Best Crypto Exchanges in United Arab Emirates (2026)
Compare the 31 crypto exchanges that accept residents of United Arab Emirates, ranked by our score out of 100 across regulation, security, fees, assets, platform and support. Includes licensing status, proof of reserves, hack and regulatory history, and what the rules actually are in United Arab Emirates.
Regulated in United Arab Emirates.
Among the most deliberately crypto friendly regimes in the world, and genuinely regulated rather than merely permissive. A federal framework arrived in early 2026 alongside the existing VARA and ADGM regimes. Licences are expensive, which keeps the licensed list short and serious.
RegulatorVARA in Dubai, ADGM in Abu Dhabi, plus a federal framework
CurrencyAED
StatusRegulated
Exchanges available31
Checked2026-08-21
Tax on crypto in United Arab Emirates
No personal income or capital gains tax for individuals. This is general information and not tax advice. Rules change and enforcement varies, so confirm your own position with a qualified adviser before filing.
Crypto exchanges available in United Arab Emirates, ranked
31 of the 178 exchanges we score are available to residents of United Arab Emirates according to their own published terms, and 5 of those hold a full MiCA CASP licence. Ranked by our score out of 100.
MSP Score /100:85+ Excellent70 to 84 Very good55 to 69 Fair<55 Caution
KR
#1
Founded 2011 · San Francisco, United States · 400 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
Assets400 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
OK
#2
Founded 2017 · Seychelles, operations across Asia and Europe · 350 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets350 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
BI
#3
Founded 2015 · United Arab Emirates · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
BI
#4
Founded 2018 · Seychelles · 800 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsProof of reservesClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets800 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
CR
#5
Founded 2016 · Singapore · 350 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
Assets350 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
RA
#6
Founded 2017 · United Arab Emirates · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
BE
#7
Founded 2023 · United Arab Emirates · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
BY
#8
Founded 2018 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 600 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets600 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
BI
#9
Founded 2017 · No stated global headquarters · 350 plus spot, plus the deepest derivatives book in crypto assets
~ Mixed reviewsProof of reserves3 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets350 plus spot, plus the deepest derivatives book in crypto
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
WH
#10
Founded 2018 · Lithuania · 400 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets400 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
ET
#11
Founded 2007 · Tel Aviv, Israel · 100 plus crypto, plus stocks and ETFs assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedClean record
Spot feefrom 1%
Assets100 plus crypto, plus stocks and ETFs
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
CO
#12
Founded 2019 · United Arab Emirates · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
M2
#13
Founded 2023 · United Arab Emirates · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
MU
#14
Founded 2021 · United Arab Emirates · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
AB
#15
Founded 2018 · Switzerland · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
BI
#16
Founded 2012 · British Virgin Islands · 170 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets170 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
GA
#17
Founded 2013 · Cayman Islands · 1,700 plus, one of the longest lists anywhere assets
~ Mixed reviewsProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.09%
Assets1,700 plus, one of the longest lists anywhere
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
DE
#18
Founded 2016 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Bitcoin and Ethereum derivatives, not a spot exchange assets
✓ Trusted reviews1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.05%
AssetsBitcoin and Ethereum derivatives, not a spot exchange
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
KU
#19
Founded 2017 · Seychelles · 900 plus, the longest list of any major venue assets
⚠ Review cautionProof of reserves2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets900 plus, the longest list of any major venue
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
ME
#20
Founded 2018 · Seychelles · 2,700 plus, the longest list of any major venue assets
⚠ Review cautionProof of reservesClean record
Spot feefrom 0.00%
Assets2,700 plus, the longest list of any major venue
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
CE
#21
Founded 2013 · London, United Kingdom · 100 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
Assets100 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
PI
#22
Founded 2019 · Singapore · 400 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsClean record
Spot feefrom 0.05%
Assets400 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
HT
#23
Founded 2013 · Seychelles · 700 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionProof of reserves2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.20%
Assets700 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
BI
#24
Founded 2018 · Singapore · 700 plus assets
⚠ Review caution1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets700 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
PH
#25
Founded 2019 · Singapore · 400 plus assets
⚠ Review caution1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.01%
Assets400 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
BL
#26
Founded 2021 · Cayman Islands · 400 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionClean record
Spot feefrom 0.02%
Assets400 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
BI
#27
Founded 2017 · Cayman Islands · 1,500 plus assets
⚠ Review caution1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
Assets1,500 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
LB
#28
Founded 2015 · Cayman Islands · 900 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets900 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
TO
#29
Founded 2022 · Seychelles · 500 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets500 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
BI
#30
Founded 2018 · Singapore · 700 plus assets
⚠ Review caution2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.098%
Assets700 plus
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
BI
#31
Founded 2014 · Seychelles · Derivatives focused assets
⚠ Review caution⚠ Closing 23 Sep 20262 incidents
Spot feeSee review
AssetsDerivatives focused
Available inUnited Arab Emirates
Common questions
What is the best crypto exchange in United Arab Emirates?
Based on our scoring, the highest rated exchanges available to residents of United Arab Emirates are Kraken, OKX, BitOasis. The right choice depends on whether you value regulation, fees or asset coverage most. Every score is broken down on the exchange's own page, and you should confirm you are accepted on their site before depositing.
Is crypto legal in United Arab Emirates?
Crypto is legal here and exchanges are supervised. Among the most deliberately crypto friendly regimes in the world, and genuinely regulated rather than merely permissive. A federal framework arrived in early 2026 alongside the existing VARA and ADGM regimes. Licences are expensive, which keeps the licensed list short and serious.
Do I pay tax on crypto in United Arab Emirates?
No personal income or capital gains tax for individuals. This is general information rather than tax advice, and you should confirm your own position with a qualified adviser.
Which regulator oversees crypto exchanges in United Arab Emirates?
VARA in Dubai, ADGM in Abu Dhabi, plus a federal framework. Rules change quickly, so check the regulator's own register before trusting any platform's claim to be licensed.
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Risk warning:
crypto assets are highly volatile and largely unregulated. You can lose everything you put in.
Nothing here is financial, investment or tax advice. Availability and rules change constantly, so
always confirm on the exchange's own site and with your own regulator before depositing.
