7 Best Forex Brokers in Dubai for 2026

Founded in 2008, Exness is a multi-faceted global forex and CFD broker providing trading in currencies, cryptocurrencies, stocks, indices, and commodities. One of the larger brokers I have reviewed, Exness has an active client base of over 400,000 and more than 2,000 employees (according to the broker’s website). Exness has been operating for 17 years and holds licences from several regulators, among them are CySEC and the UK’s FCA. Retail customers are assigned to entities regulated offshore.

Regional Features:

• Dubai entity: Exness (SC) Ltd., regulated by Seychelles FSA
• Available leverage: Up to 1:500 (up to 1:2000 for eligible traders)
• Islamic accounts: Yes
• Trading platforms in Arabic: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
• Arabic version website: Yes
• Customer support in Arabic: Yes
• UAE dirham (AED) base currency: Yes

Exness offers a user-friendly Trading Terminal platform and also MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Thanks to the intuitive proprietary platform and strong education and research materials, I judged Exness to be a suitable broker for beginners. Meanwhile, the availability of massive leverage, tight spreads, and advanced tools makes it appealing to advanced traders.

Exness’s clients of different experience levels can choose between multiple account types that best match their needs, ranging from cent accounts to raw spreads accounts. Average swap fees and social trading capabilities are also a bonus for traders.

Plus500 was founded in 2008 and has grown to become one of the world’s leading CFD brokers. Plus500 Ltd is now a FTSE 250 company listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). It holds licenses from different global regulators across multiple jurisdictions, including the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).

Regional Features:

• Dubai entity: Plus500AE Ltd is authorized and regulated by the DFSA
• Available leverage: Up to 1:30
• Islamic accounts: Yes
• Trading platforms: Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile App
• Arabic version website: Yes
• Customer support in Arabic: Yes
• UAE Dirham (AED) base currency: Yes

Plus500 stands out with its lightweight web platform, which features robust charting capabilities, over 100 technical indicators, and more advanced trailing stop orders in addition to the standard ones. I really enjoyed using the Plus500 platform because of its innovative look and high level of customization.

Another feature I found intriguing is the +Insights research tool, which provides information on trading activities of other traders, such as where they buy and sell. As a Dubai resident, I appreciated the impressive selection of over 2,800 CFDs across forex, commodities, indices, global stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies. In addition, Plus500 has developed a complete trading academy filled with ebooks, webinars, and platform tutorials to help traders at all levels.

Moneta Markets was established in 2019 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I noted the broker’s competitive prices and wide range of tradable instruments. The spreads I recorded on instruments from all asset classes were better than the industry average. In addition, Moneta Markets’ rich offering of lower-risk securities like bonds enables the implementation of longer-term trading strategies.

Regional Features:

• Dubai entity: Sterling Financial Services LLC, regulated by CMA UAE
• Available leverage: Up to 1:1000
• Islamic accounts: Yes
• Trading platforms available in Arabic: Pro Trader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
• Arabic version website: Yes
• Platforms available in Arabic: Yes

I opened a Prime ECN account with the broker, which offers raw spreads starting from 0.1 pips and a $6 round-turn commission per traded lot. I calculated that to trade a full-sized EURUSD position would cost me $7 (0.1 pips spread x $10 pip value + $6 commission). Given that the industry average is around $10–$11, I concluded that Moneta Markets’ fees are very tight.

The Pro Trader platform from Moneta Markets also stood out during my testing: it runs on TradingView, which makes the overall experience noticeably smoother. The platform supports 150+ analytical tools and is very flexible. Price action can be easily scaled up and down, giving the trader an intricate outlook into price action behavior. The mobile app version of the platform, AppTrader, retains the same level of practicality.

ADSS is a major force in the online trading scene in the Middle East, founded in 2011 and headquartered in the UAE. The broker provides 1000+ tradable instruments, a feature-rich web platform, and robust market research.

Regional Features:

• Dubai entity: ADSS Securities LLC, licensed and regulated by the SCA of the UAE
• Available leverage: Up to 1:500
• Islamic accounts: Yes
• Trading platforms: ADSS Web Trader, MetaTrader 4
• Platforms available in Arabic: Yes
• Arabic version website: Yes

I tested Plus500’s Standard account, which has no commission and floating spreads starting from 1.4 pips. The account has a fairly low entry barrier of $100, and I recorded pretty low spreads on crude oil and indices. However, costs on currency pairs, share CFDs, and gold came in rather high.

ADSS runs its own web platform with a clean interface and built-in solid charting. Day traders get access to over 150 analytical tools and chart configurations, which gives enough flexibility to approach price action from different angles. One-click trading and trading directly from the chart are also

available.
Another great perk for day traders is ADSS’s robust market research. The broker provides a news screener, daily trading reviews, and probing market insights, which were helpful when I was placing trades during my review.

If you are looking for the best spreads offering, Vantage is the most suitable choice. It started in 2009 and is based in Sydney, Australia. It serves over 50,000 active traders around the world (as per website info). The broker deals with different types of assets across Currencies, commodities, indices, ETFs, stocks, futures, bonds, and crypto. They are regulated by top-tier regulators that include FCA, ASIC, along with FSCA, CIMA, VFSC, and FSCM. The broker is also a member of the Financial Commission’s dispute resolution scheme, giving clients an additional layer of protection.

Regional Features:

• Dubai entity: Vantage Global Limited, authorized and regulated by the VFSC
• Available leverage: Up to 1:2000
• Islamic accounts: Yes
• Trading platforms in Arabic: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView ProTrader
• Arabic version website: Yes
• Customer support in Arabic: Yes

My hands-on tests revealed that Vantage has better-than-average CFD spreads across forex, commodities, shares, and indices. For example, I experienced spreads of 18 pips in gold and 1 point basis in the Dow 30.

Vantage offers an Arabic version of its website (vantagemarkets.com/ar/), making it easier for UAE residents to navigate in their preferred language. Support in Arabic is also available around the clock through live chat, phone, and email.

Sydney, Australia-based FP Markets was founded in 2005 and has entities regulated by top-tier CySEC and ASIC. With over 800 instruments across stocks, indices, forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, traders can work with an exciting range of markets.

Regional Features:

• Dubai entity: FP Markets LLC, registered with FSA of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Available leverage: Up to 1:500
• Islamic accounts: Yes
• Trading platforms in Arabic: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader
• Customer support in Arabic: Yes
• Deposits/withdrawals in AED: Yes

I confirmed that FP Markets’ clients can expect really competitive trading costs. I’ve used the Standard account for my testing and I recorded 0.5 basis points on the DAX 40 and 1.25 basis points on Dow Jones 30, which is significantly lower than our benchmark.

The broker gives access to the markets via MT4/5, WebTrader, IRESS, and the proprietary FP Markets mobile app. The FP Markets mobile app covers the essentials, full account access, standard order types, charting with technical indicators and a direct line to customer support.

Deposits and withdrawals are processed fast, and FP Markets does not apply any charges, even via bank wire. Support in Arabic runs around the clock, and swap-free Islamic accounts are available for those who need them. From what I tested, FP Markets holds up well across the board, approachable enough for newer traders while still offering what more experienced ones are looking for.

If you are looking for the best broker for copy trading, AvaTrade should be your go-to. It was founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 2006, and is regulated by multiple authorities worldwide. The broker has grown steadily, and today it offers over 1,450 CFD instruments and multiple platforms, including DupliTrade and its own AvaSocial app.

Regional Features:

• Dubai entity: AvaTrade Middle East Ltd, regulated by Abu Dhabi FRSA
• Available leverage: Up to 1:400
• Islamic accounts: Yes
• Trading platforms available in Arabic: Ava Web Trader, AvaOptions, AvaTrade App, AvaSocial, DupliTrade, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
• Arabic version website: Yes
• Customer support in Arabic: Yes

During my live testing, I tried the MetaTrader-compatible DupliTrade platform that allows traders to automatically copy more experienced traders’ strategies in real time. I liked its level of automation: once you select a strategy provider, trades are mirrored into your account in real time without no manual input required. Meanwhile, AvaSocial allowed me to copy and learn from traders within the AvaTrade community.
My live fee testing revealed that AvaTrade charges very competitive spreads on forex pairs and gold, while spreads for share CFDs came out aligned with the industry average. However, if you trade indices or BTCUSD, consider that these assets exceeded the benchmark in my test. I also found that AvaTrade offers various accounts, including CFD, Islamic, and Options accounts.