UAE Freelance Platforms Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030
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UAE freelance platforms market highlights
- The UAE freelance platforms market generated a revenue of USD 89.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 233.5 million by 2030.
- The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.1% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, platform was the largest revenue generating component in 2024.
- Services is the most lucrative component segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Freelance platforms market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 89.9 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 233.5 million |
| Growth rate | 18.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Platform |
| Fastest growing segment | Services |
| Historical data | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Platform, Services |
| Key market players worldwide | Fiverr International Ltd, Upwork Inc, Toptal, PeoplePerHour, 99designs, DesignCrowd, crowdSPRING, WorkGenius, Paro, Contently, Gigster |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, UAE accounted for 1.6% of the global freelance platforms market in 2024.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- In Middle East & Africa, South Africa freelance platforms market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 306.2 million by 2030.
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Freelance Platforms Market Scope
Freelance Platforms Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigster | View profile | 501-1000 | Austin, Texas, United States, North America | https://gigster.com/ |
| Contently | View profile | 51-100 | New York, New York, United States, North America | http://contently.com |
| Paro | View profile | 101-250 | Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America | https://www.paro.ai |
| WorkGenius | View profile | 101-250 | New York, New York, United States, North America | https://www.workgenius.com |
| crowdSPRING | View profile | 11-50 | Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America | http://www.crowdspring.com |
| DesignCrowd | View profile | 51-100 | Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania | http://www.designcrowd.com |
| 99designs | View profile | 101-250 | Oakland, California, United States, North America | http://99designs.com |
| PeoplePerHour | View profile | 51-100 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.peopleperhour.com |
| Toptal | View profile | 1001-5000 | San Francisco, California, United States, North America | https://www.toptal.com |
| Fiverr International Ltd | View profile | 775 | 8 Eliezer Kaplan Street, Tel Aviv, Israel, 6473409 | https://www.fiverr.com |
| Upwork Inc | View profile | 800 | 475 Brannan Street, Suite 430, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107 | https://www.upwork.com |
UAE freelance platforms market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to freelance platforms market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Platform was the largest segment with a revenue share of 59.62% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE freelance platforms market based on platform, services covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
In the UAE, the freelance platforms market is undergoing a transformative shift marked by two prominent trends: the flourishing entrepreneurial culture and an increasing focus on niche specialization. This transformation is evident as more individuals in the UAE opt for freelance work to establish their businesses, showcasing a thriving entrepreneurial spirit.
This cultural shift toward entrepreneurship is observed through the growing number of freelancers offering diverse services on platforms such as Upwork and Fiverr. Similarly, the freelance platforms market in the UAE is experiencing significant changes due to the rising trends of remote work.
This aligns with broader cultural and economic shifts in the country, emphasizing the importance of autonomy and adaptability in the workforce. As remote work gains wider acceptance, UAE’s freelance platforms market is undergoing a transformative phase, contributing to the evolution of the country's professional landscape.
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