18K Gold Rate Today in Dubai
18K gold costs 349.26 AED per gram in the UAE right now, 3,492.63 AED for 10 grams and 4,073.73 AED per tola. Dealers buy used 18K gold at about 337.04 AED per gram.
18K gold rate in the UAE
Live 18K gold value per gram, 8 g, 10 g, tola and ounce.
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Gold rate per gram by karat today in the UAE
Gold value and approximate dealer buying price per gram for each karat, with 8 grams, 10 grams and 1 tola.
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| Karat | 1 gram | Dealer buys / g | 8 grams | 10 grams | 1 tola |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2424K gold (999) | 465.22 | 460.57 | 3,721.74 | 4,652.18 | 5,426.21 |
| 2222K gold (916) | 426.56 | 415.90 | 3,412.53 | 4,265.66 | 4,975.38 |
| 2121K gold (875) | 407.47 | 397.29 | 3,259.79 | 4,074.73 | 4,752.69 |
| 1818K gold (750) | 349.26 | 337.04 | 2,794.10 | 3,492.63 | 4,073.73 |
| 1414K gold (585) | 272.43 | 256.08 | 2,179.39 | 2,724.25 | 3,177.51 |
"Dealer buys" is what a shop typically pays for used gold. Gold value excludes making charges and VAT.
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 | 465.22 | 527.38 | 5,273.83 | 6,151.29 | |
| 2222K | 426.56 | 496.86 | 4,968.64 | 5,795.32 | |
| 2121K | 407.47 | 475.56 | 4,755.64 | 5,546.89 | |
| 1818K | 349.26 | 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.
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What is 18K gold?
18 karat gold contains 18 parts out of 24 of pure gold, a purity of 75% (hallmark 750). It is harder than higher karats and ideal for setting stones.
18K gold in the UAE
18K is used for modern and diamond jewellery and by international jewellery brands.
How is the 18K gold rate calculated?
18K price per gram = ounce price in USD ÷ 31.1035 × USD/AED rate × 75%. Because the dirham is fixed to the dollar (3.6725), gold prices in dirhams move only with the international gold price.
Buying and selling 18K gold
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 18K gold price per gram in the UAE today?
18K gold is 349.26 AED per gram right now (gold value). Dealers usually buy it back at about 337.04 AED.
How much are 10 grams of 18K gold?
10 grams of 18K gold are worth 3,492.63 AED today without making charges, and 8 grams (one sovereign weight) 2,794.10 AED.
What is the price of 1 tola of 18K gold?
One tola (11.6638 g) of 18K gold is worth 4,073.73 AED today.
How much pure gold is in 18K?
18K gold is 75% pure gold; the rest is copper, silver or other metals that make it harder.