As of today, May 9, 2026, the live 21K gold price in United Arab Emirates is 495.46 AED per gram. 21K gold has risen by 0.41% compared to yesterday. The per tola rate is 5,779.09 AED. All prices are converted from the international USD spot rate at the fixed AED/USD peg of 3.67.
* Base market rate. Retail jewelry prices include making charges (Ujrah).
21K Gold in United Arab Emirates — 7 Day History
AED per gram — last 7 days
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21K Gold Price History — United Arab Emirates (Last 7 Days)
Date
Per Gram (AED)
Per Tola (AED)
Per 10g (AED)
Change
Fri, May 8, 2026TODAY
495.46
5,779.05
4,954.60
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Thu, May 7, 2026
493.44
5,755.48
4,934.40
-2.02 (-0.41%)
Wed, May 6, 2026
491.55
5,733.44
4,915.50
-1.89 (-0.38%)
Tue, May 5, 2026
478.12
5,576.79
4,781.20
-13.43 (-2.73%)
Mon, May 4, 2026
473.33
5,520.92
4,733.30
-4.79 (-1%)
Sun, May 3, 2026
483.67
5,641.53
4,836.70
+10.34 (+2.18%)
Sat, May 2, 2026
483.67
5,641.53
4,836.70
+0.00 (+0%)
Prices in AED per gram. Converted from USD spot at fixed peg of 3.67. Includes 1.5% retail market premium.
⚠️ Tax / VAT: Gold jewelry in the UAE is subject to 5% VAT. Investment-grade gold (99%+ purity bars and coins) is VAT-exempt. Dubai's low VAT rate makes it one of the most competitive places to buy gold jewelry globally.
21K Gold in United Arab Emirates — FAQ
The live 21K gold price in United Arab Emirates today is 495.46 AED per gram. Per tola it is 5,779.09 AED. Prices update every 60 seconds, converted at the fixed AED/USD rate of 3.67.
21K has been the traditional Arab world jewelry standard for generations. In Saudi Arabia in particular, 21K dominates the market for bridal gold sets (Mahr) and family jewelry collections. It is harder than 22K, allowing more intricate craftsmanship.
21K is 87.5% pure vs 22K's 91.6%. The lower gold content means a lower price per gram but greater hardness and workability. For elaborate jewelry designs, craftsmen often prefer 21K. Both are widely accepted for resale.
Gold jewelry in the UAE is subject to 5% VAT. Investment-grade gold (99%+ purity bars and coins) is VAT-exempt. Dubai's low VAT rate makes it one of the most competitive places to buy gold jewelry globally.
21K price = 24K spot rate × 0.875. The 24K spot is converted from USD at the fixed AED/USD rate of 3.67. Local retail prices also include making charges set by individual jewelers.
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