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BEST FUTURES BROKERS IN THE UAE

Curious about trading futures from Dubai or Abu Dhabi? This ranking reviews the top futures brokers in the UAE, tailored to investors interested in leveraged or hedged positions. We examined safety, pricing transparency, and user experience, alongside futures-specific aspects like contract diversity, margin requirements, and execution stability. With the UAE’s strong position in commodities and finance, these brokers help active traders operate in global derivatives markets with precision and reliability.

Ranking Methodology 


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

  1. We test the platforms based on several basic parameters (see list).

  2. We test the platforms based on ranking-specific parameters.

  3. We ensure the results are accurate (consistency and absence of outliers).

  4. We verify on social media and forums that our parameters are socially sound and that no relevant negative reviews exist.

  5. 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 Futures Ranking


  • Access to futures contracts on recognised exchanges (CME, ICE, Eurex, etc.).

  • Coverage of futures on indices, commodities, currencies, and interest rates.

  • Margin requirements and leverage available (levels, flexibility, margin calls).

  • Specific trading costs in futures (spreads, exchange fees, rollover).

  • Execution quality and market depth (volume, liquidity, slippage).

  • Availability of advanced orders (stop, OCO, trailing stop, bracket orders).

  • Risk management tools specific to futures (margin analysis, volatility scenarios).

  • Access to historical data and backtesting for futures strategies.

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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.


  1. Go to the official site: Click “Open account” or “Get started”.

  2. 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.

  3. Wait for approval: Some accounts are verified instantly, others take a few days.

  4. Configure your account: Adjust settings and risk preferences once approved.

  5. Fund the account: Deposit via card, local bank transfer or wallet.

And you’re ready to invest.

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