Gold Rate Today in UAE – 24K, 22K & 21K per Gram

Check UAE gold prices in AED for 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K, compare recent daily records, and calculate the gold weight in a Dubai or other emirate quotation.

Gold Price in the UAE per Gram

The latest UAE gold reference, dated 20 Oct 2026, is AED 487.76 per gram for 24K, AED 447.12 for 22K and AED 426.79 for 21K. The table also includes 18K and larger weights. These are international metal equivalents in AED; a jeweller’s posted rate and finished-item price can differ.

For a jewellery comparison in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or another emirate, begin with the karat and net gold-alloy weight on the seller’s offer. A price for one gram is not the price of a complete ring, necklace or bangle. Use the gold calculator for the weight you are considering, then compare the seller’s additional charges.

24K, 22K, 21K and 18K: Choose the Matching Purity

The karat number describes the proportion of gold in an alloy. In a nominal calculation, 22K contains about 91.67% gold, 21K contains 87.5%, and 18K contains 75%. A rate already quoted for 22K should be multiplied by the article’s 22K gold-alloy weight; do not reduce it for purity again. If the bill gives an exact fineness, use that specification for a more precise comparison.

For bullion, read the bar or coin’s declared fineness and weight. A 999.9 marking describes composition; it does not tell you the dealer’s premium, delivery cost or repurchase price. The gold purity guide explains how karat and fineness relate.

Today, Yesterday and the UAE Gold Chart

Use the daily table to compare dates and the 7-day or 30-day window to see the recent direction of the AED series. Keep the same purity and weight throughout a comparison. A jeweller may revise its board several times in a day, so retain the time on a shop quotation when comparing it with an earlier offer.

The chart’s dated records provide historical context for the selected series. They are not a record of every shop’s intraday prices. For a useful purchase comparison, place the current written offer beside the latest corresponding metal value, then identify what the remainder of the bill pays for. The chart-reading guide explains period changes and daily observations.

From an AED Rate to the Complete Jewellery Bill

Ask the jeweller to make four components understandable: gold value, workmanship, stones or other materials, and tax. Making charges can be expressed as an amount per gram, a fixed amount or a percentage. Convert the offer into dirhams for the actual item before comparing discounts.

Illustrative discount comparison: two offers for the same 10-gram item both include AED 3,000 for metal. Shop A adds AED 400 for making. Shop B reduces an original AED 700 making charge by 50%, leaving AED 350. Before applicable tax and other charges, the totals are AED 3,400 and AED 3,350. The second offer is AED 50 lower; the advertised discount does not halve the full jewellery bill.

Gold Shopping in Dubai and Other Emirates

When comparing Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or Ajman, collect quotations for the same article specifications at similar times. A lower making charge may explain a better final total even when two sellers use the same gold rate. For a bar, compare the brand, fine-gold content, delivery or collection terms and buyback conditions.

The city table provides a starting point. Where a local offer is identified, read its date and terms. A country comparison amount helps assess an offer across the UAE; it does not establish a uniform final price for every shop. Keep the quotation and invoice so that a later adjustment or exchange can be reconciled with the original purchase.

VAT and Buying Gold as a Visitor

The UAE’s standard VAT rate is 5%. Ordinary taxable retail jewellery purchases generally fall under that rate, while qualifying investment precious metals receive zero-rating. The investment-metal definition requires at least 99% purity and a form tradable in global bullion markets. Ask the seller to confirm the actual product treatment; a generic 24K description does not resolve every tax question.

For a tourist refund, confirm that both the retailer and purchase qualify before paying. Keep the required travel document and transaction record, and complete export validation according to the Federal Tax Authority’s current procedure. Refund fees and conditions affect what you receive. Compare the amount initially paid and any eligible later refund as separate figures.

If you are taking the purchase to another country, check that destination’s declaration and import rules as well. The India gold page and Pakistan gold page use their own country price bases; a currency conversion alone does not establish the final cost of a cross-border purchase.

Checking Purity and Comparing a Buyback Offer

Match any purity report to the actual article. Dubai Municipality has described its precious-metal testing work and a smart testing initiative for the Gold Souk. Confirm the available service and what the test measures before relying on a result. A composition test helps identify the material; it does not set the item’s commercial price.

For a resale, ask the buyer to record the accepted gold-alloy weight, assessed fineness, buying rate and deductions. Check whether stones, design or branding receive any separate value. A shop’s selling rate and its buyback offer serve different transactions. The jewellery-price comparison guide helps organise both sides of the calculation.

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