Is Binance legal in the UAE? Binance FZE holds a licence (VL/24/04/001) from VARA
- Accepts users from the UAE
- Yes(1) Not on Binance's List of Prohibited Countries (updated 5 January 2026), which names the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Cuba, North Korea, Iran and occupied Ukrainian regions; (2) Binance Dubai landing page binance.com/en-AE (Binance FZE, VARA-licensed); MENA documents FAQ lists UAE.Checked 6 Nov 2026
- Local regulator record
- Binance FZE holds a licenceVARA · VL/24/04/001 · 15 Apr 2024Checked 6 Nov 2026
- Official app in the UAE App Store
- Listed · 4.7 out of 5 · 69,180 ratings · v3.23.1Published by Binance Switzerland AGChecked 7 Nov 2026
- AED P2P on Binance
- 20+ matching ads in our latest sample · Bank Transfer, ADIB: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, ADCB03:32 UTC
Binance accepts sign-ups from the UAE. VARA: Binance FZE holds a licence (15 Apr 2024). The official app is listed in the UAE App Store.
What regulators in the UAE have said
Dubai's VARA publishes a public register of licensed VASPs; 60 entries were listed on 2026-11-06. ADGM FSRA and federal SCA regimes not covered in this row. VARA (Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) · checked 6 Nov 2026
- Binance FZE holds a licence (VL/24/04/001) — VARA, 15 Apr 2024. Covers: Broker-Dealer Services; Management and Investment Services; Lending and Borrowing Services; Exchange Services (including VA Derivatives Trading).
“Binance FZE | VASP Licence | VL/24/04/001 | Broker-Dealer Services | … | Exchange Services (including VA Derivatives Trading) | 2024/04/15 | Active”
Source · checked 6 Nov 2026
Signing up from the UAE
- Identity documents accepted for the UAE: National ID card, Passport.
- Proof of address: required.
- Sign up on the website first, then download the app from the official store and log in, so the referral code is applied before you register.
- After verification, the spot market is where you exchange one crypto asset for another.
Official app
The official Binance app by Binance Switzerland AG is listed in the UAE App Store (version 3.23.1, updated 30 Oct 2026). Download on the App Store See every store we check.
Maintenance on Binance
Observed since 6 Nov 2026: 0 maintenance periods.
Other exchanges in the UAE
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Questions
Can I sign up for Binance from the UAE?
Yes. Binance accepts residents of the UAE; identity checks accept a national id card, passport. We last checked this on 6 Nov 2026.
Which Binance app is the official one?
In the UAE App Store the official app is published by Binance Switzerland AG.
What has VARA said about Binance?
Binance FZE holds a licence (VL/24/04/001), dated 15 Apr 2024, according to VARA.
Can I buy crypto with AED on Binance?
Our latest sample found 20+ matching AED P2P ads on Binance; common payment methods include Bank Transfer, ADIB: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, ADCB.
How often is this page checked?
App Store listings are checked daily. Sign-up rules and regulator records are re-checked at least every 90 days; each item shows its own check date.