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Broker reviews · UAE 2026

Every UAE broker we've tested

Independent, UAE-focused broker reviews scored across fees, safety, platforms, assets, support and UAE-specific suitability. Sorted by overall rating.

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9 brokers reviewed
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4.5
#1 of our picks

Interactive Brokers

Best for stocks & ETFs

Interactive Brokers is licensed by the DFSA through its branch in the DIFC. A global broker offering real shares, ETFs, bonds and options across more markets than any other broker we review, at low cost. Its platforms are feature-rich and suit experienced investors.

Min. deposit$0
RegulationDFSA (DIFC), FCA, SEC/CFTC
Islamic accountNo: we could not confirm a swap-free account, so we treat it as not offered
Account opening1–3 business days
Fees 4.8Safety 4.9Platform 4.6Assets 5.0Support 4.0
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4.5
#2 of our picks

Pepperstone

Best for forex & active traders

Pepperstone is licensed in the UAE by the CMA and, in the DIFC, by the DFSA. A forex and CFD broker for active traders, with a choice of MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView. All instruments are traded as CFDs.

Min. deposit$0 minimum; $10 on card, wallet and crypto
RegulationCMA (UAE), DFSA (DIFC)
Islamic accountYes: swap-free on request, confirmed by Pepperstone in writing
Account openingLive account approved under a minute after our ID scan (measured, 21 Aug 2026)
Fees 4.7Safety 4.6Platform 4.5Assets 4.0Support 4.6
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4.4
#3 of our picks

eToro

Best for beginners & copy trading

eToro is licensed by the FSRA in Abu Dhabi (ADGM). A beginner-friendly platform with copy trading and real shares, including UAE-listed stocks. Currency conversion and withdrawal fees apply.

Min. deposit$100 (≈ AED 367)
RegulationFSRA (ADGM)
Islamic accountYes: swap-free, not Sharia-certified
Account openingSame day (fully digital)
Fees 3.9Safety 4.6Platform 4.3Assets 4.5Support 3.8
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4.2
#4 of our picks

AvaTrade

Best for AED deposits & withdrawals

AvaTrade is licensed by the FSRA in Abu Dhabi (ADGM). A CFD broker with a swap-free account option. Shares are traded as CFDs, and accounts are held in US dollars.

Min. deposit$100 (≈ AED 367) by bank transfer
RegulationFSRA (ADGM)
Islamic accountYes: swap-free up to five days; no certification claimed
Account openingNot measured: our account was opened a while before this review
Fees 4.0Safety 3.8Platform 4.2Assets 4.0
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4.2
#5 of our picks

Capital.com

Best for CFD trading in AED

Capital.com holds a CMA dealing licence in Dubai. A CFD broker with accounts in dirhams from AED 80 and a simple platform. All instruments are traded as CFDs.

Min. deposit$20 (20 USD/EUR/GBP) or AED 80
RegulationCMA (UAE)
Islamic accountYes: swap-free on request, not Sharia-certified
Account openingSame day; 4 minutes from verification to funding-enabled on our test
Fees 4.2Safety 4.1Platform 4.3Assets 3.8Support 4.2
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3.9
#6 of our picks

Sarwa

Best for long-term investing

Sarwa is licensed by the FSRA in Abu Dhabi (ADGM). A UAE-based app for owning US shares and ETFs, or for managed portfolios. Designed for long-term investing.

Min. deposit$0.27 (≈ AED 1) on the bank rail; Invest from $500
RegulationFSRA (ADGM)
Islamic accountNot verified: Halal portfolios in Invest and Save, Sharia-screened, not certified. No product charges overnight swaps
Account opening36 minutes (measured, 26 Aug 2026)
Fees 3.5Safety 4.0Platform 4.0Assets 3.0
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3.8
#7 of our picks

XTB

XTB holds a CMA dealing licence in Dubai. Offers real shares, including UAE-listed ones, and CFDs, in a dirham account. Terms vary between XTB's documents, so check your client agreement.

Min. depositNo minimum, per XTB's UAE account-and-fees page
RegulationCMA (UAE): dealing in securities and OTC derivatives
Islamic accountNot verified: swap-free account offered, but swaps apply after 30 to 90 days on some instruments and from day 1 on others. Not tested or certified
Account openingActive just under 2 hours after we started (measured, 15 Sep 2026)
Fees 3.5Safety 3.5Platform 4.0Assets 3.5
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3.6
#8 of our picks

XM

XM holds a CMA licence for promotion in the UAE; accounts are held with its Mauritius company. A forex and CFD broker with a low minimum deposit.

Min. deposit$50 by card; other methods not checked
RegulationFSC Mauritius (our account); CMA (UAE) for promotion only
Islamic accountYes: swap-free by request, not certified; converts other accounts
Account openingAbout 20 minutes to a verified profile (measured, 14 Sep 2026)
Fees 3.5Safety 3.0Platform 4.0Assets 3.6Support 4.0
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2.8
#9 of our picks

Amana

Amana's UAE company is licensed to promote and introduce; accounts are opened with its Labuan (Malaysia) company. Real US shares and CFDs in one app.

Min. depositUSD 25 by UAE bank transfer
RegulationLabuan FSA (Malaysia) for app accounts; no UAE dealing licence
Islamic accountNot verified: on request under the client agreement, but live chat said the app doesn't offer it (30 Sep 2026). Not certified; assets tagged Sharia-compliant via Zoya
Account openingApproved to deposit about 3 minutes after the identity check (measured, 27 Aug 2026)
Fees 3.0Safety 2.0Platform 2.5Assets 3.5
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Rankings are based on our independent methodology. Trading involves risk; most retail accounts lose money.

Disclaimer

eToro is a multi-asset platform which offers both investing in stocks and cryptoassets, as well as trading CFDs.

Please note that CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 51% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

UAE residents are onboarded to eToro (ME) Ltd, which holds Financial Services Permission 220073 from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority in ADGM. That entity operates no statutory investor compensation scheme: the UK's FSCS and the Cypriot ICF cover only clients of eToro's UK and EU entities and do not extend to UAE clients, and ADGM has no equivalent retail scheme. Client money is held in segregated accounts, which is not the same as being compensated if the firm fails.

This communication is intended for information and educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice or investment recommendation. Past performance is not an indication of future results.

Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.

Crypto assets are complex and carry a high risk of volatility and loss. Trading or investing in crypto assets may not be suitable for all investors.