18K gold is 75% pure — the international standard for luxury and designer jewelry, available in yellow, white, and rose gold. Popular in mall-based fine jewelry stores.
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Last Updated: May 9, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC ·
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Currency: AED
As of today, May 9, 2026, the live 18K gold price in United Arab Emirates is 424.68 AED per gram. 18K gold has risen by 0.41% compared to yesterday. The per tola rate is 4,953.51 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).
18K Gold in United Arab Emirates — 7 Day History
AED per gram — last 7 days
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18K Value in AEDLive Rate
4,246.84 AED
18K Gold Price History — United Arab Emirates (Last 7 Days)
Date
Per Gram (AED)
Per Tola (AED)
Per 10g (AED)
Change
Fri, May 8, 2026TODAY
424.68
4,953.47
4,246.80
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Thu, May 7, 2026
422.95
4,933.29
4,229.50
-1.73 (-0.41%)
Wed, May 6, 2026
421.33
4,914.39
4,213.30
-1.62 (-0.38%)
Tue, May 5, 2026
409.82
4,780.14
4,098.20
-11.51 (-2.73%)
Mon, May 4, 2026
405.71
4,732.20
4,057.10
-4.11 (-1%)
Sun, May 3, 2026
414.57
4,835.54
4,145.70
+8.86 (+2.18%)
Sat, May 2, 2026
414.57
4,835.54
4,145.70
+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.
18K Gold in United Arab Emirates — FAQ
The live 18K gold price in United Arab Emirates today is 424.68 AED per gram. Per tola it is 4,953.51 AED. Prices update every 60 seconds, converted at the fixed AED/USD rate of 3.67.
18K's higher alloy content (25%) makes it harder and more suitable for diamond and gemstone settings. International luxury brands like Cartier, Tiffany, and Bulgari use 18K as their primary gold standard for fine jewelry.
18K gold comes in yellow (gold + silver + copper), white (gold + palladium or nickel), and rose gold (gold + copper). All contain 75% pure gold — only the alloy mix changes the color.
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.
18K is less common in traditional GCC souqs where 22K and 21K dominate. However, mall-based luxury retailers and international jewelry brands in United Arab Emirates carry a wide selection of 18K pieces. Resale is easier through branded stores.
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