Gold Rate in Muscat Today
22K gold costs 44.643 OMR per gram in Muscat today, 24K 48.689 OMR and 21K 42.645 OMR. The gold rate is the same everywhere in Oman; shops differ only in making charges.
22K gold rate in Oman
Live 22K gold value per gram, 8 g, 10 g, tola and ounce.
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Gold rate in Muscat: quick guide
Reference price, where to buy and sell, and tips for selling gold in Muscat.
Is gold cheaper in Muscat?
No. Gold is priced internationally in US dollars and converted to omani rials, so the reference price is the same across Oman. Today 22K is 44.643 OMR per gram and 24K 48.689 OMR. What differs in Muscat is the making charge and each shop's margin.
Buying and selling
- Area
- Muscat governorate
- Where
- Gold and jewellery shops, gold souks, bullion dealers
- Typical hours
- Sat–Thu 9 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 Oman: 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) | 48.689 | 48.201 | 562.213 | 482.015 |
| 2222K gold (916) | 44.643 | 43.527 | 507.692 | 435.272 |
| 2121K gold (875) | 42.645 | 41.579 | 484.968 | 415.789 |
| 1818K gold (750) | 36.553 | 35.273 | 411.424 | 352.735 |
| 1414K gold (585) | 28.511 | 26.801 | 312.596 | 268.006 |
In OMR. Making charges paid when buying are not refunded when you sell.
Gold price with making charges today in Oman
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 (OMR) | Gram with making | 10 grams | 1 tola |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2424K | 48.689 | 55.176 | 551.760 | 643.562 | |
| 2222K | 44.643 | 51.922 | 519.216 | 605.603 | |
| 2121K | 42.645 | 49.692 | 496.916 | 579.593 | |
| 1818K | 36.553 | 43.943 | 439.428 | 512.540 |
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 Oman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat | Muscat governorate | Sat–Thu 9 am–10 pm Fri 4 pm–10 pm | — | Gold rate → |
Gold in Muscat
Muttrah Souq on the Muscat corniche is one of the oldest gold and silver markets in the Gulf, with Omani, Gulf and Indian jewellery. Many more gold shops are found in the malls of Qurum, Al Khuwair and Seeb.
VAT in Oman is 5% (since April 2021) on gold jewellery and making charges, while investment gold of 99% purity or more is exempt under the rules. Ask for a tax invoice showing the weight, karat and making charge.
Frequently asked questions
Is gold cheaper in Muscat?
No. The gold value is the same across Oman because it comes from the international price and the exchange rate. Differences between shops in Muscat come from making charges and dealer margins.
What is the 22K gold rate in Muscat today?
22K gold is 44.643 OMR per gram right now, 520.710 OMR per tola (gold value, without making charges).