Where to exchange crypto in Dubai

Dubai is one of the few places where an over-the-counter desk is a normal part of the landscape rather than a back-room arrangement. VARA licensing means the reputable desks ask for identification on anything substantial, and the cash-heavy end of the market prices that convenience in — expect a spread wider than an online swap by a noticeable margin.

For anything that does not need to be physical cash, an online exchanger is almost always the better rate. The comparison below covers services that settle to AED bank transfer and card, alongside the pure crypto-to-crypto routes.