Webull is a popular US investing app known for commission-free trading in stocks, ETFs and options. If you live in the UAE, you may wonder whether you can use it. In this article we explain whether Webull is available in the UAE in 2026 and which alternatives you can use instead.
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Is Webull available in the UAE?
No. As of September 2026, Webull does not accept residents of the UAE and has not announced a launch in the country. Webull operates through local companies in markets such as the United States, Canada, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Australia and, since 2025, the Netherlands, and you can only open an account in the country where you live.
Alternatives to Webull in the UAE
We selected these alternatives based on regulation, costs, ease of use and availability to UAE residents:
Sarwa: a UAE-based platform regulated by the FSRA in the ADGM and the DFSA, with Sarwa Trade for US stocks, ETFs and options (the closest experience to Webull) and the Sarwa Invest robo-advisor.
eToro: regulated in the UAE by the FSRA in the ADGM. Commission-free ETFs, stocks from USD 1 per trade, crypto and social trading. New users in the UAE can get a stock or crypto position worth USD 50 after a first deposit of USD 200 (terms apply).
Interactive Brokers: founded in 1978, with stocks, ETFs, options, futures and bonds on over 170 markets, low currency conversion costs and the IBKR GlobalTrader app for beginners. It is the best alternative if you want to trade US options, one of Webull’s main strengths.
Freedom24: an EU broker regulated by CySEC with access to US stocks, ETFs, bonds and US options, plus commission-free recurring ETF investment plans.
XTB: a broker listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange with a DFSA-regulated UAE subsidiary, focused on forex and CFDs.
Plus500: a CFD provider listed on the London Stock Exchange with a DFSA-regulated UAE subsidiary. It offers CFDs only, not real shares.
For a full comparison, read our guide to the best online brokers in the UAE.
CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. Freedom24: commission-free investing applies exclusively to specific recurrent investment plans, other fees apply according to the Freedom24 fee schedule.
FAQs
Can I use Webull in Dubai?
No. Webull does not accept UAE residents, including those in Dubai.
What is the best Webull alternative in the UAE?
Sarwa offers the closest experience for US stocks and options with a UAE licence. Interactive Brokers is the best choice for active options traders.
Sergio is passionate about finance. He has worked as an auditor and consultant in large international accounting firms. Now, he is an investment senior analyst and invests in companies on his own as a retail investor.
