How to Make Extra Money in Dubai and the UAE

How to Make Extra Money in Dubai
& the UAE 

If like myself you are an ex-pat in the UAE, you may have found it more difficult to find additional revenue streams. 

Side-jobs can be tricky as labour is very cheap, and certain techniques are not available due to local laws 

(e.g. fixed-betting.) 

So often you need to think that bit harder

I was reading this article recently in TimeOutDubai that identified a few interesting ideas, whilst others were fairly typical. 

Here are a few of my favourites: 

Be a Part-Time Fitness Instructor 

Whilst this may not be for everyone, fitness is big-business in the UAE, with many in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in particular seeking trainers, and having the disposable income to do so! 

If you don't have it already, it's advisable to undertake the REPS training programme in your chosen field. There are many different areas you can specialize in, I recommend REPS as it is recognised worldwide. 

If you wish to go freelance as a trainer you will need to undertake the REPS 3 Personal Training module.

Please also note that in the UAE you will be required to be first-aid trained (this often comes as part of a training program) and have your own liability insurance. 

Host a Club Night 

The UAE, and in particular Dubai is the home to a lively and exciting nightlife scene. Why not take advantage of this by organizing your own event? 

This is a particularly good idea if you have many friends and connections out here.

Your first step, as with many business ideas is to identify a niche in the market, then contact a venue and persuade them the event will make money. If they believe in it they'll likely be a willing host! 

Buy & Sell through Dubizzle 

Dubizzle is a brilliant site. Think a UAE-specific version of Ebay meets Gumtree. 

Do you know the value of everything and anything? Then this may be the place for you! There are thousands of people arriving in Dubai and Abu Dhabi every single day who require furniture, household goods, electrical goods and vehicles!

Buy low sell high! See my advice on car-flipping to get started! But you could also buy and sell air-con units (popular given the heat!), and nearly any other type of product you can think of!

Give it a try! 

Note: PTC sites such as Neobux, Buxvertise etc, are also perfectly fine to use in the UAE, so feel free to continue using these!