5. Immediate access to our live dashboard for real-time progress updates

By day three you will hold a roadmap that turns citation chaos into competitive advantage without any guesswork.


How We Execute the Clean-Up and Build

We treat citations as trust signals that must be both accurate and amplified. Our step-by-step process merges manual outreach with proprietary tools to ensure every new or updated listing carries maximum local SEO weight. Here is the exact sequence we follow.

  • Export and categorise all existing citations by accuracy score
  • Claim and verify listings on high-authority UAE portals such as Bayut and YellowPages
  • Correct NAP variations and add UTM links for tracking
  • Create fresh citations on niche and neighbourhood sites missed by competitors
  • Embed sameAs schema to reinforce entity consistency
  • Schedule monthly re-audits to catch future drift
  • Deliver live dashboard with citation health score and ranking impact

Our methodology is updated quarterly to align with Google My Business guidelines and local search algorithm shifts, making sure your data remains bulletproof long-term.


The Raqami Accuracy Promise

Citation work is detail-heavy and reputation-critical, so we protect your brand with airtight quality controls and human oversight at every stage. You will never wonder about status or outcomes because transparency is baked into our service culture. What you get includes:

  • Dedicated account manager reachable on WhatsApp seven days a week
  • 48-hour resolution SLA for any new citation error we discover
  • White label client portal with before and after screenshots
  • Monthly health check alerts sent directly to your inbox
  • No long-term contracts, pause or cancel anytime after the first 90 days

Your data integrity is our obsession, and our track record proves we treat every citation like a revenue-bearing asset.


The Dubai Areas We Serve

We conduct citation campaigns for local businesses across every district and free zone in Dubai. Our database contains postal code-specific directories and cultural nuances that ensure each citation resonates with local searchers. Areas we cover.

  • Downtown Dubai and Business Bay
  • Dubai Marina, JBR, and Palm Jumeirah
  • Al Barsha, Al Quoz, and Motor City
  • Mirdif, Silicon Oasis, and Academic City
  • Arabian Ranches, Springs, and Meadows
  • Dubai South, DWC, and all free zones
  • Discovery Gardens, JVC, and IMPZ

Wherever your technicians operate, we secure geographically relevant citations that strengthen proximity signals and customer trust.


Why Dubai Brands Choose Raqami 

At Raqami we focus solely on local search. Our citation team has corrected and created thousands of listings, giving us great insight into which platforms move the ranking needle fastest.

  • 100-plus local citation campaigns completed in the UAE
  • Proprietary database of 350 verified UAE directories
  • 90+% client retention rate over the past five years
  • Revenue-focused reporting that ties citations to call volume
  • Native Arabic and English optimisation teams under one roof

Your project will be handled by specialists who understand both the technical and cultural layers of Dubai search behavior.


Frequently Asked Questions

We know citation work can feel technical, so we answer the questions we hear most often.

How long before I see ranking changes? Most clients notice map pack movement within 30 days of completion.

Do you remove duplicates? Yes. We suppress or request removal of every conflicting listing we find.

Will I lose reviews when citations are updated? No. We preserve existing reviews and request transfer where possible.

Is Arabic optimization included? At an additional charge, citations can be created in both Arabic and English for maximum reach.

What happens if data drifts again? Monthly monitoring alerts you instantly, and we fix new errors at no extra cost.


Secure Consistent Citations and Watch Calls Rise

The quiet confidence of knowing that every online mention of your business is identical, accurate, and persuasive can be satisfying. Behavioral economics shows that consistent data reduces cognitive friction, making prospects 31% more likely to trust and call the first brand they find.

When your citations are flawless, you become that brand.

Act today and receive a complimentary citation health scan within 24 hours. You will see exactly how many errors are costing you map pack positions and how quickly we can turn them into ranking gains.