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Best CFD brokers in the United Arab Emirates
12 licensed CFD brokers, ranked on the company that would actually open your account. How we rate
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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
All 12 CFD brokers
| # | Broker | EUR/USD cost | Instruments | Min. deposit | Coinish Score | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 0.6 pips | 17,000+ | Not verified | 76rated 4.0/5 | |
| 2 |  Licensed in the United Arab Emirates · DFSA | Not verified | 71,000+ | Not verified | 76rated 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Licensed in the United Arab Emirates · FSRA (ADGM) | Not verified | 10,000+ | Not verified | 72rated 3.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Licensed in the United Arab Emirates · CMA (UAE) | Not verified | 5,500+ | Not verified | 69rated 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Licensed in the United Arab Emirates · DFSA | Not verified | 11,900+ | Not verified | 68rated 3.7/5 | |
| 6 | Licensed in the United Arab Emirates · DFSA | 0.5 pips | 12,000+ | Not verified | 68rated 3.9/5 | |
| 7 |  Licensed in the United Arab Emirates · FSRA (ADGM) | Not verified | 1,250+ | Not verified | 60rated 3.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Licensed in the United Arab Emirates · DFSA | Not verified | 2,800+ | Not verified | 59rated 3.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Licensed in the United Arab Emirates · DFSA | 0.7 pips | 1,350+ | Not verified | 58rated 3.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Licensed in the United Arab Emirates · CMA (UAE) | Not verified | 3,000+ | $1,000 | 58rated 3.5/5 | |
| 11 |  | Not verified | 500+ | Not verified | 54rated 2.9/5 | |
| 12 |  Licensed in the United Arab Emirates · DFSA | Not verified | 350+ | Not verified | 40rated 2.8/5 |
Good to know
CFDs rules in the United Arab Emirates
Providers need a UAE licence: the Capital Market Authority (formerly SCA) onshore, or the DFSA (Dubai's DIFC) / FSRA (Abu Dhabi's ADGM) in the financial free zones. An offshore entity introduced by a UAE-licensed firm is not itself UAE-licensed.
Regulator sources (2)
“No individual may engage in any financial activity specified under Clause (1) of this Article within the State unless they obtain a license or approval from the authority”
uaecma.gov.ae · Oct 6, 2026
“Renaming the Securities and Commodities Authority as the Capital Market Authority”
uaecma.gov.ae · Oct 5, 2026
CFDs in the United Arab Emirates at a glance
- 12 CFD brokers with a verified licence serve residents of the United Arab Emirates: 12 hold a local licence (DFSA, FSRA (ADGM) and CMA (UAE)).
- Top pick by Coinish Score: IG (76/100, Editor Rating 4.0/5).
- Lowest advertised EUR/USD all-in cost: 0.5 pips (CMC Markets), across 3 brokers that publish one.
- Lowest minimum deposit: $1000 (ADSS).
How this ranking works
Ranked by Coinish Score: half the Editor Rating for the entity that serves residents of the United Arab Emirates, half Market Signal. Brokers without enough verified data for a rating are placed by Market Signal and labelled; brokers with neither are listed last. How we rate
CFDs in the United Arab Emirates: what to know
Of the 12 CFD brokers on this list, 8 hold a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) (IG, Saxo, XTB and 5 more), 2 hold a licence from the FSRA (ADGM) (eToro and AvaTrade) and 2 hold a licence from the CMA (UAE) (Capital.com and ADSS).
Advertised all-in EUR/USD costs on this list run from 0.5 pips (CMC Markets) to 0.7 pips (Pepperstone) across the 3 that publish one.
What to check before you open an account in United Arab Emirates
- Search the company name on the DFSA, FSRA (ADGM) and CMA (UAE) registers (dfsa.ae, adgm.com and uaecma.gov.ae).
- Check which company your contract is with. IG, for example, onboards residents of the United Arab Emirates through IG (DIFC branch) (DFSA licence F001780), and the name on the account-opening documents should match the list.
Is CFD trading legal in the United Arab Emirates?
Yes, with a licensed provider. Providers need a UAE licence: the Capital Market Authority (formerly SCA) onshore, or the DFSA (Dubai's DIFC) / FSRA (Abu Dhabi's ADGM) in the financial free zones. An offshore entity introduced by a UAE-licensed firm is not itself UAE-licensed.
Sources: uaecma.gov.ae, uaecma.gov.ae
What is the best CFD broker in the United Arab Emirates?
By Coinish Score, IG (76/100, Editor Rating 4.0/5), through IG (DIFC branch) (DFSA licence F001780). Saxo (76) and eToro (72) follow. The score rates the company that would serve you in the United Arab Emirates, so the same brand can rank differently in another country.
What do the DFSA's retail CFD rules cap beyond forex?
Since 6 December 2021, every retail CFD market at a DFSA firm has carried a minimum margin. Leverage is capped at 20:1 on gold, major indices and the main government bonds, and at 10:1 on oil, minor indices and other commodities. Individual shares are capped at 5:1, and crypto at 2:1, down from 5:1 before.
A DFSA firm needs a Retail Client endorsement on its licence before it can take you on as a retail client. 8 of the 12 CFD brokers here are DFSA firms (IG, Saxo, XTB and 5 more), and the rest answer to FSRA (ADGM) and CMA (UAE).
Do you pay tax on CFD profits in the United Arab Emirates?
The UAE does not levy income tax on individuals.
Coinish isn't a tax adviser: check your own situation with the tax authority or an accountant.
Source: u.ae
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