Top Sports Influencers on Instagram in Dubai (2026)

Discover the top Sports influencers on Instagram in Dubai for 2026 and meet the Dubai athletic Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right local partners.

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Who Are the Top Sports Influencers on Instagram in Dubai?

Explore the top Sports influencers on Instagram in Dubai for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover Dubai Instagrammers in the Sports niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Selaiman Azizi

    @aziziInstagramUnited Arab Emirates, Dubay

    When the road gets bumpy, you don’t leave the car! You put your seatbelt on!

    Hashtags#iamback#selaiman_azizi#myturnnow#charity
    Followers9.4M
    Engagement rate7.0%
    Average likes552K
    Audience quality score78/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+6.6%
    2022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Arab Emirates37.3%
    France7.8%
    United States5.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion23.4%
    Entrepreneur16.0%
    Travel14.9%
  2. 2. Benoit Fraylon

    @lemansheroesInstagramUnited Arab Emirates, Dubay

    I have a chronic addiction for speed ▪️Former Creative Director @wmotors ▪️Brand Ambassador @racing_emotion ▪️Wolf Daddy @stella_husky

    Hashtags#keyshot#keyshot3d#lemansheroes#hypercar
    Mentions
    @afcorse_official@afcorse_official
    Followers5.9M
    Engagement rate5.2%
    Average likes294K
    Audience quality score46/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States19.0%
    India8.0%
    Brazil6.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Automotive41.5%
    Photography13.3%
    Entrepreneur11.9%
  3. 3. منال العالم Manal Alalem

    @manalalalemInstagramUnited Arab Emirates, Dubay

    #الشيف الأول عربيا♥️سفيرة النوايا الحسنة🕊الأمم المتحدة 👇شارك في تحدي التغذية المدرسية في الأردن مع برنامج الأغذية العالمي

    Followers4.1M
    Engagement rate<0.01%
    Average likes430
    Audience quality score38/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Bahrain20.0%
    United Arab Emirates20.0%
    Switzerland10.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Food53.9%
    Mommy23.1%
    Nutrition15.4%
  4. 4. Dr. Yusuf Madappen ( YUSUF BHAI )

    @yusufbhaiperfumerInstagramUnited Arab Emirates, Dubay

    Doctor of Fragrance @yusufbhaifragrances

    Hashtags#yusufbhai#yusufbhaiperfumes#yusufbhaifragrances#carexpertmedia
    Followers4M
    Engagement rate0.9%
    Average likes33.4K
    Audience quality score66/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+7.3%
    2022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States30.0%
    India21.4%
    United Arab Emirates18.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion22.4%
    Fitness14.9%
    Cat Owner9.0%
  5. 5. lutfialzoabi

    @lutfialzoabiInstagramUnited Arab Emirates, Dubay

    almashhad TV head of sports

    Hashtags#ملعبنا#لطفي_الزعبي#مصر#الاردن
    Followers2.6M
    Engagement rate0.05%
    Average likes3.5K
    Audience quality score12/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Jordan36.6%
    United Arab Emirates24.4%
    Saudi Arabia7.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    TV and Media20.0%
    Journalist16.4%
    Sports12.7%
  6. 6. Middle East Eye

    @middleeasteyeInstagramUnited Arab Emirates, Dubay

    Your eye on the ground. Independent coverage from the Middle East and North Africa. Follow @meediscover

    Followers2.3M
    Engagement rate0.07%
    Average likes2.9K
    Audience quality score39/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.9%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Palestina10.0%
    United States10.0%
    Germany8.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Travel14.3%
    Journalist10.4%
    Photography9.1%
  7. 7. Benji

    @benji_samatInstagramUnited Arab Emirates, Dubay

    📍Dubai based 🇫🇷 Made in France - Marseille 💪🏼 Sport | Voyage | Lifestyle 📧 👨🏻‍💻 Co-founder @fitaya.fr

    Hashtags#fitaya#programme#sport#coachingsportif
    Followers2.3M
    Engagement rate1.6%
    Average likes277K
    Audience quality score56/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201820202021202320242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    France48.3%
    Algeria6.7%
    United States5.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion14.7%
    Photography13.2%
    Lifestyle11.8%
  8. 8. NYVAAN SHARMA (निवान शर्मा)

    @nyvaanofficialInstagramUnited Arab Emirates, Dubay

    National Spokesperson-AAP International AwardWinner Ambassador For World Peace Legal Consultant PageManaged by Team Nyvaan

    Hashtags#savedemocracy#genz#studentprotest#cjp
    Mentions
    @arvindkejriwal@arvindkejriwal@bjp4india@bjp4india
    Followers1.6M
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes4.8K
    Audience quality score19/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India41.2%
    Brazil17.7%
    Italy5.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music30.6%
    Mommy8.3%
    Acting8.3%
  9. 9. Karolina Agata Sankiewicz 🇺🇸🇦🇪🇵🇱

    @boss_baby001kInstagramUnited Arab Emirates, Dubay

    The Surf Queen 👑 Professional Surfer 🏄‍♀️ 📧 🎥TikTok (Over 2 Billion views)

    Hashtags#dubai#surfinginheels#surferbarbie#bts
    Mentions
    @wibaawards@wibaawards@wibaglobal@wibaglobal@martinezhotel@martinezhotel+1@babyboofashion
    Followers1.6M
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes17.7K
    Audience quality score71/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+4.7%
    20242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Arab Emirates22.5%
    United States10.2%
    Italy8.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion19.2%
    Travel15.2%
    Photography13.1%
  10. 10. Leon "Rocky" Edwards

    @leonedwardsmmaInstagramUnited Arab Emirates, Dubay

    Former UFC Welterweight Champion For @montirex @myprotein

    Hashtags#headshot#mrheadshot#winorlearn#ufclondon
    Followers1.4M
    Engagement rate2.0%
    Average likes28.5K
    Audience quality score60/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.5%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom34.1%
    United States11.8%
    Ireland5.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    MMA16.9%
    Fitness14.5%
    Sports14.0%

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How We Rank the Top Sports Influencers on Instagram in Dubai

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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Who are the top sports influencers on Instagram in Dubai in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top sports influencers on Instagram in Dubai is Selaiman Azizi with 9.4M followers, followed by Benoit Fraylon and @manalalalem. This ranking lists 515 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

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Start with this ranking of 515 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top sports influencers on Instagram in Dubai ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for sports influencers on Instagram in Dubai?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 1.8%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do sports influencers on Instagram in Dubai charge per post?

Rates depend mainly on follower count, engagement rate, content format and usage rights, so prices vary widely even within the same ranking. Heepsy shows a price estimate on each creator's full profile: click "Unlock full profile" and sign up for free to see pricing, audience demographics, authenticity and growth.

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