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Data-led broker guide
Best forex & CFD brokers in United Arab Emirates
We filtered the catalogue to brokers explicitly marked as accepting clients from United Arab Emirates. This page contains 31 matching brokers; 27 hold at least one tier 5 licence in our catalogue. The lowest listed minimum deposit is $0 at HFM. The lowest advertised spread is 0.0 pips at HFM. The most common platforms are MetaTrader 4 (28), MetaTrader 5 (25), TradingView (11).
Some figures on this page are taken from broker-published information and have not yet been checked against current terms. Confirm details on the broker's website.
Last updated: · Reviewed by BrokaBoy Research Team
How we picked these brokers
Filter: The broker is explicitly marked as accepting clients from United Arab Emirates in the catalogue.
Order: Brokers licensed by the DFSA are listed first, then by BrokaBoy score.
Commissions never change ranking order on this page. Read our methodology.
Ranked brokers
HFM
Multi-regulated broker formerly trading as HotForex
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Pepperstone
FeaturedAward-winning execution speed
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Axi
Australian MT4 specialist with a strong copy-trading offer
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Saxo Bank
Licensed Danish bank offering deep multi-asset market access
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IG
FTSE-listed global leader in CFDs and spread betting
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XM
Featured10M+ clients, 190+ countries
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Forex.com
StoneX-owned broker with US and global entities
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Exness
High-volume retail broker with instant withdrawals and tight majors
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Admirals
Admiral Markets, an EU-supervised broker with an investing arm
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ThinkMarkets
Multi-regulated broker with its own ThinkTrader platform
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Vantage Markets
ASIC-supervised group with raw ECN pricing and copy trading
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Moneta Markets
Multi-platform broker aimed at active retail traders
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Capital.com
AI-assisted CFD platform with wide market coverage
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Eightcap
Raw-spread broker with strong crypto CFD range
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Swissquote
Swiss bank offering forex and multi-asset trading
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FxPro
No-dealing-desk since 2006
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FXTM
ForexTime, an education-heavy broker with strong emerging-market reach
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Global Prime
Execution-transparency focused Australian broker
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IC Markets
FeaturedRaw spreads for serious traders
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Tickmill
Low commissions, no gimmicks
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FXCM
Long-running CFD broker with strong charting tools
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VT Markets
Australian-founded broker with global reach
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AvaTrade
Global broker, local support
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easyMarkets
Fixed spreads with built-in risk tools
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Deriv
Synthetic indices and multipliers alongside standard FX CFDs
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Dukascopy
Swiss bank with the JForex ECN platform
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FBS
Low-entry accounts for emerging-market traders
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Trading 212
Commission-free investing plus CFDs
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Octa
Low-cost forex and CFD broker with copy trading and a proprietary app
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JustMarkets
Low-cost accounts aimed at emerging-market retail traders
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BDSwiss
European-founded CFD broker with tiered account pricing
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Top brokers compared
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| # | Broker | BrokaBoy score | Listed min deposit | Advertised spread | Leverage | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HFM | 9.7/10 | $0 | 0.0 pips | 1:2000 (entity dependent) | MT4, MT5, HFM App |
| 2 | Pepperstone | 9.2/10 | $10 | 0.0 pips | 1:400 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader |
| 3 | Axi | 9.1/10 | $100 | 0.0 pips | 1:1000 (entity dependent) | MT4, MT5, Axi Copy Trading |
| 4 | Saxo Bank | 9.1/10 | $0 | 0.4 pips | Up to 1:30 (retail, EU/UK) | SaxoTraderGO, SaxoTraderPRO, SaxoInvestor |
| 5 | IG | 9.0/10 | $0 | 0.6 pips | Up to 1:30 (retail, UK/EU) | IG Web Platform, ProRealTime, MT4 |
| 6 | XM | 8.0/10 | $5 | 0.6 | 1:1000 (equity dependent) | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 |
| 7 | Forex.com | 9.1/10 | $100 | 0.0 pips | 1:200 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader |
| 8 | Exness | 9.0/10 | $10 | 0.0 pips | 1:2000 | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal |
| 9 | Admirals | 8.9/10 | $100 | 0.0 pips | Up to 1:500 (entity dependent) | MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition |
| 10 | ThinkMarkets | 8.9/10 | $0 | 0.0 pips | Up to 1:500 (entity dependent) | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ThinkTrader |
Regulation in United Arab Emirates
The DFSA regulates firms operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). It is not the national regulator: onshore UAE firms are supervised separately by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), which is not in our catalogue.
Listed DFSA protections: Segregated client money rules; Prudential capital requirements for licensed firms; Clear client classification (retail vs professional); Mandatory complaints handling procedures; Independent DIFC courts for disputes.
Most matching brokers do not show a DFSA licence in our catalogue and may serve UAE clients through an offshore or overseas entity. Confirm the entity and protections before depositing.
Frequently asked questions
Which broker has the lowest listed minimum deposit in United Arab Emirates?+
HFM has the lowest listed minimum deposit in this group at $0. Confirm current terms with the broker.
Which is the highest-scoring broker available in United Arab Emirates?+
HFM has the highest BrokaBoy score in this filtered group at 9.7/10. The score is calculated from advertised catalogue data; see our methodology.
How many DFSA-regulated brokers are listed?+
6 matching brokers hold a DFSA licence in our catalogue.
Is forex trading legal in United Arab Emirates?+
Rules and access can change. This guide does not provide legal advice. Check the relevant local authority and the broker's regulated entity before opening an account in United Arab Emirates.