Looking for today’s gold rate in UAE? This page shows the live gold price in UAE for every carat — 24, 22, 21, 18 and 14 — in UAE dirhams (AED) and US dollars, per gram, per ounce and per tola. The prices follow the international spot gold price and update automatically, so the gold price in UAE you see here is always current.
Gold price today in United Arab Emirates — 22 carat (the most traded)
452.30 AED / per gram
Gold ounce: 15,347.01 AED • 24 carat per gram: 493.42 AED • 18 carat per gram: 370.06 AED ▲ +0.31% today
Last updated: Monday, October 19, 2026 - 12:30 pm (Dubai time)
Today's gold rate in United Arab Emirates per gram
| Carat | Price per gram (AED) | Price per gram (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Carat | 493.42 | 134.35 |
| 22 Carat | 452.30 | 123.16 |
| 21 Carat | 431.74 | 117.56 |
| 18 Carat | 370.06 | 100.77 |
| 14 Carat | 287.83 | 78.37 |
| Gold Ounce | 15,347.01 | 4,178.90 |
Gold price per tola (1 tola = 11.6638 grams)
| Carat | Price per tola (AED) |
|---|---|
| 24 Carat | 5,755.13 |
| 22 Carat | 5,275.53 |
| 21 Carat | 5,035.74 |
Gold bullion bar prices today (24 carat)
| Bar weight | Price (AED) |
|---|---|
| 1 grams | 493.42 |
| 5 grams | 2,467.09 |
| 10 grams | 4,934.18 |
| 20 grams | 9,868.36 |
| 50 grams | 24,670.89 |
| 100 grams | 49,341.78 |
| 250 grams | 123,354.46 |
| 500 grams | 246,708.91 |
| 1 Kilogram | 493,417.83 |
Silver price today in United Arab Emirates
| Unit | Price (AED) |
|---|---|
| Silver gram | 6.81 |
| Silver ounce | 211.70 |
| Silver kilogram | 6,806.24 |
Prices are indicative, based on the international spot gold price and updated automatically. Shop prices may differ slightly due to making charges and tax.
Most of the UAE’s gold trade happens in Dubai — the famous “City of Gold”. For rates with a Dubai focus, including the official Dubai retail rate explained and Dubai prices converted into Indian rupees, see: Gold Price in Dubai
Prefer Arabic? See the full Arabic version of this page: سعر الذهب اليوم في الإمارات
How the gold rate in UAE is calculated
The gold price in UAE is not set by local shops — it comes from the world market. The international price of one troy ounce of gold (31.1035 grams) in US dollars is divided by 31.1035 to get the price of one gram of pure 24 carat gold, multiplied by the carat ratio (for example 22/24 for 22 carat), and converted at the fixed rate of 1 USD = 3.6725 AED. Because the UAE dirham is pegged to the US dollar, the gold rate in UAE moves only when the world gold price moves — there is no local currency effect. Jewellery shops add making charges on top of the gold value, plus 5% VAT charged on the full invoice value (gold plus making charges). Investment-grade gold bars of 99% purity or higher are zero-rated for VAT in the UAE.
22 carat gold and the tola — a short guide for expats
Many expats in the UAE — especially from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh — buy 22 carat (916) gold jewellery, the standard back home, while 21 carat is common among Arab buyers and 24 carat is bought as bars and coins for investment. Prices at home are often quoted per tola, and one tola equals exactly 11.6638 grams, so the per-tola table above converts today’s UAE rate into the unit you are used to. A detailed guide with Dubai prices in Indian rupees is on our Dubai page, linked above.
A note on Dubai’s official rate
Dubai’s gold trade also publishes a recommended retail rate through the Dubai Jewellery Group, and shop boards in Dubai usually follow it. That official rate is updated during the day and can differ slightly from the spot-based prices on this page, which are calculated directly from the international market and refresh automatically. Both follow the same world price — our Dubai page explains the difference in detail.
A quick example at sample rates: 10 grams of 22 carat jewellery at 432.94 AED per gram comes to 4,329.40 AED in gold value. Add example making charges of 25 AED per gram (250 AED — actual charges vary by shop and design) and 5% VAT on the full amount (228.97 AED), and the total is 4,808.37 AED. Use the live tables above to repeat this with today’s actual gold rate in UAE.
More UAE gold pages in English: 22K gold price in the UAE · 24K gold price in the UAE · 18K gold price in the UAE · Silver price in the UAE · Gold ounce price in the UAE · AED to INR converter
UAE gold price by city: Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah · Ajman · Fujairah · Ras Al Khaimah
Frequently asked questions
What is the gold price in UAE today?
Today’s gold price in UAE is shown at the top of this page and updates automatically: the answer block lists the current price per gram for 24, 22, 21 and 18 carat gold in UAE dirhams, plus the price of one gold ounce. Gold trades around the clock on world markets, so the rate can change several times a day.
What is today’s gold rate per gram in the UAE?
The per-gram table above shows today’s gold rate in UAE for every carat in both AED and USD. As a guide: 24 carat is pure gold (999), used for bars and coins; 22 carat is the favourite of South Asian expats; 21 carat is common among Arab buyers in the Emirates; and 18 carat is used for diamond and gemstone jewellery.
How much is 1 tola of gold in the UAE?
One tola equals 11.6638 grams. The per-tola table on this page shows the live price of 1 tola for 24, 22 and 21 carat gold in UAE dirhams — simply multiply the per-gram rate by 11.6638. Tola prices move with the world gold price, exactly like the gram prices.
Why does the gold rate in UAE change every day?
Because the world spot price of gold changes continuously as markets trade, and the UAE rate is calculated directly from it. The exchange rate plays no part: the dirham is fixed at 3.6725 per US dollar, so when gold rises or falls worldwide, the gold price in UAE rises or falls by the same percentage.
Do the prices on this page include VAT and making charges?
No — the prices shown are the raw gold value based on the world spot price. When you buy jewellery in the UAE, the shop adds making charges, and the 5% VAT is charged on the full invoice value (gold value plus making charges). Investment-grade gold bars of 99% purity or more are zero-rated for VAT, so they carry no VAT at purchase.