# Yellow Pages UAE Scraper | $4 / 1k | Fast & Reliable (`fatihtahta/yellow-pages-uae-scraper`) Actor

Scrape business listings from Yellow Pages UAE including names, phones, websites, emails, and addresses. Ideal for prospecting, vendor mapping, or research. Clean, export-ready data. $4 / 1k listings.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/fatihtahta/yellow-pages-uae-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Fatih Tahta](https://apify.com/fatihtahta) (community)
- **Categories:** Lead generation, Developer tools, Automation
- **Stats:** 45 total users, 0 monthly users, 96.4% runs succeeded, 4 bookmarks
- **User rating**: 5.00 out of 5 stars

## Pricing

from $4.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## Yellow Pages UAE Scraper | $4 / 1k | Fast & Reliable

**Slug:** `fatihtahta/yellow-pages-uae-scraper`\
**Price:** $4.00 per 1,000 saved listings

Build rich, structured datasets from [Yellow Pages UAE](https://www.yellowpages.ae/) without the manual copy/paste grind. Whether you need to map local service providers, fuel competitive research, or keep prospecting databases fresh, this actor delivers dependable coverage across all Emirates with flexible targeting options.

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### 🚀 Why choose this actor?

- **Search like a local** – Combine free-text keywords with precise district filters to focus on exactly the businesses you need.
- **Category & URL mode** – Already have a Yellow Pages UAE search or category URL? Drop it into `startUrls` and collect the same high-quality output.
- **Large-scale friendly** – Configure a generous `limit` (default 50,000) to gather results at scale while keeping runs cost-efficient.
- **Ready-to-export data** – Download clean JSON, CSV, Excel, or HTML datasets that are ready for analytics, enrichment, and CRM imports.

> Perfect for: local market mapping, B2B prospecting, vendor discovery, competitive analysis, and due diligence workflows.

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### 🧠 What data can you expect?

Each saved item contains structured business information extracted from public Yellow Pages UAE listings, typically including:

- `title` – Business name as shown in the directory
- `category` – Listing category or service type
- `address` – Street, area, or PO box details when available
- `district` – Emirate or zone of the business
- `phoneNumbers[]` – Published phone contacts
- `website` – Official website URL if provided
- `email` – Listed contact email when available
- `description` – Short business summary or tagline
- `openingHours` – Structured hours where provided
- `sourceUrl` – The exact URL of the scraped listing
- `crawlTs` – Timestamp of when the item was saved

Field availability depends on what Yellow Pages UAE displays for each listing.

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### 📥 Input configuration

Open the **Input** tab and choose the mode that fits your use case:

#### Scrape by query

- `query` *(string)* – Keyword to search on Yellow Pages UAE. Example: `coffee shop`, `law firm`, `plumber`.
- `district` *(string, default `United Arab Emirates`)* – Narrow results to a specific district/zone or keep the entire country.

#### Scrape by URL

- `startUrls` *(array of strings)* – Paste one or more Yellow Pages UAE search or category URLs to pull results directly from those pages.

#### Additional controls

- `limit` *(integer, default `50000`)* – Maximum listings to collect per input. Set a smaller number for sampling.
- `proxyConfiguration` *(object)* – Defaults to Apify Residential proxy. Leave as-is unless you have custom requirements.

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### 🧪 Example input

```
{
  "query": "coffee shop",
  "district": "Dubai",
  "limit": 300,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}
```

#### Alternative URL mode

```
{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.yellowpages.ae/search/barber-shop/dubai?field=bkeyword"
  ],
  "limit": 150
}
```

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### 📦 Sample output (single listing)

```
{
  "title": "Arabica Coffee House",
  "category": "Coffee Shops",
  "address": "Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai",
  "district": "Dubai",
  "phoneNumbers": ["+971 4 123 4567"],
  "website": "https://www.arabicacoffee.ae",
  "email": "info@arabicacoffee.ae",
  "description": "Specialty coffee roastery and café.",
  "openingHours": {
    "monday": "08:00-22:00",
    "tuesday": "08:00-22:00"
  },
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.yellowpages.ae/some-listing",
  "crawlTs": "2025-02-10T11:42:33.123Z"
}
```

***

### 💡 Tips for best results

1. Start with smaller `limit` values to validate your targeting before scaling to large runs.
2. Use district filters to split large projects into manageable batches and avoid hitting directory rate limits.
3. Keep an eye on the dataset preview to confirm the fields you need are present before exporting.

***

### 💰 Pricing

**$4.00 per 1,000 saved listings.** You’re only charged for successfully stored items—no extra infrastructure costs.

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### ⚖️ Responsible use

The data gathered is sourced from publicly available business listings. Ensure you comply with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and respect any platform terms when storing, processing, or using contact information.

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### ❓ Need support?

For questions, feature requests, or custom data projects, open an issue via the **Issues** tab on the actor’s Apify page. I monitor requests around the clock.

Happy scraping!

**Fatih**

# Actor input Schema

## `query` (type: `string`):

Enter a keyword to search on Yellow Pages UAE. The scraper will construct the search URL automatically.

## `district` (type: `string`):

Select the district to filter results. Choose "United Arab Emirates" to search all locations.

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

Paste one or more AutoTrader.com search page or category URLs.

## `limit` (type: `integer`):

Stop the run after this number of listings has been saved per input.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

The default Apify Residential proxy keeps the scraper reliable.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "query": "Starbucks",
  "district": "United Arab Emirates",
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.yellowpages.ae/search/barber-shop/dubai?field=bkeyword"
  ],
  "limit": 50000,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  }
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "query": "Starbucks",
    "startUrls": [
        "https://www.yellowpages.ae/search/barber-shop/dubai?field=bkeyword"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("fatihtahta/yellow-pages-uae-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "query": "Starbucks",
    "startUrls": ["https://www.yellowpages.ae/search/barber-shop/dubai?field=bkeyword"],
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("fatihtahta/yellow-pages-uae-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "query": "Starbucks",
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.yellowpages.ae/search/barber-shop/dubai?field=bkeyword"
  ]
}' |
apify call fatihtahta/yellow-pages-uae-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,fatihtahta/yellow-pages-uae-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/ezNwaB2AY2cozSup1/builds/KRNEpyqGObRs0OCwN/openapi.json