Dubai Gold Rate Today
22K gold costs 426.28 AED per gram in Dubai today, 24K 464.91 AED and 21K 407.20 AED. The gold rate is the same everywhere in the UAE; shops differ only in making charges.
22K gold rate in the UAE
Live 22K gold value per gram, 8 g, 10 g, tola and ounce.
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Gold rate in Dubai: quick guide
Reference price, where to buy and sell, and tips for selling gold in Dubai.
Is gold cheaper in Dubai?
No. Gold is priced internationally in US dollars and converted to uae dirhams, so the reference price is the same across the UAE. Today 22K is 426.28 AED per gram and 24K 464.91 AED. What differs in Dubai is the making charge and each shop's margin.
Buying and selling
- Area
- Emirate of Dubai
- Where
- Gold and jewellery shops, gold souks, bullion dealers
- Typical hours
- Sat–Thu 10 am–10 pm, Fri 4 pm–10 pm (varies by shop)
- Now
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Checklist before selling
- Ask two or three shops before you sell.
- Ask them to weigh the piece in front of you and test the karat.
- Ask for the price per gram and the karat they accept, not just the total.
- Stones and non-gold parts are deducted: ask how they calculate it.
- Bring your ID and the original invoice if you have it.
Gold selling rate in the UAE: what dealers pay per gram
Gold value and estimated buying price by karat. Stones are deducted; real offers vary between dealers.
| Karat | Gold value / g | Dealer buys / g | Per tola | 10 grams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2424K gold (999) | 464.91 | 460.26 | 5,368.39 | 4,602.60 |
| 2222K gold (916) | 426.28 | 415.62 | 4,847.79 | 4,156.27 |
| 2121K gold (875) | 407.20 | 397.03 | 4,630.80 | 3,970.22 |
| 1818K gold (750) | 349.03 | 336.82 | 3,928.55 | 3,368.15 |
| 1414K gold (585) | 272.25 | 255.91 | 2,984.88 | 2,559.10 |
In AED. Making charges paid when buying are not refunded when you sell.
Gold price with making charges today in the UAE
Gold price per gram + an example making charge per gram, with 5% VAT on the full price (gold + making). Change the making charge to match your shop.
| Karat | Gold / gram | Making / gram (AED) | Gram with making | 10 grams | 1 tola |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2424K | 464.91 | 527.38 | 5,273.83 | 6,151.29 | |
| 2222K | 426.28 | 496.86 | 4,968.64 | 5,795.32 | |
| 2121K | 407.20 | 475.56 | 4,755.64 | 5,546.89 | |
| 1818K | 349.03 | 421.13 | 4,211.27 | 4,911.94 |
The default making charge is only an example; every shop sets its own depending on design and weight. When you sell, making charges are not refunded.
Gold rate in cities in the UAE
Cities with typical gold shop hours and whether shops are usually open now. They may close on public holidays.
| City | Area | Typical hours | Now | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Emirate of Dubai | Sat–Thu 10 am–10 pm Fri 4 pm–10 pm | — | Gold rate → |
| Abu Dhabi | Emirate of Abu Dhabi | Sat–Thu 10 am–10 pm Fri 4 pm–10 pm | — | Gold rate → |
| Sharjah | Emirate of Sharjah | Sat–Thu 10 am–10 pm Fri 4 pm–10 pm | — | Gold rate → |
Gold in Dubai
The Dubai Gold Souk in Deira is one of the largest gold markets in the world, with hundreds of shops side by side. The Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group publishes daily reference rates for 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K that most shops follow.
VAT in the UAE is 5% on jewellery and making charges, while investment gold of 99% purity or more is zero-rated under the rules. Tourists can claim back VAT on eligible purchases through the tourist refund scheme.
Frequently asked questions
Is gold cheaper in Dubai?
No. The gold value is the same across the UAE because it comes from the international price and the exchange rate. Differences between shops in Dubai come from making charges and dealer margins.
What is the 22K gold rate in Dubai today?
22K gold is 426.28 AED per gram right now, 4,972.09 AED per tola (gold value, without making charges).