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Is Rakuten Securities Available in 🇦🇪 UAE?
Yes — Rakuten Securities is available in UAE
Rakuten Securities accepts clients from UAE. Regulated by FSA.
Availability last verified: April 2026
Broker availability in 🇦🇪 UAE
162 / 340 brokers162 out of 340 brokers in our database accept clients from UAE (48% availability). See all available brokers →
Rakuten Securities vs alternatives in 🇦🇪 UAE
| Regulator | FSA | SEC, MAS | MAS, CFTC | SEC, MAS |
| Min. deposit | $0 | $0 | $100 | $250 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0.2 pips | 0.8 pips | 0.6 pips |
| Max leverage | 3 | 4 | 200 | 200 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Rakuten Securities in 🇦🇪 UAE?
Min. deposit
$0
Spread from
0 pips
Max leverage
3
BrokerRank score
3.42 / 5
- #2 online broker in Japan (9M+ accounts)
- Strong US stock access
- Rakuten Points integration
- Zero commission stocks and ETFs
- Regulated by FSA — legally available to UAE residents under DFSA (Dubai) / SCA (Abu Dhabi)
Trading conditions in 🇦🇪 UAE
Regulated by DFSA (Dubai) / SCA (Abu Dhabi). Max forex leverage: 1:100 (DFSA: 1:50). Permitted instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, Futures, Crypto (VARA licensed). UAE has two main regulators: DFSA for DIFC (Dubai) and SCA for onshore. VARA regulates crypto in Dubai. No income tax on trading profits.
Other top brokers available in 🇦🇪 UAE
Comparing Rakuten Securities with other brokers available to UAE traders.
- Advanced tools for professional traders
- Access to 150+ markets in 33 countries
- Very low commissions
- MT4 and proprietary platform
- Extensive market research
- Part of StoneX Group (publicly listed)
- 50+ years in the industry
- ProRealTime charts available
- Excellent research and news
- Smart Trader Tools for MT4
- Excellent research and education
- Top-tier regulation (ASIC, FCA, CySEC)
About Rakuten Securities
Regulated by
FSA
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1999
Min. deposit
$0
BrokerRank score
3.42 / 5
Markets
crypto, stocks, etf
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Rakuten Securities available in UAE?
Yes — Rakuten Securities accepts clients from UAE. The broker is regulated by FSA. You can open a live account directly through their website.
2What are the best alternatives to Rakuten Securities for UAE traders?
The top-rated brokers available in UAE include Interactive Brokers, Forex.com, IG Group. All are verified to accept clients from UAE and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Rakuten Securities from UAE?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Rakuten Securities's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
4Is forex trading legal in UAE?
Yes — forex trading is legal in UAE and regulated by DFSA (Dubai) / SCA (Abu Dhabi). The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:100 (DFSA: 1:50). Only brokers licensed in UAE or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
5What leverage is available for traders in UAE?
Forex: up to 1:100 (DFSA: 1:50). Stocks: up to 1:10. These limits are set by DFSA (Dubai) / SCA (Abu Dhabi) and apply to all licensed brokers serving UAE residents. UAE has two main regulators: DFSA for DIFC (Dubai) and SCA for onshore. VARA regulates crypto in Dubai. No income tax on trading profits.
6Which financial instruments can traders in UAE access?
Traders in UAE regulated by DFSA (Dubai) / SCA (Abu Dhabi) can access the following instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, Futures, Crypto (VARA licensed). UAE has two main regulators: DFSA for DIFC (Dubai) and SCA for onshore. VARA regulates crypto in Dubai. No income tax on trading profits.
7Which brokers accept clients from UAE?
162 out of 340 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from UAE. The top-rated options include Interactive Brokers, Forex.com, IG Group. You can see the full list on our UAE brokers page.