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BEST BOND BROKERS IN THE UAE

Wondering how to invest in bonds for steady income? This ranking presents the most trusted bond brokers in the UAE, suited to investors who prioritise stability and predictable returns. We assessed platform safety, ease of use, fee transparency, and quality of service, along with bond-specific factors such as issuer variety, maturity options, and clarity in fixed-income structures. These brokers provide secure access to both government and corporate debt markets, giving UAE investors tools to balance income and risk in their portfolios.

2025-10-28

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Ranking Methodology

To compile the ranking, we rely on a professional criterion that follows these steps:

We test the platforms based on several basic parameters (see list).
We test the platforms based on ranking-specific parameters.
We ensure the results are accurate (consistency and absence of outliers).
We verify on social media and forums that our parameters are socially sound and that no relevant negative reviews exist.
We present and publish the ranking.

Basic Testing Parameters for Apps Included in the Ranking

They allow accounts to be opened by local clients; meaning we exclude platforms not available in certain countries.
Regulatory compliance and security.
Transparency, reputation, and data protection.
Total costs (commissions, spreads, non-trading fees, deposits/withdrawals).
User experience (UX/UI), stability, and performance (uptime, latency).
Platform and tools (charts, alerts, backtesting, mobile, desktop, API).
Execution and liquidity (order quality, slippage, depth).
Customer support (languages, coverage, response times).
Education and resources (guides, research, demos, simulators).

Specific Parameters for the Bonds Ranking

Coverage of different types of bonds (sovereign, corporate, municipal, high-yield).
Access to local and international fixed-income markets.
Yield curves, historical data, and credit spreads.
Range of maturities and terms (short, medium, and long term).
Availability of credit ratings and associated research.
Risk analysis tools and portfolio diversification options.
Costs and commissions specific to bond trading (bid-ask spreads, custody fees).
Access to primary issuance and secondary market trading.

Our ranking

TOP PICKS

Ranking

# 1

Vantage

Vantage tops this ranking for bond trading, delivering institutional-level access to global fixed-income instruments through a fast, transparent CFD environment. Traders can engage with major benchmarks such as Euro-Bund, Schatz, Bobl, and BUXL Futures, as well as U.S. 10-Year T-Notes and U.K. Long Gilts—all executed with spreads as low as 0.20–0.35 pips and zero commission. For diversified exposure, the broker also lists leading bond ETFs including iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond (AGG), Vanguard Total Bond Market (BND), and Vanguard Total International Bond (BNDX), each available with 50:1 leverage and $12 commissions per trade.

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# 2

AvaTrade

AvaTrade is a global broker with a presence since 2006 and is regulated in multiple jurisdictions including Ireland, Australia, and Japan. It offers a wide variety of platforms — including MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, and AvaSocial — to trade forex, stocks, crypto, and more. Its offering combines advanced technology, regulatory security, and social trading tools. Ideal for both beginners and experienced traders.

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# 3

IC Markets

IC Markets is an Australian ECN broker with one of the most robust infrastructures in the market. Regulated by ASIC, CySEC, FSA, and SCB, it offers spreads from 0.0 pips, ultra-fast execution, and support for platforms like MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, and ZuluTrade. With over $1.3 trillion in monthly volume, it is a leader in algorithmic trading, ideal for scalpers and institutional traders.

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How to open an Investment Account

Opening an investment account in the UAE is simple once you’ve chosen a provider. The procedure is similar across asset classes: stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures, commodities, crypto or real estate.

Go to the official site: Click “Open account” or “Get started”.
Enter your details: Name, email, phone, country. You’ll need an Emirates ID or passport, plus proof of address such as a DEWA electricity bill or a bank statement not older than 3 months.
Wait for approval: Some accounts are verified instantly, others take a few days.
Configure your account: Adjust settings and risk preferences once approved.
Fund the account: Deposit via card, local bank transfer or wallet.

And you’re ready to invest.