TL;DR: 2 BestProps-listed firms currently publish a complete restriction affecting UAE traders. E8 Markets blocks the country across forex, CFD, futures, and crypto, while My Funded Futures blocks its futures program. Firms with only a live-account limit or an unverified claim are excluded.
This is a restricted-firm list. Firms that currently accept UAE residents are not included. Product-only limits and live-account-only limits are not counted as complete bans.
Prop firms that do not accept UAE traders
Every name below has a current first-party policy that explicitly names UAE. Country rules can change without notice, so open the linked policy again before paying an evaluation fee.
| Prop firm | Market | What the policy says | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| E8 Markets | Forex and CFD, Futures, Crypto | The United Arab Emirates appears on E8’s Forex and Crypto list and its Futures list. | Official policy |
| My Funded Futures | Futures | My Funded Futures does not accept traders from the United Arab Emirates. | Official policy |
Restricted futures prop firms in the United Arab Emirates
2 verified futures firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- E8 Markets
- My Funded Futures
Restricted forex prop firms in the United Arab Emirates
1 verified forex or CFD firm is in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- E8 Markets
Restricted crypto prop firms in the United Arab Emirates
1 verified crypto firm is in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- E8 Markets
Why prop firms restrict UAE traders
The UAE hosts regulated securities, derivatives, and virtual-asset businesses, so a prop firm’s country block should not be presented as a general prohibition on trading. The two firms here explicitly name the United Arab Emirates in their own current policies.
Tradeify is excluded because UAE residents can buy evaluations, trade simulated funded accounts, and receive payouts even though they cannot move to its live-funded futures path. TickTickTrader and Funding Pips are also excluded because BestProps did not find a current first-party complete UAE restriction.
UAE licensing, virtual assets, and market trading
The UAE Capital Market Authority publishes a licensed-companies register covering regulated capital-market activities, including categories involving derivatives and currencies. A foreign prop evaluation is not automatically a licensed UAE brokerage service, so the legal entity and the exact activity should be checked separately.
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority maintains a public register of licensed virtual-asset service providers. A crypto prop program or crypto payout option does not by itself show that the provider is licensed to offer virtual-asset services in or from Dubai.
The Central Bank of the UAE maintains the dirham’s peg to the U.S. dollar and publishes official exchange rates. The peg reduces one source of price uncertainty for dollar-denominated fees, but card charges, conversion spreads, payout-provider fees, and contractual eligibility still matter.
Dubai Financial Market publishes a weekday session with a 10:00 opening and a 14:45 pre-close. Trading a listed security through an authorized DFM broker is different from purchasing a simulated evaluation whose displayed balance is not a customer brokerage account.
Before paying from the UAE, confirm residence and citizenship eligibility, the legal entity named in the contract, whether any stage is live, and the payout method. Keep the policy, fee receipt, account statements, and reward records, then obtain qualified UAE regulatory and tax advice for the specific arrangement.
- UAE Capital Market Authority licensed companies
- Dubai VARA public register
- Central Bank of the UAE domestic market operations
- Dubai Financial Market trading guide
What UAE traders should check before checkout
- Confirm that both citizenship and residence are eligible.
- Check the evaluation, simulated funded, live-funded, and payout rules separately.
- Use your real address and identity documents. A VPN does not change KYC eligibility.
- Confirm the payout provider supports your country and expected currency.
- Save a dated copy of the policy and checkout terms before paying.
- Confirm local foreign-exchange, tax, securities, and crypto rules with a qualified professional.
UAE prop firm restrictions FAQ
How many prop firms restrict traders from the United Arab Emirates?
BestProps verified 2 current firms with a complete restriction affecting at least one market covered on this page.
Does a restricted country always block the evaluation purchase?
Most policies on this page block new accounts or platform access. Some firms also consider citizenship, travel location, payout access, or the live-account stage, so the official policy remains the final source.
Are partial country limits included in the main list?
No. A firm that still allows an evaluation, simulated funded account, or payouts is not counted as completely restricted merely because its live-account path or one platform is unavailable.
Can a VPN make a restricted trader eligible?
No. Firms verify identity, residence, payment details, and login patterns. Concealing location can lead to account closure, payout denial, or loss of fees.
Are prop firm payouts treated like local brokerage gains?
Not necessarily. Evaluation payouts may be contractual or business income rather than gains from securities held in a brokerage account. Ask a local tax professional and keep complete records.
When did BestProps check these country policies?
The official sources on this page were checked on August 8, 2026. Recheck them immediately before purchase because firms and service providers can change eligibility lists.
