Most governments in UAE do not encourage independent businesses that are not channeled
through the government. While helps keep transparency in other professions, other professionals such as writers & artists will notice that there is a blurry line where there work might become an illegal source of income.
While artists continue to live and work here without any governmental opposition, it is better to make sure you work without going cross with the government. And here are the few ways you can earn a livelihood writing in UAE.
Upwork
Upwork is a USA based company that allows anyone to hire freelance writers from around the world. You can create your account, fill the profile with your credentials and accept work from those who offer you projects. Other such sites include fiverr.com
Dubizzle
If you want to work money in UAE itself, there are freezone companies that can hire you as freelancers. Of course you cannot go searching for them but you can ensure they find you. Posting your profile on Dubizzle as an classified ad will help you find work & make contacts.
Blogging
Don't reject this as a waste of time.I know many people who start blogs but many of
us give up because forget making any money we have a tough time finding an engaging audience.
But if you create a niche blog, write regularly & promote it well you can get both money &
audience. My food blog took five years to find money.
Connect With Publishing Houses
If you have already created a portfolio writing for a long time, you can contact
local publishing houses & pitch in your idea for a book. You will need to research well &
be very professional so remember to do your homework well before you take the step.
Find Full Time Writing Job
If you can commit, you can just as easily find job as a content writer. Dubai has constant needs for
technical writers. The pay is decent & you can learn skills that you might miss out if you write
for leisure. I learnt many non-writing related skills such as using Content Management softwares or
using Social Media when it was new & mainstream. Whether you are amateur or if you are already a full time professional, you can find work on jobsites such as naukrigulf, bayt or indeed.ae.
