Riyadh Jeddah Doha Dubai London 18-24 24-34 FASHION - LUXURY ABDULLA AL ABDULLA Fashion Blogger Qatar Abdulla Al-Abdulla s unique sense of style and social presence has captured the world s attention. His style-driven influence has already led to collaborations with many high-end luxury brands. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 35% 65% Average Weekly Impressions: 132k Average Weekly Interactions: 7.15k @theeabdulla 52.5k @theeabdulla 3.7k theeabdulla 13.7K Likes Views @theeabdulla 5k
Doha Riyadh Jeddah Seoul Kuwait 18-24 24-34 BEAUTY AFRA ALMARRI Pro Makeup Artist Qatar Afra is Qatar s leading makeup artist with a strong following amongst local and expatriate women. She is recognised for her use of make-up as a form of art and expression. Afra has worked with brands such as Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, D&G, Make Up For Ever, NYX and recently Urban Decay and tarte cosmetics. She has a natural talent and developed it more by going to Tajmeel, Qatar s first beauty academy. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 67% 33% Average Weekly Impressions: 327.38k Average Weekly Interactions: 7.97k @afrabeauty_ 55.6k AfraMakeupQatar 8.5k Likes www.afrabeauty.com
Dubai Sharjah Kochi Malappuram Bangalore 24-34 BEAUTY - LIFESTYLE AISHWARYA AJIT YouTuber and Presenter UAE Former Dubai One TV presenter and founder of a range of luxury hair extensions, Aishwarya can be found hosting corporate and lifestyle events on the red carpet or on her YouTube channel where she seeks to empower women through her DIY beauty tips and celebrity inspired make-up looks. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 50% 50% Average Weekly Impressions: 571.84k Average Weekly Interactions: 10.9k @aishwarya.ajit @aishwary.ajit aishwarya.ajit.75 @aishwarya.ajit 28.4k 1.7k 11.2k 24.9k Likes Subscribers
ALI AL JASSMII YouTuber - UAE Dubai Riyadh Abu Dhabi Muscat 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 - FAMILY ADVENTURE Renowned for adrenalin-fueled exploits that encompass land and sky, ex-pilot and family man Ali Al Jassmii s adventurous style of living has amassed over 750,000 followers and subscribers across YouTube and Instagram. When not exploring the world, the young Emirati globetrotter takes joy in providing a glimpse into his personal life, charming viewers in the region with shared fun-filled moments between friends and family. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 42% 58% Average Weekly Impressions: 2.92m Average Weekly Interactions: 37.21k @aljassmii @alialjassmii 739k 26.2k Subscribers @aljassmiii 38k Views
Riyadh Jeddah Mecca Baghdad Damman BEAUTY ALJUHARA SAJER Entrepreneur KSA Saudi blogger, known predominantly for her social media moniker of JaySajer. To date, she has produced well over 100 videos covering beauty tips, recipes and product reviews, building a following of more than 400,000 and receiving over 30 million views in the process. Given the conservative nature of her home country, AlJuhara is rightfully considered a luminary for female influencers in the Middle East. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 80% 20% Average Weekly Impressions: 1.83m Average Weekly Interactions: 9.46k @jaysajer 306k @jaysajer 70.8k
UAE Oman UK Mexico Brazil FASHION - LIFESTYLE ANDY SCOTT Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger UAE While playing football on a scholarship in the US, Andy first grew his now extensive social media following by posting his fashion outfits on lookbook.nu. It was a move that eventually led to the creation of his own specialised fashion blog, theandyscottway.com, and a move to Dubai, where he has resided for the past three years, specialising in modelling and promoting. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 47% 53% Average Weekly Impressions: 83.51k Average Weekly Interactions: 1.29k @andy_scott_uk 16.9k www.theandyscottway.com
UAE Iran USA Saudi Arabia BEAUTY - FASHION ELNAZ GOLROKH Pro Makeup Artist - UAE One of the region s most prominent make-up artists and fashion bloggers, Elnaz has immersed herself in the beauty industry for over a decade. Previously based in Iran, she has now brought her unique brand of beauty influence over to Dubai full-time. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 74% 26% Average Weekly Impressions: 4.3m Average Weekly Interactions: 778.58k 1m @elnaz_golrokh 1.3k @elnaz_golrokh elnazgolrokh @elnazgolrokh @elnaz_golrokh 4k 3.6k 35.8k Subscribers Views
Riyadh Dubai Baghdad Jeddah Moscow BEAUTY - LIFESTYLE GEHNA ADVANI Teen Brand Endorser - UAE Only 17 years old, the Dubai-based blogger s eponymous website covers in her own words everything under the sun. Stretching from food reviews, fashion and travel pieces across to make-up tutorials, beauty tips and fitness tricks. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 59% 41% Average Weekly Impressions: 353.28k Average Weekly Interactions: 17.12k @gehnaadvani @gehnaadvani gehnaadvanivlogger 72k 1.7k 6.9k Likes
Riyadh Jeddah Dubai Mecca Kuwait 18-25 LIFESTYLE HALA ABDALLAH Lifestyle Guru and Public Figure - UAE Having lived most of her adult life in LA but now a resident of the UAE, Saudi national Hala Abdallah has established herself as a true lifestyle guru. A selfprofessed fanatic of all things travel, design and well-being, she s accumulated a mass social media following through her stylish documentation of her holistic yet wonderfully hedonistic lifestyle. Gender Top Locations Age Range 40% 60% Average Weekly Impressions: 4.6m Average Weekly Interactions: 93.78k @thehala 804k @thehalaofficial 8.2k Views @royalzinger 170k
Iran UAE Iraq Turkey USA FASHION - LIFESTYLE HAMID FADAEI Lifestyle Icon UAE For former Tehran-based model Hamid, relocated to Dubai to allow him to burgeon his personal brand. Previously the face of French fragrance Roberto Vizzari, Hamid has also been in campaigns for Lipton, Scanzee, FILA, Galus and Zara. Hamid has been routinely dubbed the Sexiest Man in the Middle East. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 48% 52% Average Weekly Impressions: 2.31m Average Weekly Interactions: 138.5k @hamid_fadaei 343k hamidfadaeimodel 37.6k Likes Views 38k @hamid_fadaei
Dubai Riyadh Jeddah Cairo London FITNESS - LUXURY HASSAN AL AKHRAS Watch Aficionado UAE Dubai-based Hassan had a penchant for watches since he was a teenager. In 2014, he founded the Arab Watch Guide blog and since then his content has grown to be the source of news and information for watch-lovers. His indepth knowledge on the subject matter and his personal style keeps his audience highly engaged on social media platforms. As an avid collector of limited edition timepieces, Hassan travels the world to research and then narrate the experience in the most elegant way to his audience. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 20% 80% Average Weekly Impressions: 255k Average Weekly Interactions: 65.33k @arabwatchguide 83.2k arabwatchguide 5k @Hassan Akhras 1058 Likes
Saudi Arabia UAE Ukraine Brazil Iran LUXURY - TRAVEL HASSAN GHONEIM Luxury Travel Icon KSA Dentist by day and luxury connoisseur by night, Dr Hassan Ghoneim s impeccable style has caught the attention of high profile fashion savvy people in the Gulf. Based in Riyadh, Dr Hassan looks equally dapper in scrubs, a kundora and a Tom Ford suit. When he is not in the clinic Dr Hassan loves to travel the world searching for the best luxury experiences to create visually strong and shareable digital content. It s no wonder that in such a short time his following has grown exponentially on Instagram and Snapchat. Gender Top Locations Age Range 65% 35% Average Weekly Impressions: 1.57m Average Weekly Interactions: 81.66k @hassanghoneim 585k @hassanghoneim 300k Views
Dubai Abu Dhabi Sao Paulo Mexico London LIFESTYLE - TRAVEL JOHN MARQUES Luxury Consultant UAE Arriving in Dubai by way of Lisbon and Monaco, John Marques has cultivated a reputation as both an online and offline marketing expert in the luxury field. An authority in social media management, brand development and business strategy, John combines his freelance consulting activity with a full-time marketing and communications position with W Motors. Very much a man with all the right friends. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 25% 75% Average Weekly Impressions: 299.71k Average Weekly Interactions: 6.32k @john.ac.marques 27.2k John Marques 2374
UAE Saudi Arabia Egypt USA Morocco FASHION - PARENTING MARIAM YEYA Fashion Designer & Icon UAE Hailing from a family of designers, Egyptian- French Mariam Yeya has established a bona-fide name for herself in the Middle East fashion world under the stylish alias of Mrs Keepa. Having enrolled in ESMOD Dubai, Mariam s ever-creative online show reel of her designs has bred a strong Instagram following, paving the way for the very first Mrs Keepa Fall collection, debuted in May 2016. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 81% 19% Average Weekly Impressions: 1.08m Average Weekly Interactions: 9.69k @mrskeepa 97.1k
MAXIM BOUCHARD Professional Athlete and Model UAE Dubai Montreal Mexico City Quebec Toronto LIFESTYLE - SPORTS The Canadian Olympic diver (who also moonlights as a model in his spare time), cheated death in 2010 after he fell from a collapsed diving platform. He was to make his return to the sport a year later, and competed internationally in Rio in 2016. Today his social media following grows by the day, owing to his regular modelling work and travels across the globe. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 39% 61% Average Weekly Impressions: 83.7k Average Weekly Interactions: 4.88k @max_bouchard 13k @maximbouchard maximbouchard 1.9k 5.7k
MICHEL SALGADO Director of Football, Dubai Sports City UAE Madrid UAE Riyadh Baghdad Amman LIFESTYLE - SPORTS A football legend, Michel s career spanned two decades across Spain and England, the zenith of which being his multiple-trophy-winning years with Real Madrid C.F and 53 international appearances for Spain across their World Cup and Euro campaigns. Today, Michel resides in Dubai, where he is taking football forward as Director of the Spanish Soccer School in Dubai Sports City. He also works as a worldwide ambassador for La Liga. An official friend of Emporio Armani and as a regular pundit for the bein Sports television channels.. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 13% 87% Average Weekly Impressions: 349.78k Average Weekly Interactions: 5.33k @therealsalgado 136k @therealsalgado 117k Michel Salgado 335
Saudi Arabia UAE Iran Morocco Egypt BUSINESS - LIFESTYLE MOHANAD ALWADIYA Real Estate Mogul UAE Dubbed The Wolf of Real Estate by Property Times UAE, Mohanad Alwadiya s extensive experience in the Real Estate sector has positioned him as the most reliable and respected industry analyst. His trusted voice keeps his audience glued while his insights and candid advice has garnered a huge following in the region and beyond. Mohanad is seen frequently on CNBC Arabiya, Sky News, Al Arabiya among others giving his expert opinion on all matters pertaining to real-estate. As a media personality and digital influencer Mohanad Alwadiya. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 51% 49% Average Weekly Impressions: 2.31m Average Weekly Interactions: 138.5k 511k @mohanadalwadiya 3k @mohanadalwadiya mohanadalwadiya 592.2k Likes @mohanadalwadiya 6k Views Mohanad Alwadiya 13k www.mohanadalwadiya. com
Dubai Abu Dhabi Sharjah London FITNESS - LIFESTYLE NADINE DU TOIT Fitness Model, Personal Trainer, Nutrition Consultant and Life & Sports Coach UAE Previously awarded Personality of the Year by Ahlan! magazine and most recently, Social Media Star by Stylist magazine, today former stewardess Nadine Du Toit busies her days as a life coach, sports coach, fitness model, personal trainer and nutrition consultant. Offering fitness tips and tricks, as well as inspiration, Du Toit s ever-growing following is a clear testament to her dedication and hard work. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 64% 36% Average Weekly Impressions: 279k Average Weekly Interactions: 8.45k @glorygirlfit @glorygirlfit nadinedutoit Nadine Du Toit 41.4k 2.7k 3.1k 500 Likes www.glorygirlfitness.com
Dubai Abu Dhabi Sharjah Jeddah Riyadh FOOD - LIFESTYLE NAOMI D SOUZA Food and Travel Blogger UAE Already boasting a master s degree in mechanical engineering, the UAE-based social media influencer launched her hugely popular blog naomidsouza.com in March 2016. Having worked with over 400 brands to date, Naomi specialises in Dubai-based food reviews, travel features and lifestyle articles. Gender s Top Locations AgeRange 42% 58% Average Weekly Impressions: 773k Average Weekly Interactions: 44.34k @naomi_dsouza naomiidsouza Naomi D Souza @naomidsouza 68.7k 3.4k 500 500 Likes Views www.naomidsouza.com
Dubai Riyadh London Jeddah New York BEAUTY - MOTHERHOOD NINA ALI Luxury and Parenting Expert UAE Nina Ali is the 38-year-old Lebanese- American mothering force behind Instagram and Snapchat sensation (and upcoming blog) @LipstickMommy. Combine that with her active involvement in her husband s business, the impressive balancing act of raising three children and becoming a Harper s Bazaar Junior cover star - Nina s star looks set for the social media stratosphere. s Gender Top Locations Age Range 76% 24% Average Weekly Impressions: 967.41k Average Weekly Interactions: 14.88k @lipstickmommy 126k
UAE Saudi Arabia Sweden Italy France FASHION - LIFESTYLE NINA ZANDNIA TV Presenter, Producer, Director, Fashion Designer UAE Swedish native Nina commands over 15 years of experience working for major television networks in the USA, Australia and her home country. Chairman of the first lifestyle TV channel in the Middle East, lifestyle-dubai. com, she has been anointed a Fashion and Media Icon by Velvet magazine and The Most Beautiful TV Personality by Cosmopolitan magazine, and was the winner of the GR8 Women Awards 2016 Middle East, to name but a few recent accolades. s Gender Top Locations Age Range 51% 49% Average Weekly Impressions: 724.13k Average Weekly Interactions: 13.17k @ninazandnia 120k 561 @ninazandnia Nina Zandnia 500
Dubai Abu Dhabi Sharjah Riyadh 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 BUSINESS - LIFESTYLE OMAR AL BUSAIDY Entrepreneur and Author - UAE With a background in banking, tourism, trade and investment, Omar Al Busaidy has become something of a pioneering, entrepreneurial Swiss- Army knife. Taking advantage of his business acumen and prize public speaking skills, Al Busaidy recently penned the self-development book Just Read It, addressing those hankering for greater achievements in their personal and professional lives. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 45% 55% Average Weekly Impressions: 361.53k Average Weekly Interactions: 7.93k @omaralbusaidy @omaralbusaidy OmarAlBusaidy 13.5k 4.3k 12.1k
Dubai Saudi Arabia London New Delhi Bangalore FASHION - LIFESTYLE RASHED BELHASA Teen Sensation and Founder of Money Kicks UAE Despite being a mere 15-years-old, the Emirati teen Rashed Belhasa has his ambitious eye on becoming the most successful young entrepreneur in the Middle East. His dream of building his own empire is already taking large leaps forward following the launch of his YouTube channel MoneyKicks, a video forum dedicated to reviewing and showing off his collection of rare sneakers Gender s Top Locations AgeRange 20% 80% Average Weekly Impressions: 724.13k Average Weekly Interactions: 13.17k @rsbelhasa @moneykicks1 529k 7.7k @moneykicks 661k Subscribers @rashedbelhasa 120k Views
ROSEMIN MANJI Luxury Consultant and Presenter UAE Dubai Riyadh Jeddah London Abu Dhabi LIFESTYLE - LUXURY As well as being an ambassador for a host of luxury brands including Armani Beauty and Roberto Coin, Canadian-born presenter Rosemin has amassed a loyal following presenting her own live fashion and beauty segment on Dubai One s "Fashion Thursdays", the Grazia Style Awards and the Harper s Bazaar Best Dressed booth at the Dubai International Film Festival. Masala! magazine s Face of the Year in 2015, Rosemin is also one of the few people in the world that can claim to have a Louboutin shoe named after her. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 58% 42% Average Weekly Impressions: 1.36k Average Weekly Interactions: 10.13k @roseminsworld @roseminmanji 76.2k 5.4k Rosemin Manji 500
Dubai London Abu Dhabi Ajman Paris INTERIOR DESIGN RUE KOTHARI Architectural Consultant UAE A trusted voice and advocate for the growing Middle East design scene, Rue has created significant influence as an expert and tastemaker for a highly discerning audience from London to Dubai. As a recognized thought leader, curator and commentator, she s regularly invited to speak about the regional design industry and host events worldwide. Her distinct profile and unique style, has led to ambassadorial roles for brands including Fendi, Bloomingdales, Prada and Renassiance Hotels. Gender Top Locations AgeRange 65% 35% Average Weekly Impressions: 11.9k Average Weekly Interactions: 642 @ruekothari @ruekothari Rue Kothari 2.4k 685 2.97k
SAYGIN YALCIN Businessman UAE Dubai Saudi Arabia Turkey London Hyderabad ENTREPRENEUR Founder and CEO of sellanycar.com, sukar.com and partner at souq.com Saygin Yalcin is both a serial entrepreneur and mega social media influencer. Transcending from motivational speaker for start ups to the accruing of multiple awards as one of the region's most influential young people in business, Yalcin has quickly become an expert authority on creating successful global brands. Offering tips and tricks to follow in his footsteps, Yalcin's social media feed oscillates between the lifestyle of a busy entrepreneur and glimpses of his personal journey as a businessman s Gender Top Locations AgeRange 40% 60% Average Weekly Impressions: 1.35m Average Weekly Interactions: 75.33k @sayginyalcin @sayginyalcin sayginyalcin @sayginyalcin Saygin Yalcin 227k 257k 607k 455k Likes Subscribers Connections 22.3k
Riyadh Dubai Abu Dhabi Chester Jeddah FASHION - LIFESTYLE SEARINA Luxury Designer and Royal Host UAE Based in Abu Dhabi, Searina s luxury designer experience and heavyweight brand ambassador status has garnered her a huge social media following. Her main realm of influence however, lies in the specialised hosting of events, these duties range from glamorous award nights right across to prestigious royal ceremonies. s Gender Top Locations AgeRange 38% 72% Average Weekly Impressions: 1.12m Average Weekly Interactions: 9.18k @searina 112k @searinaaa 7.7k Views www.searina.com
Riyadh Jeddah Damman Dubai Mecca TRAVEL YOUSEF ALSUDAIS Explorer KSA Yousef AlSudais has captivated his audience as a globe-trotter with a unique and sometimes adventurous perspective. Yousef was invited by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum as one of the rising social media influencers in the region. In the lifestyle segment, Yousef enjoys his status as the brand ambassador for Vacheron Constantin and Tumi while keeping his followers informed and entertained about the newest trends in luxury travel. s Gender Top Locations AgeRange 48% 52% Average Weekly Impressions: 724.13k Average Weekly: 13.17k @jo0sef @jo0sef @jo0sef @jo0sef 95.7k 26.6k 9.4k 53.9k Subscribers Views
Dubai UK Riyadh Mexico Beirut FASHION - LIFESTYLE ZEYNAB EL-HELW Fashion Blogger and Entrepreneur UAE More commonly known as Fashion Pirate, Zeynab has garnered a huge following for herself working alongside luxury brands like Hublot and Burberry across to highstreet haunts Esposa and Max Factor. She has also burgeoned her hefty style influence with the launch of her own e-shop, www.fashionpirate.co.uk s Gender Top Locations AgeRange 78% 22% Average Weekly Impressions: 7.52m Average Weekly Interactions:89.91k @fashion_pirate 605k @fashionpirate 2.2k Subscribers @fashion_pirate 5k Views www.fashionpirate.co.uk
UAE Austria Beirut Mexico Riyadh FOOD - TRAVEL ZOE BOWKER Fine Dining Tastemaker UAE An official World s 50 Best Restaurant s Tastemaker, Zoe Bowker has become something of a local authority in the travel and fine dining sphere. Originally from New Zealand, her specialised review website tablenumber7.com and expertly photographed Instagram feed have become go-to destinations for consumers looking for high-end dining, both on a local and international scale. s Gender Top Locations AgeRange 28% 72% Average Weekly Impressions: 283.6k Average Weekly Interactions: 6.06k @zoe.bowker @zoeskaidra 42.3k 751 www.tablenumber7.com
Dubai Abu Dhabi Riyadh Egypt Morocco 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 TECHNOLOGY EMWKAN Tech and Lifestyle Vlogger UAE The Abu-Dhabi based vlogger has become one of the region s foremost authorities in tech and lifestyle reviews. Over the past five year s Emkwan s unique content style has resulted in both a host of local awards and numerous high-profile collaborations with the likes of Apple, Samsung, Bentley Motors, #MyDubai and Twitter. Gender Top Locations Age Range 38% 62% Instagram: based on his weekly posts Average Weekly Impressions: 295.53k Average Weekly Interactions: 5.93k @emkwan 29.7k @emkwan 26k @emkwan 26.8k subscribers
Chester London Kyiv Dubai Sao Paulo BEAUTY - LIFESTYLE NINA UBHI Luxury and Beauty UAE A Dubai-based professional make up artist and entrepreneur to boot, Nina Ubhi s flawlessly created looks for the some of the world s leading publications has garnered her international acclaim in the beauty sector. As well as previous roles as Beauty Editor for both Asian Bride and Asian Woman magazine, Ubhi has made waves in the educational sphere, setting up the Nina Ubhi beauty & Hair Institute the only training academy in the UK to be taught by a Celebrity Make-Up Artist. s Gender Top Locations Age Range 65% 35% Average Weekly Impressions: 967.41k Average Weekly Interactions: 14.88k @ninaubhi 126k
Iran Iraq Saudi Arabia Dubai Turkey BEAUTY - LIFESTYLE NAZANIN FAR Beauty & Lifestyle UAE Already holding a masters in psychology and always looking for a new challenge. She is also an early starter entrepreneur. She is the founder of Fara Beauty, a luxury cosmetic line. That retails in US/Europe and the Middle East Her total reach is over 2,1million followers on social media. Nazanin Fara is founder & CEO of FaraBeauty. Then Farabeauty opened it s first launched in Germany in 2009 and now has circulated through Norway, UK,, Iran, USA and now it s finally February 2017 it has Opened it s branch here in the fashion capital of the world Dubai. s Gender Top Locations Age Range 48% 52% Average Weekly Impressions: 967.41k Average Weekly Interactions: 14.88k @nazaninfara_official 2.2Mill
Riyadh Bogota Jeddah Dubai Medellin 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 BUSINESS - LIFESTYLE OMAR BORKAN Entrepreneur - UAE Model, internet personality and an enviable, (unofficial) moniker from the media as the most handsome man in the Gulf has meant Omar Borkan has become a household name in both the Arab world and beyond. With a following of almost 3.5 million over Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, Omar s striking looks and penchant for photography and acting has in bred a number of collaborations with leading lifestyle brands from all over the world. Gender Top Locations Age Range 73% 27% Average Weekly Impressions: 3.4M Average Weekly Interactions: 234k @omarborkan @omarborkan 911k 79.5k omarborkan 2.48M Likes
Dubai Abu Dhabi Riyadh Tehran Sao Paulo 18-24 24-34 55-64 TRAVEL- LIFESTYLE SALEH ALBRAIK TRAVEL LIFESTYLE - UAE Inspiration is the first thing that comes to mind when one looks at the initiative of Think Up, which has been making strides lately in the region. Think Up, the brainchild of Emirati national Saleh Al Braik, was initially an idea that took the longest time to effectively develop into a creative idea that would benefit the GCC communities. Gender Top Locations Age Range 47% 53% Instagram Weekly Interactions Average Weekly Impressions: 668k Average Weekly Interactions: 29.4k @salehalbraik 172k @salehalbraik 73.1k @salehalbraik 5k Views
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