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Having reviewed ADCB from a trader’s perspective, I found their product lineup quite broad, but noticeably skewed toward traditional financial services rather than pure forex or CFD brokerage. Based on my experience, ADCB primarily offers brokerage services that allow access to stocks and various wealth management products such as investments, insurance, and asset management. Their platform also encompasses products like credit and debit cards, loans, and different account types, which is common for firms associated with retail banking in the UAE. As for trading instruments, what stands out is the focus on equities and capital markets through local exchanges like ADX and DFM. The information available does not make any clear mention of forex pairs, indices, cryptocurrencies, or commodities—key asset classes for diversified traders. That was a notable gap for me, especially given my interest in forex trading and alternative asset classes to hedge risk or seek alpha. Their platform options, including web-based and mobile app access, cater to convenience, yet I would be extremely cautious if you’re seeking a broker for more advanced, diverse trading, especially in forex or crypto markets. The lack of valid regulatory clarity around their brokerage operations further adds to my hesitancy. Ultimately, for me, ADCB would be more appropriate if my focus were on equity trading within the UAE or straightforward wealth management, rather than broad-spectrum, multi-asset online trading.