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Best CFD Brokers In The UAE

We have tested the best CFD brokers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and all other emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Pick one of our top rated CFD trading platforms in UAE to trade safely.

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  1. 1
    4.6/5 our rating
    United Arab Emirates Available in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Not available in United Arab Emirates
    Rating breakdown
    Regulation & Trust 3.6
    Assets & Markets 3.8
    Fees & Costs 4.5
    Platforms & Tools 3.8
    Customer Support 4.8
    Education 2.5
    Research 2.0
    Accounts & Banking 3.8
    Visit FXCC Read Review
    84.6% of retail CFD accounts lose money.

    FXCC provides various CFDs, including metals, energies, indices, a large selection of equities, and over 24 cryptos. The ECN XL account imposes no restrictions on CFD trading strategies, and MetaTrader offers strong charting tools and risk management features, such as take profit and stop loss orders.

    FTSE Spread
    1.10
    GBPUSD Spread
    0.4
    Stocks Spread
    0.17 (Apple)
    Demo Account
    ✓
    Minimum Deposit
    $0
    Minimum Trade
    0.01 Lots
    Leverage
    1:1000 (Exceeds FCA limits; high risk) (Exceeds CIRO limits; high risk)
    Copy Trading
    ✓
    Regulator
    CySEC, MISA
    Instruments
    CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Metals, Energies, Crypto
    Platforms
    MT4, MT5
    Account Currencies
    USD, EUR, GBP, CAD
  2. 2

    XM

    4.8/5 our rating
    United Arab Emirates Available in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Not available in United Arab Emirates
    Rating breakdown
    Regulation & Trust 4.5
    Assets & Markets 4.5
    Fees & Costs 4.0
    Platforms & Tools 4.8
    Customer Support 4.9
    Education 4.8
    Research 4.3
    Accounts & Banking 4.5
    Visit XM Read Review
    76.15% of retail accounts lose money.

    XM offers CFD traders flexible leverage and many markets, including thematic indices for sectors like artificial intelligence. Its MT4/MT5 platforms are fast and reliable, and eligible algo traders can receive a free VPS.

    FTSE Spread
    1.4
    GBPUSD Spread
    0.8
    Stocks Spread
    1.79 (Apple)
    Demo Account
    ✓
    Minimum Deposit
    $5
    Minimum Trade
    0.01 Lots
    Leverage
    1:10001:30
    Copy Trading
    ✓
    Regulator
    CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, SCA, FSA, FSC-Belize, FSC-Mauritius, CMA-Kenya, CMA-UAE
    Instruments
    CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Commodities, Indices, Thematic Indices, Precious Metals, Energies
    Platforms
    MT4, MT5, TradingCentral
    Account Currencies
    USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, ZAR
  3. 3
    4.9/5 our rating
    United Arab Emirates Available in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Not available in United Arab Emirates
    Rating breakdown
    Regulation & Trust 4.6
    Assets & Markets 4.5
    Fees & Costs 4.0
    Platforms & Tools 4.3
    Customer Support 4.3
    Education 4.5
    Research 4.3
    Accounts & Banking 4.3
    Visit AvaTrade Read Review
    65% of retail accounts lose money with this provider.

    AvaTrade offers over 1250+ leveraged CFD products in various asset classes, such as stocks, indices, commodities, bonds, crypto, and ETFs. You can trade on both rising and falling prices using the broker’s advanced web and mobile platforms, which include top research tools for finding short-term trading opportunities.

    FTSE Spread
    0.5
    GBPUSD Spread
    1.5
    Stocks Spread
    0.13
    Demo Account
    ✓
    Minimum Deposit
    $300$100
    Minimum Trade
    0.01 Lots
    Leverage
    1:30 (Retail) 1:400 (Pro)
    Copy Trading
    ✓
    Regulator
    ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, ISA, CBI, JFSA, BVI, FSRA/ADGM, AFM, CMA-Kenya, CIRO (via Friedberg Direct)
    Instruments
    CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Bonds, Crypto, Spread Betting, Futures
    Platforms
    WebTrader, AvaTradeGO, AvaOptions, AvaFutures, MT4, MT5, AlgoTrader, TradingView, TradingCentral, DupliTrade
    Account Currencies
    USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, ZAR
  4. 4

    IC

    4.8/5 our rating
    United Arab Emirates Available in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Not available in United Arab Emirates
    Rating breakdown
    Regulation & Trust 4.6
    Assets & Markets 4.1
    Fees & Costs 4.6
    Platforms & Tools 4.0
    Customer Support 4.5
    Education 3.5
    Research 4.0
    Accounts & Banking 4.0

    Access over 2,250 CFDs, available for trading 24/5 in popular markets like forex, commodities, indices, stocks, and bonds. Using deep liquidity and advanced bridge technology, IC provides ideal conditions for scalpers, hedgers, and algo traders.

    FTSE Spread
    1.0
    GBPUSD Spread
    0.23
    Stocks Spread
    0.02
    Demo Account
    ✓
    Minimum Deposit
    $200
    Minimum Trade
    0.01 Lots
    Leverage
    1:5000
    Copy Trading
    ✓
    Regulator
    ASIC, CySEC, FSA, SCB, CMA-Kenya
    Instruments
    CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, Futures, Crypto
    Platforms
    MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, TradingCentral, DupliTrade, Quantower
    Account Currencies
    USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, NZD, JPY, CHF, HKD, SGD
  5. 5
    4.5/5 our rating
    United Arab Emirates Available in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Not available in United Arab Emirates
    Rating breakdown
    Regulation & Trust 3.3
    Assets & Markets 4.0
    Fees & Costs 3.8
    Platforms & Tools 4.2
    Customer Support 4.6
    Education 4.1
    Research 4.4
    Accounts & Banking 4.3
    Visit RoboForex Read Review
    RoboForex Ltd and its affiliates do not target EU/EEA/UK clients. Please be aware that you are able to receive investment services from a third-country firm at your own exclusive initiative only, taking all the risks involved.

    RoboForex provides over 12,000 CFDs, including forex, stocks, indices, commodities, futures, and ETFs. With a $10 initial deposit and micro lot trading, it supports various derivative traders. However, execution speeds are 1-3 seconds, slower than IC Markets' 0.35 seconds, which is not ideal for strategies like scalping.

    FTSE Spread
    17.5
    GBPUSD Spread
    0.4
    Stocks Spread
    0.01
    Demo Account
    ✓
    Minimum Deposit
    $10
    Minimum Trade
    0.01 Lots
    Leverage
    1:2000
    Copy Trading
    ✓
    Regulator
    FSC
    Instruments
    CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Futures, Crypto
    Platforms
    R StocksTrader, MT4, MT5, TradingView
    Account Currencies
    USD, EUR

Compare Brokers

Broker
United Arab Emirates
AED Account
FTSE Spread
GBPUSD Spread
Stocks Spread
Demo Account
Minimum Deposit
Minimum Trade
Leverage
Copy Trading
Regulator
Instruments
Platforms
Account Currencies
FXCC
✗ 1.10 0.4 0.17 (Apple) ✓ $0 0.01 Lots 1:1000 (Exceeds FCA limits; high risk) (Exceeds CIRO limits; high risk) ✓ CySEC, MISA CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Metals, Energies, Crypto MT4, MT5 USD, EUR, GBP, CAD
XM
✗ 1.4 0.8 1.79 (Apple) ✓ $5 0.01 Lots 1:10001:30 ✓ CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, SCA, FSA, FSC-Belize, FSC-Mauritius, CMA-Kenya, CMA-UAE CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Commodities, Indices, Thematic Indices, Precious Metals, Energies MT4, MT5, TradingCentral USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, ZAR
AvaTrade
✗ 0.5 1.5 0.13 ✓ $300$100 0.01 Lots 1:30 (Retail) 1:400 (Pro) ✓ ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, ISA, CBI, JFSA, BVI, FSRA/ADGM, AFM, CMA-Kenya, CIRO (via Friedberg Direct) CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Bonds, Crypto, Spread Betting, Futures WebTrader, AvaTradeGO, AvaOptions, AvaFutures, MT4, MT5, AlgoTrader, TradingView, TradingCentral, DupliTrade USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, ZAR
IC
✗ 1.0 0.23 0.02 ✓ $200 0.01 Lots 1:5000 ✓ ASIC, CySEC, FSA, SCB, CMA-Kenya CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, Futures, Crypto MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, TradingCentral, DupliTrade, Quantower USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, NZD, JPY, CHF, HKD, SGD
RoboForex
✗ 17.5 0.4 0.01 ✓ $10 0.01 Lots 1:2000 ✓ FSC CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Futures, Crypto R StocksTrader, MT4, MT5, TradingView USD, EUR
Broker
United Arab Emirates
AED Account
FTSE Spread
GBPUSD Spread
Stocks Spread
Demo Account
Minimum Deposit
Minimum Trade
Leverage
Copy Trading
Regulator
Instruments
Platforms
Account Currencies

Safety Comparison

Compare how safe the Best CFD Brokers In The UAE are.

Broker
Trust Rating
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Negative Balance Protection
Segregated Accounts
FXCC
3.6
✗ ✓ ✓
XM
4.5
✗ ✓ ✓
AvaTrade
4.6
✗ ✓ ✓
IC
4.6
✗ ✓ ✓
RoboForex
3.3
✗ ✓ ✓
Broker
Trust Rating
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Negative Balance Protection
Segregated Accounts

Mobile Trading Comparison

Compare the mobile trading features of the Best CFD Brokers In The UAE.

Broker
Mobile Apps
iOS Rating
Android Rating
Smart Watch App
FXCC iOS & Android
4.8
4.4
✗
XM iOS, Android & Windows
4.7
3.9
✗
AvaTrade iOS & Android
4.3
4.0
✗
IC iOS & Android
3.1
4.2
✗
RoboForex iOS & Android, R StocksTrader, Telegram Mini App
4.7
4.4
✗
Broker
Mobile Apps
iOS Rating
Android Rating
Smart Watch App

Comparison for Beginners

Compare how suitable the Best CFD Brokers In The UAE are for beginners.

Broker
Demo Account
Minimum Deposit
Minimum Trade
Education Rating
Support Rating
Fractional Shares
Demo Competitions
FXCC ✓ $0 0.01 Lots
2.5
4.8
✗ ✗
XM ✓ $5 0.01 Lots
4.8
4.9
✓ ✓
AvaTrade ✓ $300$100 0.01 Lots
4.5
4.3
✗ ✗
IC ✓ $200 0.01 Lots
3.5
4.5
✗ ✗
RoboForex ✓ $10 0.01 Lots
4.1
4.6
✗ ✓
Broker
Demo Account
Minimum Deposit
Minimum Trade
Education Rating
Support Rating
Fractional Shares
Demo Competitions

Comparison for Advanced Traders

Compare how suitable the Best CFD Brokers In The UAE are for advanced or professional traders.

Broker
Automated Trading
VPS
API
AI
Pro Account
Leverage
Low Latency
Extended Hours
FXCC Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ 1:1000 (Exceeds FCA limits; high risk) (Exceeds CIRO limits; high risk) ✓ ✗
XM Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ 1:10001:30 ✓ ✗
AvaTrade Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ 1:30 (Retail) 1:400 (Pro) ✓ ✗
IC Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, cBots on cTrader, Myfxbook AutoTrade ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ 1:5000 ✓ ✗
RoboForex Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, Strategy Builder in R StocksTrader ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ 1:2000 ✗ ✗
Broker
Automated Trading
VPS
API
AI
Pro Account
Leverage
Low Latency
Extended Hours

Accounts Comparison

Compare the trading accounts offered by Best CFD Brokers In The UAE.

Broker
Demo Account
Interest on Cash
Islamic Account
Joint Account
Managed Account
PAMM
MAM
LAMM
Pro Account
FXCC ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗
XM ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗
AvaTrade ✓ USD: 2.7% ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓
IC ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗
RoboForex ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✗
Broker
Demo Account
Interest on Cash
Islamic Account
Joint Account
Managed Account
PAMM
MAM
LAMM
Pro Account

Detailed Rating Comparison

Compare how we rated the Best CFD Brokers In The UAE in key areas.

Broker
Trust
Platforms
Assets
Mobile
Fees
Accounts
Research
Education
Support
FXCC
3.6
3.8
3.8
4.6
4.5
3.8
2.0
2.5
4.8
XM
4.5
4.8
4.5
4.3
4.0
4.5
4.3
4.8
4.9
AvaTrade
4.6
4.3
4.5
4.2
4.0
4.3
4.3
4.5
4.3
IC
4.6
4.0
4.1
3.7
4.6
4.0
4.0
3.5
4.5
RoboForex
3.3
4.2
4.0
4.6
3.8
4.3
4.4
4.1
4.6
Broker
Trust
Platforms
Assets
Mobile
Fees
Accounts
Research
Education
Support

Fee and Cost Comparison

Compare the cost of trading with the Best CFD Brokers In The UAE.

Broker
Cost Rating
Fixed Spreads
Inactivity Fee
CFD FTSE Spread
CFD GBP/USD Spread
CFD Oil Spread
CFD Stocks Spread
FXCC
4.5
✗ $5 1.10 0.4 0.035 0.17 (Apple)
XM
4.0
✗ $5 1.4 0.8 0.03 1.79 (Apple)
AvaTrade
4.0
✓ $50 0.5 1.5 0.02 0.13
IC
4.6
✗ $0 1.0 0.23 0.03 0.02
RoboForex
3.8
✗ $0 17.5 0.4 1.7 0.01
Broker
Cost Rating
Fixed Spreads
Inactivity Fee
CFD FTSE Spread
CFD GBP/USD Spread
CFD Oil Spread
CFD Stocks Spread

Customer Ratings

Compare how customers of these brokers feel about them, with real user ratings from Trustpilot, the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Broker
Customers
Trustpilot Score
Trustpilot Reviews
Android App Rating
iOS App Rating
FXCC ✗
4.5
230
4.4
4.8
XM 20,000,000
2.0
3,096
3.9
4.7
AvaTrade 400,000
4.8
13,715
4.0
4.3
IC 200,000
2.6
4
4.2
3.1
RoboForex 700,000
2.0
775
4.4
4.7
Broker
Customers
Trustpilot Score
Trustpilot Reviews
Android App Rating
iOS App Rating

Broker Popularity

See how popular the Best CFD Brokers In The UAE are in terms of number of clients.

Broker Popularity
XM
20,000,000
RoboForex
700,000
AvaTrade
400,000
IC
200,000

Why Trade With FXCC?

4.6/5
FXCC is an excellent choice for traders, offering over 70 currency pairs, ultra-tight spreads from 0.0 pips during testing, and a free VPS for eligible traders.
James Barra James Barra
Review Author

Pros

  • FXCC has expanded its services by including MT5 in its platforms, adding hundreds of stocks and more cryptocurrencies, as well as introducing copy trading and more margin trading options.
  • FXCC is a strong choice for algo traders due to its free VPS for eligible traders and the option to build or buy EAs on MetaTrader.
  • Customer support still depends on human agents, providing live chat response times of under three minutes in our tests, with knowledgeable representatives. This is a welcome change from the often frustrating AI chatbots now common among brokers.

Cons

  • FXCC imposes high withdrawal fees, such as $45 for bank transfers and 2% for cryptocurrency transfers, which can reduce the earnings of traders who frequently withdraw funds.
  • FXCC offers US, European, and Asian stocks, but its metals and energy options are limited, with no soft commodities.
  • Despite improvements to the economic calendar, FXCC provides limited market research, offering only basic daily technical analysis and aggregated news. It lacks tools such as Autochartist and social sentiment data.
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84.6% of retail CFD accounts lose money.

Why Trade With XM?

4.8/5
With a $5 minimum deposit, MT4 and MT5 charting, a growing market range, and a Zero account with spreads from 0.0, XM offers key tools for active traders.
Christian Harris Christian Harris
Review Author

Pros

  • XM excels in trader education by providing well-organized resources like webinars, tutorials, and live trading sessions via XM Live.
  • XM has updated its platform with integrated TradingView charts and an XM AI assistant for faster execution, smarter analysis, and a more intuitive trading experience.
  • In late 2025, XM received a category 5 license from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates, enhancing its regulatory standing and positioning it as a strong choice for traders in the Middle East.

Cons

  • While the XM app is easy to use and offers exclusive copy trading products, its technical analysis tools need improvement for advanced traders.
  • XM is trusted and regulated in some regions but also operates under weaker regulators, including FSC (Belize) and FSA (Seychelles). It no longer accepts UK clients, limiting its market reach.
  • XM is lagging because it doesn't offer cTrader, which some professional traders prefer over MetaTrader for its better usability and advanced charting features.
Visit XM Read Review
76.15% of retail accounts lose money.

Why Trade With AvaTrade?

4.9/5
Celebrating 20 years, AvaTrade gives active traders what they need: an easy-to-use WebTrader, AvaProtect risk management, 5-minute sign-up, and reliable support for fast-moving markets.
Christian Harris Christian Harris
Review Author

Pros

  • WebTrader performed well in our tests, with a beginner-friendly interface, 6 chart layouts, and over 60 technical indicators.
  • AvaFutures traders can use TradingView with 100+ indicators, screeners, a calendar, and trade idea sharing. Commissions start at $0.45, intraday margins at $60, with access to CME and EUREX.
  • AvaTrade's support team did well in tests, responding within 3 minutes and providing local support in major regions like the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.

Cons

  • The AvaSocial app is satisfactory but could be better. Its design, usability, and navigation between strategy providers and account management need improvement to compete with top platforms like eToro.
  • AvaTrade’s WebTrader has improved, but it needs more customization as widgets like market watch and watchlists can't be hidden, moved, or resized.
  • Signing up is easy, but AvaTrade doesn't offer an ECN account like Pepperstone or IC Markets, which provides raw spreads and fast execution that many traders want.
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65% of retail accounts lose money with this provider.

Why Trade With IC?

4.8/5
IC offers competitive pricing, fast execution, and easy deposits. Advanced charting, including TradingView, and the Raw Trader Plus account make it a strong choice for intermediate and advanced traders.
Christian Harris Christian Harris
Review Author

Pros

  • IC offers very tight spreads, with 0.0-pip spreads on major currency pairs, making it cost-effective for traders.
  • You can trade more than 2,250 CFDs in various markets, such as forex, commodities, indices, stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrencies. This range enables varied trading strategies.
  • IC provides reliable 24/7 support, especially for accounts and funding, based on firsthand experience.

Cons

  • Some withdrawal methods require fees such as a $20 wire charge. This can reduce profits, particularly for traders who withdraw frequently.
  • Despite having four top-tier third-party platforms, there is no in-house software or trading app specifically designed for new traders.
  • IC offers metals and cryptos for trading through CFDs, but its selection is smaller than brokers like eToro, limiting options for traders interested in these assets.

Why Trade With RoboForex?

4.5/5
RoboForex offers 12,000+ markets, ECN accounts, charting tools, and loyalty promotions. Its R StocksTrader platform supports 3,000+ shares, fees from $0.01, and advanced watchlists.
Christian Harris Christian Harris
Review Author

Pros

  • RoboForex won the 'Best Forex Broker 2025' award from DayTrading.com for expanding their FX services, reducing spreads, and increasing availability in multiple countries.
  • In July, the MobileTrader Telegram Mini App was launched, allowing users to execute trades and manage positions directly within the Telegram messaging app.
  • RoboForex offers more than 12,000 instruments for trading. This includes forex, stocks, indices, ETFs, commodities, and futures. Comparatively, this surpasses the trading opportunities available from most online brokers.

Cons

  • RoboForex offers many account types which, although flexible, can be daunting for new traders to select the most appropriate for their trading preferences. Other platforms like eToro simplify the process with a single retail account option.
  • RoboForex provides fair spreads, but some of its account types have high trading commissions up to $20 per lot, which are more expensive compared to more affordable brokers like IC Markets.
  • RoboForex, despite having many platforms, does not yet support the commonly used cTrader. This can dissuade traders who favor this platform for trading, which is accessible with firms such as Fusion Markets.
Visit RoboForex Read Review
RoboForex Ltd and its affiliates do not target EU/EEA/UK clients. Please be aware that you are able to receive investment services from a third-country firm at your own exclusive initiative only, taking all the risks involved.
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