Gold price today in UAE

All karat and bullion prices in Dirham

What is the gold price per gram today in the UAE?

The price of 21K gold per gram in the UAE today is approximately 447 AED, and 24K is approximately 511 AED. Prices are updated in real-time, excluding making charges and VAT.

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511.20
/ gram
-15.02 (-2.85%) Significant decrease
High today
511.25
Low today
511.18
Average
511.21
Global ounce 🌍
4,328.57$

A gram of 24K gold trades today in UAE at around 511.20 Dirham, down 2.85% from yesterday's close at 526.22 Dirham. This comes as the global troy ounce trades at 4,328.57 USD, equivalent to roughly 15,899 Dirham at the current exchange rate.

Last update: 9:58 PM in timezone Dubai

Gold prices today in UAE by carat

Carat Price
24 Karat Gold Price 511.20 Dirham
22 Karat Gold Price 468.60 Dirham
21 Karat Gold Price 447.30 Dirham
18 Karat Gold Price 383.40 Dirham

Gold prices in UAE start today at 511.20 Dirham per gram for 24 karat and step down to 383.40 Dirham for 18 karat — a spread of 127.80 Dirham per gram between the highest and lowest karats.

Over the last 7 days, the 24K average was 531.13 Dirham; today's price is 3.75% below that average.

24K traded between 525.15 Dirham on 28/05/2026 and 562.87 Dirham on 12/05/2026 over the last 30 days.

Gold prices today in UAE — buy and sell

The price of used gold sold today in UAE differs from the raw price depending on the transaction type. When selling used gold to shops in UAE, it is purchased at a price lower than the raw price with a discount ranging from 2.00–12.00 Dirham depending on the karat and condition, to cover testing, cleaning, and re-manufacturing costs. Use the Gold selling calculator to calculate your expected selling price accurately.

When buying new gold in UAE from shops, making charges are added to the raw price (covering craftsmanship, design, labor, factory profit, and overhead, ranging from 50.00–120.00 Dirham/gram depending on karat and design), in addition to VAT 5% for karats below 24. Use the Gold buying calculator to calculate the total buying cost.

Carat Sell used Buy new Tax 5%
24 Karat Bullion Exempt
22 Karat
21 Karat
18 Karat

Important notes

Sell used: Estimated price when selling your gold to shops (raw price − discount 2.00–12.00 Dirham depending on karat and condition)

Buy new: Total price = (raw price + making charges) + tax 5%

24 Karat: Exempt from value-added tax — See 24-carat gold bullion prices

Tax: Applied at 5% on total (raw price + making charges) for fabricated gold and jewelry (karats below 24)

Making charges vary by design and weight (50.00–120.00 Dirham/gram)

These are approximate prices and may vary between shops

What are making charges in gold?

Making charges are the additional cost added to the raw gold price for manufacturing and design, covering craftsmanship, labor, factory profit, and overhead.

Example: 21 Karat = raw price (447.30 Dirham) + making charges (50.00 Dirham) = 497.30 Dirham + tax 5% =

Value-added tax on gold

Investment metals (24 Karat and 22 Karat) Exempt from value-added tax, While jewelry is subject (21 Karat, 18 Karat) Tax 5% Calculated on Total price and making charges.

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Gold bullion prices today in UAE

Weight Carat Price
1 gram 24K 24K 572.54 Dirham
2.5 gram 24K 24K 1,278 Dirham
5 gram 24K 24K 2,735 Dirham
10 gram 24K 24K 5,368 Dirham
1/2 oz (15.55 gram) 24K 7,949 Dirham
20 gram 24K 24K 10,633 Dirham
1 oz (31.1 gram) 24K 15,898 Dirham
50 gram 24K 24K 26,327 Dirham
100 gram 24K 24K 52,653 Dirham
250 gram 24K 24K 131,633 Dirham
500 gram 24K 24K 263,267 Dirham
Kilo (1000 gram) 24K 521,422 Dirham

UAE offers 12 different bullion weights today, ranging from 1 gram at 572.54 Dirham up to 1000 gram at 521,421.56 Dirham.

Per-gram cost inside the largest bar (1000 gram) is roughly 521.42 Dirham, compared with 572.54 Dirham in the smallest bar (1 gram). The larger bar costs 8.93% less per gram than the smallest one.

The troy ounce (31.1 g) is priced today at 15,898.25 Dirham.

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Gold price movement summary: UAE

Gold price movement summary:

Today's raw 24-carat gold gram price reached , Decreased by -2.85% (- ). Current price is the lowest in the last 30 days. While the global ounce price is $4,328.57 USD.

Today's market summary

  • Today's volatility: ±0.01% — Low — relatively stable market
  • Compared with the 7-day average: Today's price is 3.75% below the 7-day average (-19.93) 7-day average: 531.13
  • Position within the last 30 days' range: Price sits in the lower half (-37%) of the monthly range Range: from 525.15 to 562.87

Affecting factors:

Local gold prices are affected by Global ounce price, Global inflation, US dollar movement. Chart: Chart, Gold selling calculator.

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Notice: Prices shown for informational purposes only. Verify prices with authorized gold shops.

Understanding gold price in the UAE market

The gold market in UAE is constantly evolving, with prices affected by many factors including the global gold price, currency exchange rates, and local supply and demand. ZahabPrice provides the most accurate gold prices, updated every minute for all karats and bullion weights.

Gold prices in UAE are affected by several key factors including the global ounce price, USD exchange rate against Dirham, global economic conditions, and local demand for jewelry and precious metal investment. Track the chart for price movements.

Track the evolution of gold prices over the last 7 days through the historical tables, which display all karat and bullion prices daily.

Frequently asked questions about gold price

When is the gold price updated?
The gold price on our site is automatically updated every minute from global markets.
What's the difference between bullion and jewelry?
Gold bullion is usually 24-carat (99.9% pure) and may be exempt from VAT. Jewelry contains making charges added to the raw gold price.
Is the gold price uniform throughout UAE?
There may be slight price variations between cities due to differences in supply and demand, operating costs, and profit margins at gold shops.
How is the gold price determined daily?
The local gold price is determined based on the global ounce price (London Fix) and the USD exchange rate against the local currency. Prices are updated every minute during market trading hours.
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What's the difference between buy and sell prices?
Sell price is what you sell to the trader for. Buy price is what you pay to buy from the trader. The difference covers the trader's commission.
Why is used gold sell price lower than raw price?
When selling used gold to a dealer, an amount (2–12 Dirham depending on karat) is deducted to cover testing, cleaning, and re-manufacturing costs, plus the dealer's margin. See the buy/sell table for details.
What are making charges in gold and why do they vary?
Making charges are the additional cost added to raw gold price for jewelry, covering craftsmanship, design, labor, factory profit, and overhead. They vary by karat and design (50–120 Dirham/gram). See the buy/sell table for full details.