Growth Marketing Director · Dubai
14+ years building growth systems across fintech, crypto, real estate and e-commerce. I build the engine, not just the campaign.
About
I don't run campaigns. I build compounding growth machines.
With 14+ years spanning fintech, crypto, real estate, e-commerce, travel and hospitality — I've led marketing at Rain.com (MENA's first licensed crypto exchange), DAMAC Group, Alibaba Group, and currently Baraka, a DFSA-regulated investing platform in Dubai.
My edge is at the intersection of data, automation, and brand. I translate complex products into clear market positions, build full-funnel acquisition systems, and wire together AI-powered workflows that let lean teams punch well above their weight.
Based in Dubai for 8+ years. Open to CMO, Head of Marketing, and VP Growth roles across the GCC and globally.
Services
Intelligent agents, n8n workflows, and AI-powered content systems that scale output without scaling headcount.
Learn moreRank on Google and get cited by AI systems like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. Full-stack SEO and AEO strategy.
Learn moreData-driven paid campaigns across Meta, Google, TikTok, Snapchat and programmatic — optimized for CPO and scalable ROAS.
Learn moreStrategic media investment across paid social, search, programmatic, OOH and influencer — built around your actual business objectives.
Learn moreFull-funnel growth architecture — from acquisition to activation, retention and referral. Built to compound.
Learn moreAutomated onboarding, retention, and win-back sequences. WebEngage, HubSpot, Klaviyo — whichever stack you're on.
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Testimonials
"Rafay doesn't just run campaigns — he builds systems. He redesigned our entire growth engine at Baraka and the results speak for themselves: lower CAC, higher LTV, and a brand people actually trust."
DFSA-Regulated Investing Platform · Dubai
"Working with Rafay on our SEO and content strategy transformed our organic channel. He's one of the few marketers who genuinely understands both the technical and strategic side."
GCC Financial Services
"His AI automation frameworks cut our content production time by 70% while improving quality. That's not a small thing — that's a competitive advantage."
Dubai, UAE
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