Gold Rate in UAE Today — Live Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah Prices
Real-time 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K gold rate in AED — per gram, per 8 gram, per tola and per ounce. Recalculated every 10 minutes from the international spot price (XAU/USD) at the 3.6725 AED peg, with live city-wise rates across all seven emirates.
UAE Gold Rate Today by Karat & Weight
Side-by-side comparison of all popular karats and weights in AED — for buying jewellery (22K / 916), Gulf-style designs (21K), diamond settings (18K) and investment bars (24K). Use the calculator below for any custom weight.
| Purity | / Gram | / 8 Gram | / 10 g | / Tola | / Ounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K (999) | AED 493.21 | AED 3,946 | AED 4,932 | AED 5,753 | AED 15,341 |
| 22K (916) | AED 452.11 | AED 3,617 | AED 4,521 | AED 5,273 | AED 14,062 |
| 21K | AED 431.56 | AED 3,452 | AED 4,316 | AED 5,034 | AED 13,423 |
| 18K (750) | AED 369.91 | AED 2,959 | AED 3,699 | AED 4,315 | AED 11,506 |
1 tola = 11.6638 g · 1 ounce = 31.1035 g · 916 hallmark = 22K · Indicative wholesale + small Dubai premium; jeweller making charges extra.
Gold Rate by Emirate
Tap an emirate for its live AED rate. Wholesale is identical; tiny premium differences reflect local jeweller costs.
Gold Rate in Dubai Today — Live 24K, 22K & 18K (AED)
Live| Purity | / Gram | / 8 g | / Tola |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | AED 493.21 | AED 3,946 | AED 5,753 |
| 22K (916) | AED 452.11 | AED 3,617 | AED 5,273 |
| 21K | AED 431.56 | AED 3,452 | AED 5,034 |
| 18K | AED 369.91 | AED 2,959 | AED 4,315 |
FAQs about gold rate in Dubai▾
The live 24K gold rate in Dubai today is AED 493.21 per gram, and 22K (916 hallmark) is AED 452.11 per gram. This is recalculated every 10 minutes from the international spot price.
Dubai is the price benchmark for the entire UAE — most other emirates source from the same Dubai bullion market, so rates are typically identical or marginally higher.
Gold Rate in Abu Dhabi Today — Live 24K, 22K & 18K (AED)
Live| Purity | / Gram | / 8 g | / Tola |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | AED 493.51 | AED 3,948 | AED 5,756 |
| 22K (916) | AED 452.39 | AED 3,619 | AED 5,277 |
| 21K | AED 431.82 | AED 3,455 | AED 5,037 |
| 18K | AED 370.14 | AED 2,961 | AED 4,317 |
FAQs about gold rate in Abu Dhabi▾
The live 24K gold rate in Abu Dhabi today is AED 493.51 per gram, and 22K (916 hallmark) is AED 452.39 per gram. This is recalculated every 10 minutes from the international spot price.
Abu Dhabi is typically 0.3 AED/gram more expensive than Dubai because of slightly higher jeweller premiums and lower retail volume. The difference for a 22K wedding set (~40g) is roughly AED 12.
Gold Rate in Ajman Today — Live 24K, 22K & 18K (AED)
Live| Purity | / Gram | / 8 g | / Tola |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | AED 493.71 | AED 3,950 | AED 5,759 |
| 22K (916) | AED 452.57 | AED 3,621 | AED 5,279 |
| 21K | AED 432.00 | AED 3,456 | AED 5,039 |
| 18K | AED 370.29 | AED 2,962 | AED 4,319 |
FAQs about gold rate in Ajman▾
The live 24K gold rate in Ajman today is AED 493.71 per gram, and 22K (916 hallmark) is AED 452.57 per gram. This is recalculated every 10 minutes from the international spot price.
Ajman is typically 0.5 AED/gram more expensive than Dubai because of slightly higher jeweller premiums and lower retail volume. The difference for a 22K wedding set (~40g) is roughly AED 20.
Gold Rate in Al Ain Today — Live 24K, 22K & 18K (AED)
Live| Purity | / Gram | / 8 g | / Tola |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | AED 493.71 | AED 3,950 | AED 5,759 |
| 22K (916) | AED 452.57 | AED 3,621 | AED 5,279 |
| 21K | AED 432.00 | AED 3,456 | AED 5,039 |
| 18K | AED 370.29 | AED 2,962 | AED 4,319 |
FAQs about gold rate in Al Ain▾
The live 24K gold rate in Al Ain today is AED 493.71 per gram, and 22K (916 hallmark) is AED 452.57 per gram. This is recalculated every 10 minutes from the international spot price.
Al Ain is typically 0.5 AED/gram more expensive than Dubai because of slightly higher jeweller premiums and lower retail volume. The difference for a 22K wedding set (~40g) is roughly AED 20.
Gold Rate in Ras Al Khaimah Today — Live 24K, 22K & 18K (AED)
Live| Purity | / Gram | / 8 g | / Tola |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | AED 493.81 | AED 3,951 | AED 5,760 |
| 22K (916) | AED 452.66 | AED 3,621 | AED 5,280 |
| 21K | AED 432.09 | AED 3,457 | AED 5,040 |
| 18K | AED 370.36 | AED 2,963 | AED 4,320 |
FAQs about gold rate in Ras Al Khaimah▾
The live 24K gold rate in Ras Al Khaimah today is AED 493.81 per gram, and 22K (916 hallmark) is AED 452.66 per gram. This is recalculated every 10 minutes from the international spot price.
Ras Al Khaimah is typically 0.6 AED/gram more expensive than Dubai because of slightly higher jeweller premiums and lower retail volume. The difference for a 22K wedding set (~40g) is roughly AED 24.
Gold Rate in Fujairah Today — Live 24K, 22K & 18K (AED)
Live| Purity | / Gram | / 8 g | / Tola |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | AED 493.91 | AED 3,951 | AED 5,761 |
| 22K (916) | AED 452.75 | AED 3,622 | AED 5,281 |
| 21K | AED 432.17 | AED 3,457 | AED 5,041 |
| 18K | AED 370.44 | AED 2,963 | AED 4,321 |
FAQs about gold rate in Fujairah▾
The live 24K gold rate in Fujairah today is AED 493.91 per gram, and 22K (916 hallmark) is AED 452.75 per gram. This is recalculated every 10 minutes from the international spot price.
Fujairah is typically 0.7 AED/gram more expensive than Dubai because of slightly higher jeweller premiums and lower retail volume. The difference for a 22K wedding set (~40g) is roughly AED 28.
Gold Rate in Umm Al Quwain Today — Live 24K, 22K & 18K (AED)
Live| Purity | / Gram | / 8 g | / Tola |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | AED 493.91 | AED 3,951 | AED 5,761 |
| 22K (916) | AED 452.75 | AED 3,622 | AED 5,281 |
| 21K | AED 432.17 | AED 3,457 | AED 5,041 |
| 18K | AED 370.44 | AED 2,963 | AED 4,321 |
FAQs about gold rate in Umm Al Quwain▾
The live 24K gold rate in Umm Al Quwain today is AED 493.91 per gram, and 22K (916 hallmark) is AED 452.75 per gram. This is recalculated every 10 minutes from the international spot price.
Umm Al Quwain is typically 0.7 AED/gram more expensive than Dubai because of slightly higher jeweller premiums and lower retail volume. The difference for a 22K wedding set (~40g) is roughly AED 28.
Gold Calculator — Any Weight, Any Karat
Enter the weight of your gold (chain, bangle, ring, bar or coin), pick the karat, and we'll show the live AED value plus the remittance equivalent in INR, PKR and USD — useful for expats sending value home.
Indicative — FX rates used for INR/PKR refresh every 10 minutes. Jeweller making charges (5–20%) and 5% UAE VAT not included.
Gold Rate Trend — Last 90 Days (Global Spot)
UAE gold prices move in lockstep with the global XAU/USD spot price because AED is pegged to USD. The chart below shows the same underlying spot trend used to compute today's Dubai rate.
Last 3 months — 24K gold trend
Daily 24K & 22K rate in PKR (per tola). One new point is added every day.
Yesterday vs Today — Dubai 24K Gold
Approximate day-over-day delta derived from the 24h spot variation. For a precise historical chart, see the 90-day trend above.
Tomorrow's Gold Rate Forecast — UAE
Indicative outlook based on the 7-day spot trend, US Treasury yield direction and AED peg stability. Not investment advice — markets can move sharply on Fed announcements or geopolitical news.
This month: Continued central-bank gold purchases (China, India, Turkey) and softer USD provide structural support. A break above AED 505.59 would target the next resistance near AED 515.51.
Today's Reference Rate at Top UAE Jewellers
Wholesale 22K (916) and 24K rates are essentially identical across major UAE chains because they all follow the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group daily benchmark. The real difference is in making charges — always negotiate.
| Retailer | 22K / g | 24K / g | Making charge |
|---|---|---|---|
Malabar Gold & Diamonds 60+ UAE showrooms · BIS hallmark | AED 452.11 | AED 493.21 | 8–18% |
Joyalukkas Dubai Gold Souk + malls · 22K specialty | AED 452.11 | AED 493.21 | 8–15% |
Damas Jewellery UAE heritage brand · diamond focus | AED 452.11 | AED 493.21 | 12–25% |
Kanz Jewels Souk veteran · best for bargaining | AED 452.11 | AED 493.21 | 5–12% |
Pure Gold 200+ showrooms · 21K Gulf designs | AED 452.11 | AED 493.21 | 7–14% |
Khaleej Times benchmark Daily published reference rate | AED 452.11 | AED 493.21 | — |
Zakat on Gold — Live Nisab Calculator (UAE)
Nisab for gold is 87.48 g (7.5 tola) of 24K. If your gold + cash + tradeable assets exceed the AED nisab for one lunar year, zakat is 2.5% — payable to eligible recipients per Sharia.
Remittance Converter — Dubai Gold in INR / PKR / USD
Indian and Pakistani expats: see exactly how much gold value you can send home today. Enter grams of 24K gold purchased in UAE; we'll convert to your home currency at live FX.
How to Buy Gold in Dubai — Souk Buying Guide
The Dubai Gold Souk in Deira is the world's largest gold market — over 380 retailers, 25+ tonnes of gold on display at any time, and rates regulated by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC). Whether you're buying a wedding set, an investment bar, or a single chain for your mother back home, follow this playbook.
- Check the day's reference rate first. Open this page on your phone — the live 24K and 22K AED/gram rate above is the wholesale benchmark every souk retailer uses. Walk in knowing the number.
- Inspect the hallmark. Genuine UAE gold is stamped with the karat (916 for 22K, 750 for 18K) plus a Dubai or BIS hallmark. Reject anything unstamped.
- Negotiate the making charge — not the gold rate. The metal price is fixed; making (labour) charges range from 5% (simple chains at souk veterans like Kanz) to 25% (intricate Damas designs). Always ask for the breakdown in writing.
- Get the original invoice. Mandatory for VAT refund and for declaring at customs when leaving the country.
- Claim your 5% VAT refund at the airport. Tourists spending more than AED 250 at participating retailers can scan their passport at any Planet Tax Free kiosk in DXB, AUH or SHJ before check-in. Refund is paid in cash or back to your card.
- Know the carry-home limits. Indian passengers: 20 g (male) / 40 g (female) duty-free. Pakistani passengers: PKR 50,000 worth duty-free if abroad > 6 months. Always declare — Indian and Pakistani customs use X-ray and personal scanning.
- Best time to buy. Mid-week (Tue–Wed) before 2 PM is least crowded. Avoid the last 3 days of Ramadan and Eid week — rates and crowds both spike.
Pro tip: Compare the souk's quoted 22K rate to our live UAE 22K per gram above. If the difference is more than 3 AED/g before making charges, walk to the next shop. Competition between 380 retailers within 200 meters works in your favour.
UAE Gold Rate — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold rate in UAE today?
The live gold rate in UAE updates every 10 minutes from the international spot price (XAU/USD) converted to AED at the official 3.6725 USD peg. Dubai 24K gold is shown per gram, per 8 gram (standard chain weight), per tola, and per ounce.
Why is gold cheaper to buy in Dubai compared to India or Pakistan?
Dubai charges only 5% VAT on jewellery (refundable for tourists) and has no import duty on investment-grade gold. Making charges at the Dubai Gold Souk are typically 30-50% lower than Indian metro jewellers. That is why expats and tourists trust Dubai for wedding and investment gold.
What is the difference between 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K gold in UAE?
24K is 99.9% pure gold — soft, used for bars and coins. 22K (916 hallmark) is 91.6% pure and is the most popular karat for jewellery in UAE. 21K (87.5%) is widely used in Gulf and Arab-style jewellery. 18K (75%) is preferred for diamond settings because it is harder.
How is the per-gram gold rate calculated in UAE?
(International spot USD/oz × 3.6725 AED/USD) ÷ 31.1035 g + local Dubai market premium. The result is the 24K AED/gram price. 22K is 91.67% of that, 21K is 87.5%, and 18K is 75%. We refresh this every 10 minutes from a live feed.
Where can I buy gold in Dubai at the best rate?
The Dubai Gold Souk in Deira is the world's largest gold market by trading volume. Trusted retailers include Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Damas, Kanz Jewels, and Pure Gold. Always check the daily Khaleej Times gold rate before bargaining and ask for the BIS/Dubai hallmark certificate.
Is gold a good investment in UAE in 2026?
Gold has historically protected wealth against AED inflation, USD volatility and geopolitical risk. With central-bank buying at record highs and the US Federal Reserve cutting rates, most Gulf wealth managers continue to recommend a 10-15% allocation to physical gold for long-term portfolios.
What is the nisab for zakat on gold in UAE?
Nisab is 87.48 grams of gold. If you own more than this amount in gold (or its AED equivalent in cash + savings + tradeable assets) for a full lunar year, you owe 2.5% as zakat. Our live zakat calculator below shows your nisab threshold in AED using today's rate.
Can tourists get a VAT refund on gold purchased in UAE?
Yes. Tourists spending more than AED 250 at participating retailers can claim back the 5% VAT at Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah international airports via Planet Tax Free kiosks. Carry the original tax invoice and the unworn jewellery in its sealed packaging.
How often does the gold rate change in Dubai?
Wholesale gold rates change every few seconds on the global market. UAE retailers like Malabar and Joyalukkas refresh their counter rates 2-3 times per day. Our page recomputes the AED rate every 10 minutes so you always have the latest indicative price.
What is 916 gold and is it the same as 22K?
Yes — 916 gold means 91.6% pure, which is exactly 22 karats out of 24. The '916' hallmark is the BIS/Dubai stamp guaranteeing 22K purity. It is the most-bought jewellery purity across UAE, India and the wider Gulf.
Will the gold rate go up or down tomorrow in UAE?
Tomorrow's gold rate depends on USD strength, US Treasury yields, geopolitical events and central-bank buying. We publish a rule-based daily outlook in the Forecast section based on the 7-day spot trend. No one can predict gold with certainty — use it as guidance, not advice.
Is the Dubai gold rate the same as Abu Dhabi or Sharjah?
The wholesale rate is identical across all seven emirates because they all source from the same DMCC-regulated bullion market. Retail prices differ by 0.3-0.7 AED per gram due to small variations in jeweller premiums, rent and labour costs. See the city-wise comparison below.
What is the Dubai Gold Souk and is it safe?
Dubai Gold Souk is a regulated traditional market in Deira with over 380 retailers. It is fully safe — monitored by Dubai Police and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC). All gold sold carries a government hallmark guaranteeing purity.
How much gold is allowed to carry from Dubai to India?
Male passengers can carry up to 20 grams (worth max INR 50,000) duty-free; female passengers up to 40 grams (max INR 100,000). Beyond that, customs duty of approximately 13.75% applies. Always declare honestly to avoid confiscation.
Is the gold rate the same at Malabar, Joyalukkas and Damas?
The base 22K and 24K wholesale rates are typically identical because all major chains publish using the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group benchmark. Final price differs by making charges (usually 5-20% extra) and design complexity, not the metal rate itself.