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A business listing puts your company's name, address, phone number and website on a platform people already search. For a UAE business, the right listings help you show up in Google Maps, Apple Maps and local directories, and they give search engines consistent details to trust.
This list is short on purpose. It covers 14 free platforms that a UAE business would actually be found on: the three map platforms, two social profiles, three UAE directories, five review and B2B platforms, and one industry listing. Every site was opened and checked by hand, and the cost column says what is free and what is paid.
Free Business Listing Sites List (2026)
Links open the platform's own site in a new tab. Listing on a platform does not guarantee approval; each site reviews new businesses its own way.
| No. | Website | Category | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Business Profile (opens in a new tab)business.google.comYour listing in Google Search and Google Maps, with reviews, opening hours and photos. | Maps and Search | Free |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | Facebook Page (opens in a new tab)facebook.comA business page with contact details, opening hours, reviews and messaging. | Social Profiles | Free |
| 5 | LinkedIn Company Page (opens in a new tab)linkedin.comA company profile for B2B visibility, hiring and company updates. | Social Profiles | Free |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | GoodFirms (opens in a new tab)goodfirms.coReviews and rankings for software and service companies. | Reviews and B2B Platforms | Free listing; paid upgrades available |
| 11 | DesignRush (opens in a new tab)designrush.comA directory of agencies, searchable by service and city. | Reviews and B2B Platforms | Free agency listing |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | 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 |
How to Use These Listing Sites
- Start with Google Business Profile, Bing Places and Apple Business Connect. They control what appears in map results, and the other sites support them.
- Write your business name, address, phone number and website exactly the same way on every platform.
- 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.
- Check your listings every few months and update them when anything changes.
Do's and Don'ts of Business Listings
Do
- Use the same business details everywhere.
- Verify each listing when the platform offers verification.
- Reply to reviews, good and bad.
- Keep a record of every site you list on, 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 stuff keywords into your business name.
- Do not create duplicate listings for the same location.
- Do not leave old addresses or phone numbers live after you move.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these business listing sites really free?
Yes. Every site on this list lets you create a basic listing or profile without paying. Some, such as Clutch, GoodFirms and Trustpilot, also sell paid upgrades; the cost column shows which.
Do business listings help SEO?
They help local SEO most. Consistent listings on trusted platforms support your Google Business Profile and help customers find you in maps and directories. They are one part of SEO, not a replacement for a good website and content.
How many listing sites should a UAE business use?
Quality matters more than numbers. Start with the three map platforms and your social profiles, then add the directories and review platforms that fit your business. A handful of complete, accurate listings does more than hundreds of thin ones.
Can any business list on 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 list.