Live 24K, 22K, 21K & 18K gold rates in Dubai per gram, tola and ounce. Updated every 60 seconds from international spot markets.
As of June 25, 2026, the gold rate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) is 471.52 AED per gram for 24K pure gold and 431.92 AED/gram for 22K jewelry gold. Gold has fallen by 3.3% since yesterday. All prices are converted from the international USD spot rate at the fixed AED/USD peg of 3.67. — Last updated: Jun 25, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC
24K gold rate in AED/gram
Dubai Gold Souk is the world's most famous gold retail market — 380+ retailers in the Deira district, trading everything from 24K investment bars to 22K traditional South Asian bridal sets. The Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group sets a daily retail guidance rate that all licensed retailers follow, making the market highly transparent and price-competitive.
| Type | Making charge (AED/gram) |
|---|---|
| Machine-made 22K chains | AED 3–4/gram |
| Standard 22K bangles/rings | AED 3–7/gram |
| Handcrafted / bridal sets | AED 7–12/gram |
| 24K investment bars | AED 0–3/gram (near zero) |
Among the lowest making charges globally due to intense competition among 380+ retailers. Machine-made 22K: AED 3–5/gram. Standard jewelry: AED 5–9/gram. Custom design: AED 10–15/gram.
Use the gold calculator below to calculate any weight and purity.
Same base AED rate. Dubai Gold Souk offers lower making charges than Abu Dhabi for most jewelry types due to higher competition density. Abu Dhabi is better for bullion and investment gold via licensed bank dealers.
| City | 24K / gram | 22K / gram | Making charge range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai THIS PAGE | 471.52 AED | 431.92 AED | AED 3–12/g |
| Abu Dhabi | Same base rate | Same base rate | Varies by retailer |
* Base gold rate is identical across all United Arab Emirates cities as AED is pegged to USD at 3.67. Retail price differences at the counter reflect making charges (Ujrah) only.
For Indian and South Asian expats in Dubai, gold is significantly cheaper here than in India. United Arab Emirates charges zero import duty on gold. India charges 6% import duty and 3% GST — a combined 9% cost that does not exist in Dubai. Use the full Qatar vs India comparison → for live INR conversion.
| Passenger | Allowance | Max value | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male passenger | 20g jewelry | ₹50,000 | 6+ months abroad |
| Female passenger | 40g jewelry | ₹1,00,000 | 6+ months abroad |
| Gold bars / coins | Not covered — customs duty applies regardless of weight | ||
Always declare gold at Indian customs on arrival. Verify current rules with CBIC before travel.
Malabar Gold operates multiple outlets in Dubai including at the Gold Souk, Deira City Centre, and multiple mall locations. Making charges: AED 3–10/gram. Exchange policy valid across all UAE and GCC stores.
Today's Malabar Gold Dubai rate: 431.92 AED/gram for 22K (same national spot rate all licensed retailers use). Making charges are added separately at the counter.
The 916 hallmark stamped on jewelry means 22 Karat gold — 91.6% pure gold content. It is the most popular purity among Indian and South Asian buyers in Dubai because it balances gold content with the durability needed for everyday wear and jewelry crafting. Today's 916 gold price in Dubai is 431.92 AED per gram and 5,037.83 AED per tola. All licensed retailers in United Arab Emirates are required to stamp the correct hallmark on jewelry — 916 for 22K, 999 for 24K, 875 for 21K, 750 for 18K.
Add making charges (AED 3–12/gram) for total retail price.
* Base rate identical across all United Arab Emirates cities — AED is pegged to USD at 3.67. Retail counter differences reflect making charges only.
The gold rate in Dubai moves with the international USD spot price published by the LBMA and COMEX. Since AED is permanently pegged to the US Dollar at 3.67, every movement in the global gold price translates directly to a movement in the local rate. There are no city-specific or country-specific factors that independently influence the base rate in Dubai.
Investment-grade 24K gold is VAT-exempt in the UAE. Gold jewelry attracts 5% VAT on making charges only — not on the gold value itself.
Ujrah is the Arabic term for making charges — the retailer's fee for crafting the jewelry piece. The gold spot rate shown on this page is fixed by international markets and cannot be negotiated. What is negotiable is the Ujrah. At Dubai Gold Souk, making charges typically range AED 3–12 per gram. Larger purchases (above 20 grams) give you stronger negotiating leverage. Knowing today's spot rate — shown above — before entering any shop is the single most important preparation for getting a fair price.
The base gold rate is identical across every licensed retailer in Dubai — all shops convert from the same international USD spot price at the fixed AED/USD rate of 3.67. What varies between shops is the Ujrah (making charge). This is why comparing making charges across 2–3 retailers before buying is worthwhile, especially for larger purchases.
Derived from LBMA/COMEX international spot feeds, updated every 60 seconds.
Converted to AED at the fixed AED/USD rate of 3.67.
No markup — same rate shown on gold souq price boards.
Price stored daily for trend analysis and 7-day chart.