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Gold Rate Today in UAE — Live Gold Price per Gram
Dubai calls itself the City of Gold for good reason — the Gold Souk in Deira and the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group publish a daily rate that the whole UAE follows, quoted per gram in UAE Dirhams (AED) for 24k, 22k, 21k and 18k. Because the dirham is pegged to the US dollar at about 3.6725, local prices track international spot very closely, which is exactly why tourists shop here.
The big draw is cost, not just the rate: there is no import duty on gold, making charges are low and negotiable, and until recently jewellery was VAT-friendly for tourists via refunds. Many South-Asian buyers still think in tolas (11.664 g), so the table below shows per gram, per tola and per karat converted at the live AED rate.
Twenty-one karat is especially popular in the Gulf for its balance of colour and durability, so you will see 21k quoted prominently alongside 22k and pure 24k bars and coins bought for investment.
Gold Price by Karat in UAE (AED)
Live metal value per gram and per tola, before making charges & tax.
| Karat | Purity | Per Gram | Per 10 g | Per Tola |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | AED 485.23 | AED 4,852.34 | AED 5,659.67 |
| 22K | 91.7% | AED 445.26 | AED 4,452.59 | AED 5,193.41 |
| 21K | 87.5% | AED 425.00 | AED 4,250.05 | AED 4,957.17 |
| 18K | 75.0% | AED 364.29 | AED 3,642.90 | AED 4,249.00 |
Gold Price by Weight Unit in UAE
How much each common weight of gold costs at today's rate.
| Unit | Grams | 24k | 22k | 18k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 1 | AED 485.23 | AED 445.26 | AED 364.29 |
| 8 Grams | 8 | AED 3,881.87 | AED 3,562.07 | AED 2,914.32 |
| 1 Tola(1 tola = 11.664 g) | 11.664 | AED 5,659.67 | AED 5,193.41 | AED 4,249.00 |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.103 | AED 15,092.46 | AED 13,849.10 | AED 11,330.67 |
| 1 Kilogram | 1,000 | AED 485,233.72 | AED 445,259.01 | AED 364,289.58 |
These rates apply nationally across UAE, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman. Local jewellers may quote slightly different figures once making charges, hallmarking and taxes are added.
Gold rate by city in UAE
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Gold Price in UAE — FAQ
What is the gold rate today in UAE?
Today 24k gold is about AED 485.23 per gram and 22k gold about AED 445.26 per gram in UAE, based on the live international spot price of $4,113.70 per troy ounce converted to AED.
What is the price of one tola of gold in UAE?
One tola is 11.6638 grams, so 24k gold is about AED 5,659.67 and 22k about AED 5,193.41 at today's rate, before making charges.
Why is gold cheaper in Dubai?
No import duty, low and negotiable making charges, fierce competition in the Gold Souk, and a dollar-pegged dirham that keeps prices close to international spot.
What is 21k gold and why is it common in the UAE?
21k is 87.5% pure. It is a Gulf favourite because it keeps a rich gold colour while being harder-wearing than 22k or 24k.
How much gold can I bring back from Dubai?
It depends on your home country’s customs allowance. Many South-Asian countries cap duty-free gold by weight and value, so check before you travel.
Why does the local AED gold price differ from international spot?
International spot is quoted in US Dollars per troy ounce. To get the UAE rate we convert it to AED at the live exchange rate and break it down per gram and per karat. Local retail prices then add import duties, taxes and jeweller making charges on top of this metal value.
Gold rates are derived from the live international spot price converted to AED and are indicative metal values for information only — not a jeweller quote or financial advice. Retail prices add duties, taxes and making charges.