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 458 AED, and 24K is approximately 523 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 | 523.13 Dirham |
| 22 Karat Gold Price | 479.54 Dirham |
| 21 Karat Gold Price | 457.74 Dirham |
| 18 Karat Gold Price | 392.35 Dirham |
Gold prices in UAE start today at 523.13 Dirham per gram for 24 karat and step down to 392.35 Dirham for 18 karat — a spread of 130.78 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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Thursday
03/09
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528.44 Dirham | 484.40 Dirham | 462.38 Dirham | 396.33 Dirham |
+2.1%
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Wednesday
02/09
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517.76 Dirham | 474.61 Dirham | 453.04 Dirham | 388.32 Dirham |
-1.6%
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Tuesday
01/09
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526.15 Dirham | 482.31 Dirham | 460.38 Dirham | 394.62 Dirham |
-0.1%
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Monday
31/08
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526.63 Dirham | 482.74 Dirham | 460.80 Dirham | 394.97 Dirham |
+0.1%
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Sunday
30/08
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526.15 Dirham | 482.31 Dirham | 460.38 Dirham | 394.61 Dirham |
+0.0%
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Saturday
29/08
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526.11 Dirham | 482.27 Dirham | 460.35 Dirham | 394.58 Dirham |
-3.2%
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Friday
28/08
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543.33 Dirham | 498.06 Dirham | 475.42 Dirham | 407.50 Dirham |
-0.3%
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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
See the evolution of karat prices over the last month
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 (457.74 Dirham) + making charges (50.00 Dirham) = 507.74 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 | 585.91 Dirham |
| 2.5 gram | 24K | 1,308 Dirham |
| 5 gram | 24K | 2,799 Dirham |
| 10 gram | 24K | 5,493 Dirham |
| 1/2 oz (15.55 gram) | 24K | 8,135 Dirham |
| 20 gram | 24K | 10,881 Dirham |
| 1 oz (31.1 gram) | 24K | 16,269 Dirham |
| 50 gram | 24K | 26,941 Dirham |
| 100 gram | 24K | 53,883 Dirham |
| 250 gram | 24K | 134,707 Dirham |
| 500 gram | 24K | 269,414 Dirham |
| Kilo (1000 gram) | 24K | 533,598 Dirham |
UAE offers 12 different bullion weights today, ranging from 1 gram at 585.91 Dirham up to 1000 gram at 533,597.58 Dirham.
Per-gram cost inside the largest bar (1000 gram) is roughly 533.60 Dirham, compared with 585.91 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 16,269.49 Dirham.
Full details and analysis for all bullion weights
Gold price movement summary: UAE
Gold price movement summary:
A gram of 24K gold trades today in UAE at around 523.13 Dirham, down 1.00% from yesterday's close at 528.43 Dirham. This comes as the global troy ounce trades at 4,429.91 USD, equivalent to roughly 16,271 Dirham at the current exchange rate. Lowest price in 30 days: on 05/08/2026 (Difference: ).
Today's market summary
- Today's volatility: ±0.01% — Low — relatively stable market
- Compared with the 7-day average: Today's price is 0.88% below the 7-day average (-4.67) 7-day average: 527.80
- Position within the last 30 days' range: Price sits near the middle (59%) of the monthly range Range: from 480.94 to 553.06
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Notice: Prices shown for informational purposes only. Verify prices with authorized gold shops.