We can all do with an extra few bob in our pockets and when we can earn money while staying at home in the UAE, we’re onto a winner.
Fancy making some extra cash? Well we’ve got a few ideas of how to do it without stepping outside your front door. And yes, they’re all totally legit – all you’ll need is a strong WiFi connection.
Here are the top ways to make money at home in the UAE today.
Become a freelance writer
If you think of yourself as a bit of a wordsmith and have a good eye for a solid story then a great way to make some extra money at home in the UAE is by pitching ideas to publication. There are plenty of editors who are always looking to commission new writers so if you have a hobby or something you specialise in, be it parenting, football, TV or music then use it to create unique content ideas. Click here for a beginner’s guide to freelance writing. Please note that in the UAE, you need a licence to be a freelance writer.
Create an online course
Yes you can set up your own curriculum in whatever field in which you are an expert. While it make take time, effort and some capital to start, the benefits and money you can make at home in the UAE could be endless. Have a gander at Udemy and Teachable for nifty tips in how to build a course.
Download Dubizzle to sell old tech and furniture
The saying is true, one person’s trash is another’s treasure. So if you have an old phone laying around, a TV you’re not using or maybe even a sofa you’ve outgrown, then it’s time to sell it. Dubizzle is a great app for selling second-hand furniture and tech goods to people in the UAE. You can even adjust your location to ensure you get local buyers, making life easier for yourself. So what are you waiting for? Starting posting those ads to make money at home in the UAE.
Get some cash out of used books
With all this time at home, many of us have spent our time spring cleaning making it inevitable to find at least a few old bits and bobs we’ve been hoarding away for no reason – old textbooks are a prime example. If you’ve still got your old University study books laying around, then why not make money at home in the UAE and cash in on them? Bookscouter is a good site to sell your used textbooks as it ensures you get the best price for them by comparing offers from over 30 book buyback vendors.
Impart your knowledge
Nearly every educational facility in the world has at some point over the last 18 months provided classes via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. So the question is why can’t you? Teaching English is always in demand and people love to learn instruments and new recipes. Show off your skills while making money at home in the UAE.
Moderate online exams
Ah we all remember them marching up and down between tables, making sure we didn’t get a second of extra exam time. But if you are looking to make money at home in the UAE, there are plenty schools and colleges willing to pay you for the privilege of watching over someone while they take their online examination. What have we become?
Play the online game
Like most gamers, they move quickly from console to console and even quicker from game to game. Don’t allow old games to clutter your gaming rack. There are tonnes of sites on the internet where people play and sell their former beloveds. Currently, GoldenEye for the Nintendo64 is retailing at $35 on Amazon, that’s nearly Dhs130 to you and us. It’s time to start playing this making money from home in the UAE game.
Sell clothes on Depop and Instagram
Kill two birds with one stone by selling some of your unwanted clothes online. Not only will it give you some more wardrobe space but it’ll earn you some easy money at home in the UAE, too. Depop is the most popular way to sell your old clothes as the app quick and simple. All you have to do is sign up, upload some pictures of the clothes you’re selling (make sure you get some good shots with nice lighting) and wait for the cash to start rolling in. Alternatively, if you prefer selling your pieces to friends and family or have a big social media following, Instagram has also become a great platform to exchange garms for an income.
Sell your handmade art
Do you have a talent for arts and crafts? If you’ve been spending the majority of your quarantine time creating beautiful canvas paintings, drawing portraits or practising calligraphy then it’s time to turn it into a side hustle by making some money from your creations. Etsy is an excellent site to use to sell your handmade art and if you’re serious about starting your own business, create a dedicated Instagram account where you and build a following and sell your products, too.
Take pics
Stock image websites like Shuttershock and Getty Images are always demanding more pics to add to their libraries. While you might have to leave the house (we know this is an article about making money at home in the UAE) in order to snap some cracking shots, the images can be uploaded from the sofa. You might just turn a hobby into a job.
Translating
Speak more than one tongue? Then use it to your advantage and start translating to make money at home in the UAE. Wherever there are expats where English isn’t the top lingo, there always be a demand for interpretation and translating. And what’s more you can set your rate per word. Check Welocalize if translating words into cash appeals to you.
Test websites for money
Believe it or not, there are sites out there are willing to pay you for simply giving them some feedback. That’s right, you can make some money at home in the UAE from sharing your opinion. Sites like usertesting.com are always looking for people to test websites and new features for top brands like Adobe and Facebook. All you have to do is sign up, take the test and you’ll get some cash in return.
