Getting to know the UAE's financial markets

The main venues, one by one

1. 1

   Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)

   ADX is a stock exchange in Abu Dhabi, started in 2000 with the purpose of providing funds investment opportunities in securities for the benefit of the national economy. If you want to follow shares listed in the capital, this is the exchange to know.

2. 2

   Dubai Financial Market (DFM)

   Dubai Financial Market (DFM) was established as a public institution in 2000. It is the first financial market in the world to comply with the Islamic Sharia rules, which matters if Sharia compliance is part of how you invest.

3. 3

   Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

   DIFC is a free zone established in 2002 by Dubai Government to provide physical, market and financial infrastructure required to set up and operate a thriving commodities marketplace. DIFC aims to establish Dubai as the global financial hub, so it's the district many financial firms base themselves in.

4. 4

   Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)

   DMCC started in 2002 as a part of a free zone and a strategic initiative of the Dubai Government, with the purpose of providing physical, market and financial infrastructure required to set up and operate a thriving commodities marketplace. If your interest is commodities and metals, this is the centre built around them.

5. 5

   NASDAQ Dubai

   NASDAQ Dubai is the Middle East's international financial exchange. It's worth knowing as the region's international venue when you look beyond the local exchanges.

6. 6

   Confirm the current details yourself

   Founding dates, listing rules and any figures shift over time. Before you act on anything here, check the current amounts and requirements on the authority's website rather than relying on a summary.

   Documents:Central Bank of the UAE — centralbank.ae

Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.

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