Standard
From $10 · spreads from 1.2 pips
- — 100+ tradable CFD instruments
- — Fast market execution
- — Multiple Order Type
Countries · Gulf & Middle East
Online forex broker for traders in the United Arab Emirates
Traders in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah sit between the Asian and European sessions, so the London open arrives at midday and the London–New York overlap runs through the evening after work. ZYZ Capital gives UAE-based traders MetaTrader 5 access to forex, gold, oil and global indices, with a swap-free Islamic option and 24/7 multilingual support.
- Local time zone
- Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4)
- Main cities
- Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah
- Minimum deposit
- $10 (Standard account)
- Platform
- MetaTrader 5 — web, desktop, Android, iOS
- Client support
- Multilingual · 24/7
- Islamic account
- Swap-free on request
Forex market hours in Dubai time
| Session | Opens (GMT+4) | Closes (GMT+4) |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 02:00 | 11:00 |
| Tokyo | 04:00 | 13:00 |
| London | 12:00 | 21:00 |
| New York | 17:00 | 02:00 |
| London–New York overlap | 17:00 | 21:00 |
The forex week opens on Monday 02:00 and closes on Saturday 02:00 Dubai time. Times shown follow European and US winter time; subtract one hour while Europe and the US observe daylight saving.
Popular markets with traders in the United Arab Emirates
One MetaTrader 5 account gives traders in the United Arab Emirates access to major, minor and exotic currency pairs, gold, silver and platinum, WTI and Brent crude, natural gas and leading cash indices from the US, Europe and Asia.
Accounts for United Arab Emirates traders
Pro
From $5,000 · spreads from 0.0 pips
- — Premium execution with bank, brokerage, and client liquidity
- — Fast market execution
- — Multiple Order Type
Bullion
From $20,000 · spreads from 0.0 pips
- — Premium execution with bank, brokerage, and client liquidity
- — Fast market execution
- — Multiple Order Type
Why traders in the United Arab Emirates choose ZYZ Capital
- Low entry point: start with $10 on a Standard account and scale up to Pro or Bullion pricing as your trading grows.
- Swap-free trading: Islamic accounts with no overnight interest, available on request.
- MetaTrader 5 everywhere: trade from Dubai on desktop, in the browser or on Android and iOS with one login.
- 24/7 support: a multilingual desk for account, verification, funding and platform questions.
- Protected client funds: client money is held in segregated accounts. Read more on our security of funds page.
Before you open an account
ZYZ Capital Limited (Registration No. 2024-00712) is incorporated in Saint Lucia and provides execution-only services. It is your responsibility to make sure that trading leveraged products is permitted where you live. Trading forex and CFDs carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. See our risk disclaimer and regional restrictions.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Can I open a ZYZ Capital trading account from the United Arab Emirates?
Yes. Residents of the United Arab Emirates can register online in a few minutes. ZYZ Capital Limited is incorporated in Saint Lucia (Registration No. 2024-00712) and serves clients internationally. You are responsible for confirming that trading leveraged products is permitted under the laws of the United Arab Emirates.
What is the best time to trade forex in the United Arab Emirates?
Liquidity is usually deepest when the London and New York sessions overlap, which is between 17:00 and 21:00 Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4) in Dubai. Times move one hour earlier while Europe and the US are on summer time.
What is the minimum deposit for traders in the United Arab Emirates?
The Standard account starts from $10. Pro starts from $5,000 and Bullion from $20,000. Accounts are held in US dollars; if you fund in UAE dirham (AED) by card or bank transfer, your bank or card issuer converts the amount.
Is a swap-free Islamic account available in the United Arab Emirates?
Yes. Swap-free accounts are available on request for traders in the United Arab Emirates. No overnight interest is charged or paid on positions held past the daily rollover.
Which trading platform can I use in the United Arab Emirates?
MetaTrader 5, on the web, Windows desktop, Android and iOS. One login works across every device.
How do I contact ZYZ Capital support from the United Arab Emirates?
Our multilingual support desk is available 24/7. Email info@zyzcapitalltd.com or use the contact form on our website and we will reply as quickly as possible.
Other countries we serve in Gulf & Middle East
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