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21K Gold Price in United Arab Emirates Today
21K gold is 87.5% pure — the traditional Arab world jewelry standard. It is harder than 22K, allowing more intricate craftwork, and has been the dominant karat for Gulf-style bridal jewelry for generations.
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Last updated: Jun 25, 2026, 5:03 AM UTC ·
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As of June 25, 2026, the base 21K gold rate in United Arab Emirates is 411.71 AED per gram, having fallen by 3.3% since yesterday. Per tola: 4,802.24 AED. Converted from the USD spot rate at the fixed AED/USD peg of 3.67. This is the base market rate — the same rate shown on gold souq price boards in United Arab Emirates.
Per tola
4,802.24
11.664g
Per 10g
4,117.14
10 grams
Per oz
12,805.76
31.103g
Per 100g
41,171.44
100 grams
21K Gold Rate — United Arab Emirates (AED)
Per gram
411.71
AED
1 gram
Per tola
4,802.24
AED
11.664g
Per 10 grams
4,117.14
AED
10 grams
Per ounce
12,805.76
AED
31.103g
Per 100g
41,171.44
AED
100 grams
Per kg
411,714.36
AED
1000 grams
Base market rate · spot (USD/oz) ÷ 31.1035 × 0.875 × 3.67 (fixed AED/USD peg) · no import duty · no markup
Base rate only. Add making charges (Ujrah) for actual retail jewelry price.
21K Gold — 7-Day Trend in United Arab Emirates
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21K gold value · AEDBASE RATE
4,117.14 AED
21K Gold Jewelry Prices in United Arab Emirates Today
Gold value only at today's base rate. Add making charges (12–70 AED/g) for actual store price.
Necklace
3,293.71 AED
8g × 411.71 AED/g
Traditional design necklace
Ring
1,235.14 AED
3g × 411.71 AED/g
Standard ring weight
Bangle
4,940.57 AED
12g × 411.71 AED/g
Single plain bangle
Earrings
1,646.86 AED
4g × 411.71 AED/g
Pair, Gulf traditional style
Bracelet
4,117.14 AED
10g × 411.71 AED/g
Plain link bracelet
ℹ️ Gold value only. Retail price = gold value + making charges (12–70 AED/g depending on design) + VAT where applicable. Always ask for an itemised receipt.
21K Gold Price History — United Arab Emirates (Last 7 Days)
Date
Per gram (AED)
Per tola
Per 10g
Change
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 TODAY
411.71
4,802.19
4,117.10
—
Tue, Jun 23, 2026
425.78
4,966.30
4,257.80
+14.07 (+3.42%)
Mon, Jun 22, 2026
432.59
5,045.73
4,325.90
+6.81 (+1.6%)
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
429.15
5,005.61
4,291.50
-3.44 (-0.8%)
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
429.15
5,005.61
4,291.50
+0.00 (+0%)
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
429.15
5,005.61
4,291.50
+0.00 (+0%)
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
436.63
5,092.85
4,366.30
+7.48 (+1.74%)
Base rate · AED/gram · fixed peg 1 USD = 3.67 AED · no markup applied
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How the 21K gold price in United Arab Emirates is calculated
Formula: Spot price (USD/troy oz) ÷ 31.1035 × 0.875 (21K purity) × 3.67 (fixed AED/USD peg) = AED per gram
No import duty in UAE. Formula: spot (USD/oz) ÷ 31.1035 × purity × 3.67 (fixed AED/USD peg) = AED per gram. Source: LBMA/COMEX international spot price · updated daily at 09:00 local time
⚠️ Tax / VAT: Gold jewelry in the UAE is subject to 5% VAT. Investment-grade gold at 99%+ purity (bars and coins) is VAT-exempt. Dubai's low 5% VAT makes it one of the most competitive gold jewelry markets globally.
🇦🇪 21K Gold Price by City in United Arab Emirates
The base gold rate is identical across all cities in United Arab Emirates — it is set by the international spot price and the fixed AED/USD peg, not by city. City pages provide local market context and making charge guides.
The 21K gold price in United Arab Emirates today is 411.71 AED per gram. Per tola it is 4,802.24 AED. This is the base market rate converted from the USD spot price at the fixed AED/USD rate of 3.67.
21K has been the Arab world's traditional jewelry standard for generations. In Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf, 21K is the karat of choice for bridal gold sets (Mahr) and family jewelry collections. Its slightly lower purity (87.5%) makes it harder than 22K, allowing more intricate traditional designs.
One tola equals 11.664 grams. At today's rate of 411.71 AED/gram, one tola of 21K gold in United Arab Emirates is worth 4,802.24 AED.
21K is 87.5% pure vs 22K's 91.6%. The lower gold content means a slightly lower price per gram but greater hardness and workability for elaborate designs. Both karats are widely accepted for resale across United Arab Emirates gold souqs.
Gold jewelry in the UAE is subject to 5% VAT. Investment-grade gold at 99%+ purity (bars and coins) is VAT-exempt. Dubai's low 5% VAT makes it one of the most competitive gold jewelry markets globally.
The rate shown is the base gold rate only. Making charges (Ujrah) are set by individual retailers on top of this rate. Simple pieces: 12–35 AED/gram. Elaborate bridal sets: 35–70 AED/gram. Always confirm the charge breakdown before purchasing.