Forex brokers for traders in the UAE

The local regulator is the Securities and Commodities Authority / Dubai Financial Services Authority. Below: every broker we review, whether it lists a local licence, which common local payment methods it accepts, and how fast verified traders from the UAE were paid.

Vantage

No local licence found; served by unconfirmed entities

No common local method confirmed

Trust meter · Score building · 1 of 5 checks done

Regulation –Withdrawals –Trader reviews –Costs –Transparency 10/10

No verified local withdrawal reports yet

IC Markets

No local licence found; served by FSA Seychelles

No common local method confirmed

Trust meter · Score building · 2 of 5 checks done

Regulation 9/30Withdrawals –Trader reviews –Costs –Transparency 10/10

No verified local withdrawal reports yet

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Frequently asked questions

Which forex brokers are regulated in the UAE?

None of the brokers we review lists a licence from the Securities and Commodities Authority / Dubai Financial Services Authority among the entities we confirmed. Check the Securities and Commodities Authority / Dubai Financial Services Authority's own register before you open an account.

Who regulates forex brokers in the UAE?

The Securities and Commodities Authority / Dubai Financial Services Authority. You can check any firm on its website: https://www.sca.gov.ae.

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