Best Prop Firms in the UAE 2026
Dubai is home to several big prop firms, but not all of them accept UAE residents. We compared 25 firms that do, on fees, profit split, rules, payouts and customer ratings.
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Blue Guardian
- Score
- 7.5/10
- Profit split
- 85%
- 100K challenge from
- $239
- Trustpilot
- 4.0
The 10 best prop firms for traders in the UAE (2026)
Sorted by score. Prices are list prices without discount codes for a $100,000 account.
The rest of the field (25 firms in total)
| # | Firm | Score | 100K challenge from | Profit split | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  SpiceProp | 6.4/10 | €499 Sweet Pepper | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 12 |  Funded Trading Plus | 6.2/10 | $549 2-Step Classic | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 13 |  Instant Funding | 6.2/10 | $259 One-Phase Micro | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 14 |  Fintokei | 6.1/10 | $499 SwiftTrader | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 15 |  RebelsFunding | 5.8/10 | – | 75% | Visit firm* |
| 16 |  Top One Trader | 5.6/10 | $541 Two-Step PRO | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 17 |  MENT Funding | 5.5/10 | $750 Forex 1-Step Challenge | 75% | Visit firm* |
| 18 |  QT Funded | 5.5/10 | $475 QT Power | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 19 |  Goat Funded Trader | 5.2/10 | $478 2-Step GOAT Challenge | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 20 |  SabioTrade | 5.0/10 | $479 Advanced | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 21 |  DNA Funded | 5.0/10 | $549 Rapid | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 22 |  FunderPro | 5.0/10 | $539 Classic | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 23 |  The Trading Pit | 4.8/10 | €569 CFDs Prime 2-Step | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 24 |  Audacity Capital | 4.8/10 | $549 Ability Challenge | 75% | Visit firm* |
| 25 |  AIFO | 4.8/10 | $449 2-Step Core | 80% | Visit firm* |
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Prop firms in the UAE: what to know
Based here doesn't mean open here
Some prop firms with offices in Dubai don't accept UAE residents as customers. Every firm on this site accepted the UAE when we checked; confirm at sign-up.
Regulation
Prop firms sell evaluations on demo accounts, so they generally aren't licensed by the SCA, the DFSA or the FSRA. That means no regulator steps in if a firm refuses to pay.
Paying and getting paid
UAE cards work almost everywhere, and the dirham is pegged to the dollar, so conversion costs are small. Payouts usually come by bank transfer, Rise or crypto.
How we score
Every score is built from four parts. We use each firm's published prices and rules plus Trustpilot ratings, and turn the result into a score out of 10.
No firm can pay for a better position. Some links earn us a commission, but that never changes a score.
Frequently asked questions
What is a prop firm?
A firm that funds your trading once you pass a paid evaluation. You keep most of the profit, usually 80–90%.
Are prop firms regulated in the UAE?
Generally not. They don't take deposits or execute your trades, so the SCA, DFSA and FSRA don't license them.
Which prop firm is cheapest?
For a 100K account, the cheapest challenges with at least an 80% split are: Blue Guardian (2 Step Nano, $239), Instant Funding (One-Phase Micro, $259), AquaFunded (Two Step Pro, $279.20). Price isn't everything; loss limits and rules matter just as much.
Do prop firms offer Islamic accounts?
Some offer swap-free accounts. Check the firm's account options before you buy.