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5 Tech-Savvy Ways to Earn Extra Income in the UAE
The cost of living in the UAE has been steadily rising, from rent to groceries, making it more important than ever to explore ways to earn extra income. Thankfully, technology offers several innovative options for generating side income, some simple and others requiring a bit more effort or investment. Here are five tech-based opportunities to consider.
1. Get Paid for Your Health and Fitness Data If you love tracking your steps and physical activity, why not get rewarded for it? Sweatcoin is a fitness app that converts your daily steps into digital tokens called $SWEAT. You can redeem these for rewards, donate to charity, or trade them as cryptocurrency. On average, you earn one Sweatcoin for every 1,000 steps. The app offers both a free and a premium version, so check which suits your lifestyle best before signing up.
2. Earn by Tracking Flights Wingbits offers a unique way to make money using your rooftop or balcony. By installing a $495 flight tracking device in a high, unobstructed location, you can capture flight data from passing planes. Users are rewarded with digital tokens, which can be converted into cash. Typical earnings range from $100 to $200 per month, with the device paying for itself in four to six months. Strategic placement is key—the higher and clearer the view, the more valuable your data becomes.
3. Sell Your Solar Power Through Shams Dubai, residents can generate solar energy and sell any excess electricity back to the DEWA grid for credits on their utility bills. DEWA installs a bi-directional smart meter to track both imported and exported electricity. While the upfront cost of installing solar panels is high, the long-term benefits include savings on electricity, potential earnings, and an increase in property value. DEWA provides a calculator to help estimate potential returns and credits.
4. Contribute to Mapping with Hivemapper Hivemapper is a community-driven mapping platform that rewards contributors for capturing street-level imagery. By installing a Hivemapper dashcam in your vehicle, you can record data while driving, which is uploaded to the network. Contributors earn HONEY crypto tokens based on the quality and uniqueness of their coverage, helping to build and update a global open-source map.
5. Invest in Real Estate Fractionally with Stake Stake is a real estate investment app that allows you to buy fractional ownership of rental properties in Dubai. Instead of purchasing an entire apartment, you can invest as little as 500 dirhams and earn monthly rental income along with potential capital appreciation. Fully regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), properties are professionally managed, and projected net yields are around 5% per year. Keep in mind that property investments are illiquid, requiring a time frame of 3 to 5 years to see returns.
These tech-based opportunities showcase how modern innovation can help residents in the UAE earn extra income while leveraging technology, sustainability, and smart investing.
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