Solid platform for my longer-term trades, app could be smoother

Name: Solid platform for my longer-term trades, app could be smoother
Item: Derayah
Rating: 4
Author: Omar Hassan

I’m Omar from Abu Dhabi and I’ve been using Derayah mostly for position trades and occasional USD pairs when I don’t want to jump between apps. Account opening was straightforward and the onboarding emails were clear. The platform feels stable during normal market hours and I like that the reporting/export is good enough for my own tracking. My main friction is the mobile experience: some screens take an extra tap or two, and it’s not always as fast to place or modify orders compared to more trading-first apps. Spreads/fees are not the cheapest I’ve seen, but for the way I trade (less frequent, more planned) it’s acceptable. Deposit process worked fine for me and I didn’t have to chase anyone. Support answered my questions politely, but the response time was ‘same day’ rather than ‘immediate’. Overall I’d rate it positively, with room to improve the app speed and order workflow.

Experience: 6 months
Country: United Arab Emirates
Account type: Standard
Deposit experience: 4/5
Withdrawal experience: 4/5
Support rating: 4/5

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Mixed experience: trading smooth, but documentation process irritating

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Solid platform for my longer-term trades, app could be smoother