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Magdy Bakr.

From Code to Growth.
From Execution to Leadership.

Growth & Performance Marketing Strategist Agency Founder

I combine paid media, conversion-focused websites, SEO, analytics, and business strategy to create measurable growth systems. My journey began in web development and evolved into performance marketing and agency leadership across Egypt and the UAE.

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  • Based in Dubai, UAE
  • Founder of Via Media
  • CEO of Grova Performance Marketing
Magdy Bakr
Growth through focus. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About me

Building Growth From the Ground Up.

I started exploring programming and website development in 2016, learning by building and experimenting. That technical foundation led to professional front-end and web development roles, then to digital marketing, paid advertising, lead generation, and conversion-focused strategy.

Over time, my work shifted from delivering individual website and campaign tasks to connecting acquisition, landing pages, data, and team execution into end-to-end marketing systems. I later worked in the UAE real estate market and moved into agency leadership, overseeing growth strategy, operations, and client relationships.

Today, I approach growth through a combination of technology, creative thinking, measurement, and practical business execution.

My journey

A Career Built Through Curiosity, Execution, and Growth.

  1. 2016

    Independent Learning

    Began learning programming and web development independently.

  2. Apr 2019 – Jan 2020

    Vola Agency

    Front-End Developer

    Developed responsive interfaces and website features focused on usability and visual consistency.

  3. Jan 2020 – May 2020

    Brands Cave

    Web Developer (Remote)

    Built and maintained responsive web pages, with attention to functionality, page speed, and UX.

  4. Dec 2020 – Jul 2023

    Via Media

    Digital Marketing Specialist

    Managed social media planning, paid campaigns, creative and targeting optimization, and lead-generation initiatives. Also the founder of Via Media; the dates above are the supplied CV role period, not the company's founding dates.

  5. 2023 – 2025

    Infinity Hills Real Estate

    Performance Marketing Specialist

    Managed paid acquisition, landing pages, ad copy, campaign reporting, SEO, and property marketing in Dubai and Sharjah.

  6. Feb 2026 – Present

    Grova Performance Marketing

    CEO / Founder & Performance Marketing Lead

    Lead growth strategy, client acquisition, performance delivery, agency operations, and client relationships.

Results — Infinity Hills

Real Numbers. Real Business Impact.

Selected performance and business outcomes associated with my marketing work for Infinity Hills Real Estate (2023–2025). These are not aggregate results across every company or an attribution claim that ads alone closed the deals.

75+

Closed property deals

Campaign-generated leads contributed to these deals.

AED 50M+

Property sales value

Value associated with those deals.

AED 2.5M+

Commission revenue

Commission revenue, distinct from property sales value.

AED 500K+

Portfolio ad spend

Reported advertising spend across the Infinity Hills portfolio scope.

25%

Lower cost per acquisition

Reduction during campaign optimization.

40%+

More lead volume

Increase within the first six months.

Featured case study

Infinity Hills Real Estate

Performance Marketing · Dubai & Sharjah · 2023–2025

The Challenge

Build a measurable digital marketing setup that attracts prospective property buyers and investors in Dubai and Sharjah.

My Role

Led paid campaigns, developed WordPress landing pages, wrote ad copy, and built reporting workflows with Google Sheets and Apps Script. Supported on-page SEO, keyword research, and property content optimization.

The Approach

Connected campaign planning, acquisition, landing page experience, reporting, and iterative optimization to improve lead-generation efficiency.

Optimization Outcomes

Reduced CPA by 25% and increased lead volume by more than 40% within the first six months. Reported a 50% increase in organic traffic over six months.

Business Outcomes

Campaign-generated leads contributed to 75+ closed deals, AED 50M+ in property sales value, and AED 2.5M+ in commission revenue. Reported portfolio advertising spend exceeded AED 500K.

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SEO examples

Property Search Work, Documented.

Historical examples from the supplied portfolio; these screenshots are illustrative and do not represent current rankings.

Historical property search example for Maryam Island
Maryam Island · Historical search example
Historical property search example for Samana Ibiza
Samana Ibiza · Historical search example
Historical property search example for Al Mamsha
Al Mamsha · Historical search example

Search examples in the supplied portfolio also include Binghatti.

Professional experience

The Teams, Brands, and Businesses Behind My Journey.

Feb 2026 – Present · Dubai, UAE

Grova Performance Marketing

CEO / Founder & Performance Marketing Lead

I lead agency strategy, business development, client acquisition, team operations, and client relationships. My focus includes performance campaigns, conversion-focused websites, lead-generation funnels, and CRM-driven growth systems.

Grova website ↗

Supplied CV role period · Dec 2020 – Jul 2023

Via Media

Digital Marketing Specialist

Worked across social media accounts, content planning, Meta campaigns, performance analysis, targeting, creative testing, lead generation, and audience growth.

Additional context: Founder of Via Media; founding date not specified.

Via Media services ↗

2023 – 2025 · Dubai, UAE

Infinity Hills Real Estate

Performance Marketing Specialist

Managed real estate performance marketing with a focus on qualified traffic, leads, conversion-friendly landing pages, ad content, analytics, and property SEO.

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Jan 2020 – May 2020

Brands Cave

Web Developer (Remote)

Built and maintained responsive web pages, improving usability, functionality, and page performance while delivering updates within project timelines.

Apr 2019 – Jan 2020

Vola Agency

Front-End Developer

Developed responsive front-end interfaces and collaborated on ongoing website improvements, prioritizing usability, visual consistency, and reliable delivery.

What I do

Connecting Technology, Marketing, and Business Growth.

  • Performance Marketing

    Google Ads (Search, Display, Performance Max, Remarketing), Meta Ads, campaign optimization, and paid acquisition.

  • Growth & Lead Generation

    Acquisition strategy, funnels, audience planning, and conversion-focused marketing execution.

  • Web & Landing Pages

    WordPress, responsive website development, landing page design, and UX optimization.

  • Measurement & Analytics

    Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio, reporting, and performance analysis.

  • SEO & Content

    Keyword research, on-page SEO, property pages, ad copy, and landing page messaging.

  • Automation & Systems

    Google Sheets, Apps Script, CRM-driven sales funnels, and reporting workflows.

  • Real Estate Marketing

    Property lead generation and content for projects across Dubai and Sharjah.

  • Agency Leadership

    Team coordination, client relationships, growth strategy, and delivery planning.

Education & learning

Continuous Learning, Practical Execution.

Education

Accounting

Damanhour University · 2014–2018

Training & certifications named in supplied CV

  • Business Development ProfessionalBDI · Sep 2026
  • Performance Marketing CourseEyouth · Jun 2023
  • FWD Digital Marketing CertificateUdacity · Aug 2021
  • Digital Marketing CertificateMaharat Google · Sep 2021

Credential names and dates are listed as supplied; no credential IDs or external verification are claimed.

Let's connect

Let's Build Something That Moves Business Forward.

I'm open to relevant collaborations, consulting discussions, strategic partnerships, and professional opportunities where performance, technology, and business growth intersect.

Emailmagdybakr43@gmail.com Phone+971 50 611 8727

LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates