Best Prop Firms in Dubai & UAE

12 Dubai prop firms are listed here, ranked on the numbers each one reports. Between them, the cheapest evaluation starts at $13, the largest funded account on offer is $400K and the best profit split is 100%, across 289 active challenges.

Firms: 12
Fee from: $13
Funding to: $400K
Best split: 100%
Active challenges: 289

F
Top pick
FundingPips
4.6(75 reviews)
Trust 3.9since 2020MetaTrader 5, cTrader, MatchTrader
Fee from
$49
Max funding
$100K
Profit split
80-95%
Challenges
12
The most reviewed firm on this list — 75 reviews, more than any other firm here. Also the highest rated firm here at 4.6 — from 75 reviews.
F
FundedNext
4.5(32 reviews)
Trust 3.7since 2022MetaTrader 5, MatchTrader, cTrader +4
Fee from
$32.99
Max funding
$200K
Profit split
70-95%
Challenges
22
The only firm here on MetaTrader 4.
B
Blue Guardian
4.5(24 reviews)
Trust 3.7since 2021MetaTrader 5, MatchTrader, TradeLocker +4
Fee from
$26.66
Max funding
$400K
Profit split
90-100%
Challenges
46
The best profit split here at 90-100%. Also the widest choice on this list — 46 active challenges.
F
Finotive Funding
4.5(20 reviews)
Trust 3.7since 2021MetaTrader 5
Fee from
$25
Max funding
$200K
Profit split
70-80%
Challenges
26
Among the cheaper options here at $25. One of the higher ceilings here at $200K.
C
City Traders Imperium
4.5(9 reviews)
Trust 3.7since 2018MetaTrader 5, MatchTrader
Fee from
$29
Max funding
$100K
Profit split
50-80%
Challenges
23
The fifth-cheapest of 12 priced firms here, with a 50-80% split and a $100K ceiling.
B
BrightFunded
4.5(13 reviews)
Trust 3.6since 2023MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtrade
Fee from
€47
Max funding
$200K
Profit split
80-90%
Challenges
18
One of the higher ceilings here at $200K. One of the better splits on this list at 80-90%.
M
Maven Trading
4.2(36 reviews)
Trust 3.5since 2022MetaTrader 5, MatchTrader
Fee from
$13
Max funding
$100K
Profit split
70-80%
Challenges
42
The cheapest way in at $13.
A
AquaFunded
4.2(23 reviews)
Trust 3.4since 2023MetaTrader 5, cTrader, MatchTrader +1
Fee from
$20
Max funding
$400K
Profit split
90%
Challenges
44
One of the higher ceilings here at $400K. Among the cheaper options here at $20.
B
BEM Funding
4.2(6 reviews)
Trust 3.4since 2024MetaTrader 5, DXtrade, cTrader
Fee from
$39
Max funding
$200K
Profit split
80%
Challenges
22
One of the higher ceilings here at $200K. Runs on MetaTrader 5, DXtrade and cTrader.
F
For Traders
4.1(17 reviews)
Trust 3.3since 2023MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker, cTrader +1
Fee from
$36
Max funding
$100K
Profit split
70-80%
Challenges
16
The only firm here on For Traders X.
H
Hash Hedge
3.9(9 reviews)
Trust 3.2since 2024In-house Platform
Fee from
$79
Max funding
$200K
Profit split
90%
Challenges
11
The only firm here on In-house Platform.
E
Earn2Trade
No reviews yet
Trust 0.0since 2017Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader +3
Fee from
$150/mo
Max funding
$200K
Profit split
80%
Challenges
7
The only firm here on Quantower. Also the oldest firm on this list — trading since 2017. The trade-off: the highest entry fee here at $150/mo.

Dubai has become a magnet for active traders, and Dubai prop trading firms are at the center of that growth. With a tax-friendly environment and a strategic position between Asian and European market hours, the emirate offers an ideal base for traders seeking funded opportunities.

Prop trading firms in Dubai give qualified traders access to firm capital across forex, indices, metals, and futures. Rather than risking their own funds, traders complete an evaluation that tests discipline and risk control, then trade a funded account while keeping the majority of the profits.

Prop Trading Firms Dubai

Choosing among Dubai prop trading firms comes down to a few key details: profit-split percentages, payout speed and frequency, maximum drawdown rules, and the platforms on offer. Many traders also value firms that support Arabic-language assistance and regional payment methods.

For both newcomers and seasoned professionals, prop trading firms in Dubai provide a route to larger capital and faster growth—without the upfront financial risk of trading a personal account. Compare terms carefully to find the right fit.

Dubai prop firms: common questions

Why are so many prop firms registered in Dubai?

Free-zone company formation in the UAE is fast, inexpensive and tax-favourable, and the industry has concentrated there over the last few years — Dubai is now the single most common base for prop firms. It is a business decision about where to incorporate, not a statement about oversight.

Are prop firms in Dubai regulated?

A UAE free-zone trade licence is a company registration, not a financial services authorisation, and most prop firms hold the former rather than the latter. Financial regulators do exist in the UAE and authorise firms in specific zones, but an address in Dubai on its own tells you nothing about whether a firm is supervised. Each profile here lists the licences a firm has actually disclosed.

Does a firm being in Dubai change how you get paid?

Not usually. Payouts are typically in US dollars by bank transfer, e-wallet or stablecoin, exactly as they are from firms registered elsewhere. The registration affects the firm's tax position, not yours.

Is a Dubai-registered firm riskier than a European one?

Not by location. Neither is likely to be regulated as an investment firm, so in both cases the useful evidence is the same: how many payouts traders have verified, over how long, and whether the company behind the brand is disclosed at all. The ranking above weighs exactly that.