9 ways to legally earn a side income in the UAE

9 ways to legally earn a side income in the UAE

Dubai: Looking to earn a side income but don’t know where to start? Depending on your personal interests and professional skills there are different ways in which you can supplement your income in the UAE.

It is important to remember that whenever you do venture into a side business or job, there are rules and regulations that you would need to be aware of and follow. For example, while freelancing can be an easy way to use your skills to make money, you need to make sure you have a freelance permit to work legally in the UAE. Similarly, other earning options, too, have their specific set of regulations that you need to be aware of.

Here are seven easy ways in which you can legally earn a side income in the UAE:

1. Take tuition classes

Image Credit: Shutterstock

Are you passionate about teaching? Well, now, you can take private tuition classes after applying for a permit with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). On Monday, December 18, the Ministry of Education and MOHRE introduced a new ‘Private Teacher Work Permit’, and the option is available to people from different categories - whether you are a student, someone working in