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A backlink is a link from another website to yours. The safest free backlinks for a UAE business come from trusted platforms where you create a business profile or listing and add your website address: map platforms, social profiles, UAE directories and B2B review sites.
This list is short on purpose. It covers 13 free platforms a UAE business would actually be found on, and every site was opened and checked by hand. Most profile links like these are marked nofollow, so their value is in being found by customers, consistent business details across the web and visits to your website, not in passing ranking strength directly. Below the table you will also find a longer plain-text reference list of profile creation sites.
Free Backlinking Sites List 2026
Links open the platform's own site in a new tab. Creating a profile does not guarantee approval or a link; each site reviews new businesses its own way.
| No. | Website | Category | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bing Places for Business (opens in a new tab)bing.comYour listing in Bing search and Bing Maps. An existing Google profile can be imported. | Maps and Search | Free |
| 2 | Apple Business Connect (opens in a new tab)business.apple.comYour place card in Apple Maps and Siri on iPhone, iPad and Mac. | Maps and Search | Free |
| 3 | Facebook Page (opens in a new tab)facebook.comA business page with contact details, opening hours, reviews and messaging. | Social Profiles | Free |
| 4 | LinkedIn Company Page (opens in a new tab)linkedin.comA company profile for B2B visibility, hiring and company updates. | Social Profiles | Free |
| 5 | Yellow Pages UAE (opens in a new tab)yellowpages-uae.comAn online directory of businesses and brands across the UAE. | UAE Business Directories | Free listing |
| 6 | HiDubai (opens in a new tab)hidubai.comA local search directory for Dubai covering shops, services and restaurants. | UAE Business Directories | Free to add; Dubai businesses only |
| 7 | ArabianTalks (opens in a new tab)arabiantalks.comA business directory covering the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC. | UAE Business Directories | Free listing |
| 8 | Clutch (opens in a new tab)clutch.coVerified client reviews and rankings for agencies and IT firms. | Reviews and B2B Platforms | Free profile; paid placement available |
| 9 | GoodFirms (opens in a new tab)goodfirms.coReviews and rankings for software and service companies. | Reviews and B2B Platforms | Free listing; paid upgrades available |
| 10 | DesignRush (opens in a new tab)designrush.comA directory of agencies, searchable by service and city. | Reviews and B2B Platforms | Free agency listing |
| 11 | Trustpilot (opens in a new tab)business.trustpilot.comCollect customer reviews and show them on your website. | Reviews and B2B Platforms | Free business account; paid plans available |
| 12 | Crunchbase (opens in a new tab)crunchbase.comA company database used by investors, partners and journalists. | Reviews and B2B Platforms | Free account can create a company profile |
| 13 | Tripadvisor (opens in a new tab)tripadvisor.comFor hotels, restaurants and attractions: claim your listing and reply to reviews. | Industry Listings | Free to claim; paid tools available |
More Profile Creation Sites (57)
Well-known platforms where a business, an agency or its founder can keep a public profile, grouped by what they are for. Each one was online when checked on 22 October 2026, but unlike the table above, these have not been reviewed one by one. Check each site's terms before creating a profile, and pick the few that fit your business.
Business profiles and directories
A company page with your details, services and contact information.
- about.me
- crunchbase.com
- manta.com
- citysquares.com
- elocal.com
- tuugo.us
- tupalo.co
- storeboard.com
- xing.com
Reviews, B2B and launch platforms
Where buyers compare suppliers, read reviews or find new products.
- trustpilot.com
- designrush.com
- craft.co
- producthunt.com
- muckrack.com
Startups and funding
Profiles for startups, founders and crowdfunded projects.
- gust.com
- startupxplore.com
- kickstarter.com
- indiegogo.com
- yourstory.com
Portfolio, design and creative
Show your work: design, photography, architecture and advertising.
- behance.net
- dribbble.com
- deviantart.com
- carbonmade.com
- domestika.org
- archello.com
- adsoftheworld.com
- sketchfab.com
- grabcad.com
- 500px.com
- flickr.com
- pinterest.com
Publishing, documents and slides
Publish articles, brochures, reports and presentations.
- tumblr.com
- scribd.com
- yumpu.com
- fliphtml5.com
- speakerdeck.com
- scoop.it
- flipboard.com
- mix.com
Questions and communities
Answer questions in your field under your own name.
- quora.com
- reddit.com
- stackoverflow.com
Podcasts and audio
A home for a business podcast or audio content.
- soundcloud.com
- podbean.com
- spreaker.com
- buzzsprout.com
- audioboom.com
Developers, freelancers and personal brand
Code, freelance services and the profiles behind your name.
- gitlab.com
- sourceforge.net
- dev.to
- devpost.com
- fiverr.com
- bark.com
- crowdspring.com
- en.gravatar.com
- brandyourself.com
- credly.com
How to Use These Backlinking Sites
- Start with Bing Places and Apple Business Connect. They control what appears in map results, and the other sites support them.
- Add your website address to every profile, and write your business name, address and phone number exactly the same way each time.
- Choose the right category, add opening hours, photos and services, and fill in every field the platform offers.
- Add the review and B2B platforms that fit your business, then the directory listings.
- Keep a record of each profile and its link, and check them every few months.
Do's and Don'ts of Free Backlinks
Do
- Choose platforms your customers actually use.
- Link to the page that matches the profile, usually your homepage or a service page.
- Verify each profile when the platform offers verification.
- Keep a record of every site you join, with the login.
Don't
- Do not submit to hundreds of low-quality directories. Google's spam policies treat those links as link spam.
- Do not buy links or swap links only to raise rankings.
- Do not stuff keywords into your business name or profile text.
- Do not create duplicate profiles for the same business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these backlinking sites really free?
Yes. Every site on this list lets you create a basic profile or listing without paying. Some, such as Clutch, GoodFirms and Trustpilot, also sell paid upgrades; the cost column shows which.
Do free backlinks help SEO?
They help most with local SEO and with being found. Many profile links are nofollow, so they pass little ranking strength on their own, but consistent profiles on trusted platforms help customers and search engines confirm your business details. They are one part of SEO, not a replacement for a good website and content.
How many backlinking sites should a UAE business use?
Quality matters more than numbers. Start with the map platforms and your social profiles, then add the directories and review platforms that fit your business. A handful of complete, accurate profiles does more than hundreds of thin ones.
Can any business join every site here?
Not always. HiDubai is for Dubai businesses only, Tripadvisor is for hospitality and attractions, and the B2B platforms suit service companies. Each platform sets its own rules for who can join.