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 432 AED, and 24K is approximately 494 AED. Prices are updated in real-time, excluding making charges and VAT.
Gold prices today in UAE by carat
| Carat | Price |
|---|---|
| 24 Karat Gold Price | 494.00 Dirham |
| 22 Karat Gold Price | 452.83 Dirham |
| 21 Karat Gold Price | 432.25 Dirham |
| 18 Karat Gold Price | 370.50 Dirham |
Gold prices in UAE start today at 494.00 Dirham per gram for 24 karat and step down to 370.50 Dirham for 18 karat — a spread of 123.50 Dirham per gram between the highest and lowest karats.
Gold prices by karat over last 7 days UAE
| Date |
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Change % |
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Monday
12/10
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492.32 Dirham | 451.29 Dirham | 430.78 Dirham | 369.24 Dirham |
-0.4%
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Sunday
11/10
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494.36 Dirham | 453.16 Dirham | 432.56 Dirham | 370.77 Dirham |
-0.2%
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Saturday
10/10
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495.31 Dirham | 454.04 Dirham | 433.40 Dirham | 371.49 Dirham |
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0%
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Friday
09/10
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495.32 Dirham | 454.04 Dirham | 433.40 Dirham | 371.49 Dirham |
+1.4%
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Thursday
08/10
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488.64 Dirham | 447.92 Dirham | 427.56 Dirham | 366.48 Dirham |
+0.8%
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Wednesday
07/10
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484.87 Dirham | 444.46 Dirham | 424.26 Dirham | 363.65 Dirham |
-1.4%
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Tuesday
06/10
|
491.61 Dirham | 450.64 Dirham | 430.16 Dirham | 368.71 Dirham |
+0.5%
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Gold carat explanation:
- 24 Karat — Purest gold : 99.9% purity — for investment and bullion
- 22 Karat — For luxury jewelry : 91.6% purity
- 21 Karat — Most common : 87.5% purity
- 18 Karat — For daily use : 75% purity and modern designs
Tip: The higher the carat, the higher the price and purity
Data order: Prices ordered from newest (yesterday) to oldest
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 24-carat gold bullion prices | 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: See 24-carat gold bullion prices
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 (432.25 Dirham) + making charges (50.00 Dirham) = 482.25 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.
Gold price chart in UAE
Gold bullion prices today in UAE
| Weight | Carat | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | 24K | 553.28 Dirham |
| 2.5 gram | 24K | 1,235 Dirham |
| 5 gram | 24K | 2,643 Dirham |
| 10 gram | 24K | 5,187 Dirham |
| 1/2 oz (15.55 gram) | 24K | 7,682 Dirham |
| 20 gram | 24K | 10,275 Dirham |
| 1 oz (31.1 gram) | 24K | 15,363 Dirham |
| 50 gram | 24K | 25,441 Dirham |
| 100 gram | 24K | 50,882 Dirham |
| 250 gram | 24K | 127,205 Dirham |
| 500 gram | 24K | 254,409 Dirham |
| Kilo (1000 gram) | 24K | 503,879 Dirham |
UAE offers 12 different bullion weights today, ranging from 1 gram at 553.28 Dirham up to 1000 gram at 503,878.54 Dirham.
Per-gram cost inside the largest bar (1000 gram) is roughly 503.88 Dirham, compared with 553.28 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 15,363.36 Dirham.
Gold price movement summary: UAE
Gold price movement summary:
A gram of 24K gold trades today in UAE at around 494.00 Dirham, up 0.34% from yesterday's close at 492.32 Dirham. This comes as the global troy ounce trades at 4,183.53 USD, equivalent to roughly 15,365 Dirham at the current exchange rate. Highest price in 30 days: on 18/09/2026 (Difference: ).
Today's market summary
- Today's volatility: ±1.15% — Moderate — normal movement
- Compared with the 7-day average: Today's price is 0.45% above the 7-day average (+2.23) 7-day average: 491.77
- Position within the last 30 days' range: Price sits in the lower half (28%) of the monthly range Range: from 484.87 to 517.07
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Notice: Prices shown for informational purposes only. Verify prices with authorized gold shops.