Why these brokers made the list
The order reflects this article's product and regional decision, using the established UAE broker shortlist as a starting point.
1. Capital.com
Top platform choice for a UAE gold CFD: its commodities page lists spot gold under Capital Com MENA Securities Trading L.L.C., with a published UAE CMA licence. It is price exposure rather than metal ownership.
Entity in our UAE comparison: Capital Com MENA Securities Trading L.L.C.. UAE regulatory reference: UAE Capital Market Authority (formerly SCA); 20200000176. Confirm the entity on your own application.
Minimum deposit in our UAE comparison: $20. Platforms: Capital.com Web · Mobile · MT4 · MT5. Arabic support: Yes. Islamic account: Yes.
Before choosing: Compare the live XAU/USD spread, overnight fee, conversion and Islamic-account conditions before placing an order.
Official sources: Capital.com UAE gold CFD market, UAE entity and licence, SCA licensed-company report.
2. XTB
The DFSA-listed MENA entity publishes a GOLD contract and an explicit 30-day grace period for swap-free accounts. This clarity is valuable for traders who may keep a position open.
Entity in our UAE comparison: XTB MENA Limited. UAE regulatory reference: Dubai Financial Services Authority for XTB MENA Limited; F006316. Confirm the entity on your own application.
Minimum deposit in our UAE comparison: $0. Platforms: xStation 5 · xStation Mobile. Arabic support: Yes. Islamic account: Yes.
Before choosing: Confirm the current contract specification and the daily swap points after day 30; do not equate swap-free with fee-free.
Official sources: XTB GOLD swap-free specification, DFSA register, company information.
3. Pepperstone
Strong fit for active gold CFD trading on third-party platforms. Standard pricing embeds costs in the spread, while Razor XAU/USD can add commission. Its UAE CMA-licensed introducer is distinct from the Bahamas product issuer.
Entity in our UAE comparison: Pepperstone Markets Limited, introduced by Pepperstone Financial Services (DIFC) Limited. UAE regulatory reference: Dubai Financial Services Authority; F004356. Pepperstone's current UAE legal page also identifies a CMA-licensed introducer and a Bahamas product issuer; confirm the firm on your agreement.
Minimum deposit in our UAE comparison: $10. Platforms: MT4 · MT5 · cTrader · TradingView. Arabic support: Yes. Islamic account: Yes.
Before choosing: Check the all-in cost and confirm which firm issues the CFD on your agreement.
Official sources: Pepperstone gold CFD and pricing, DFSA register, legal documents.
4. XM
A lower-deposit MT4/MT5 route to gold CFDs, with a UAE DFSA-registered MENA company. It is not a physical-gold custody account.
Entity in our UAE comparison: Trading Point MENA Limited. UAE regulatory reference: Dubai Financial Services Authority; F003484. Confirm the entity on your own application.
Minimum deposit in our UAE comparison: $5. Platforms: XM App · MT4 · MT5. Arabic support: Yes. Islamic account: Yes.
Before choosing: Ask for the exact XAU/USD spread, lot size, leverage and swap-free schedule for the chosen account.
Official sources: XM precious metals, DFSA register, MENA entity information.
5. eToro
Simple interface and UAE FSRA-regulated entity, with a published swap-free policy. Gold CFD positions may incur an administration fee after the stated grace period.
Entity in our UAE comparison: eToro (ME) Ltd. UAE regulatory reference: ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority; Financial Services Permission 220073. Confirm the entity on your own application.
Minimum deposit in our UAE comparison: $50. Platforms: eToro Web · eToro Mobile. Arabic support: Yes. Islamic account: Yes.
Before choosing: Check whether the trade ticket says CFD, the minimum trade size, spread and day on which the administration fee starts.
Official sources: eToro swap-free gold fee policy, ADGM firm profile, Middle East terms.
6. Interactive Brokers
Relevant for experienced investors comparing exchange-listed funds or futures rather than a simple UAE gold CFD. Instrument eligibility and custody must be checked in the account.
Entity in our UAE comparison: Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited and Interactive Brokers LLC. UAE regulatory reference: Dubai Financial Services Authority for the DIFC branch; F008423. Confirm the entity on your own application.
Minimum deposit in our UAE comparison: $0. Platforms: IBKR Mobile · Client Portal · TWS. Arabic support: No. Islamic account: No.
Before choosing: Identify whether you are buying a security or derivative and calculate commission, market-data and FX charges.
Official sources: IBKR global market access, accepted countries, DFSA register.
How we selected the ranking
We prioritise the UAE entity and verified gold product, then full cost, AED funding, Arabic service, platform tools and Islamic-account clarity. A cheap headline spread without commission or overnight charges is not a fair comparison.
For gold ownership rather than price speculation, we direct readers to allocated or regulated exchange products with clear custody and redemption documents.
See our broker rating methodology for the wider evidence standard.
UAE regulation and gold products
UAE oversight can fall under the federal CMA, the DFSA in DIFC or the FSRA in ADGM. A licence must match the legal entity and permitted activity on the client agreement; a representative office or group company is not enough.
The regulator verifies the broker's permission, not whether a particular gold CFD represents allocated bullion. Read the product terms for ownership, counterparty, leverage and settlement.
Official registers and standards: UAE licensed companies register, DFSA public register, ADGM public registers, AAOIFI–World Gold Council gold standard.
Other routes worth comparing
These solve different ownership or market-access needs and are not ranked as equivalent to the international CFD platforms.
Allocated bullion. Ask for bar identification, segregated custody, audit and redemption terms. The AAOIFI gold standard is useful when possession matters. AAOIFI–World Gold Council gold standard.
DGCX exchange products. Examine the exchange's gold contracts and use an eligible member; futures contract size, margin and expiry differ from buying bars. DGCX gold futures specifications.
Gold fund units. Read the fund prospectus to understand backing, fees, custody, redemption and whether the product actually holds allocated metal. DFSA public register.
Risk warning
CFDs, forex and futures can cause rapid losses, including from leverage and gaps. This comparison is general information, not personal investment or religious advice. Availability, fees and protections depend on your account entity and current product terms.
