22K is the UAE’s favourite jewellery karat: pure enough to hold its value, hard enough to wear every day. This page tracks the 22 carat gold rate in the UAE live — per gram, per 10 grams and per tola — calculated from the international spot price, with the other karats alongside for comparison.
Today's 22K gold price in the UAE: 452.30 AED per gram (123.16 USD), and the price of one ounce of gold is 15,347.01 AED. ▲ +0.31% today
Last updated: الإثنين, 19 أكتوبر 2026 - 12:30 م (Dubai time)
22K gold price today by weight
| Weight | Price (AED) |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | 452.30 |
| 5 grams | 2,261.50 |
| 8 grams | 3,618.40 |
| 10 grams | 4,523.00 |
| 1 tola (11.6638 g) | 5,275.53 |
| 20 grams | 9,045.99 |
| 50 grams | 22,614.98 |
| 100 grams | 45,229.97 |
Other karats today in the UAE (per gram)
| Karat | Price per gram (AED) |
|---|---|
| 24K | 493.42 |
| 21K | 431.74 |
| 18K | 370.06 |
The 22K price is calculated from the 24K price x (22 / 24); its purity is 917 per mille. Prices are indicative, based on the international spot price, and exclude making charges and VAT.
What 22K means — and why the UAE buys it
22K gold is 917 parts per thousand pure gold (91.7%), alloyed with small amounts of harder metals so rings, bangles and chains can survive daily wear. Pure 24K is too soft for most jewellery, while 22K keeps almost all of the value — which is why it dominates the showcases of the Dubai Gold Souk (see the Dubai gold price) and jewellers across the Emirates. A quick cross-check any time: the 22K price is always the 24K price × 22/24.
The Dubai official rate vs the rate on this page
Dubai’s jewellery trade publishes a recommended retail rate for each karat, the figure you will see displayed in shop windows. That official rate is a retail reference built on the same international price; the rate on this page is calculated directly from the live international spot price, so small differences between the two are normal. When you buy, the shop starts from its displayed rate and adds the making charge — and the making charge is where shops genuinely compete. UAE VAT of 5% is then added on retail jewellery purchases.
Before you buy 22K jewellery
Ask for the making charge per gram in writing, compare it across two or three shops on the same design, and make sure the invoice separates weight, karat, making charge and VAT. If you are converting your budget from rupees, the AED to INR converter shows this same 22K price in rupees per gram and per tola. The Arabic version of this page is here: سعر الذهب عيار 22 في الإمارات.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 22K gold price in the UAE today per gram?
The live 22K rate per gram is in the answer block at the top of this page, calculated from the international spot price and updated with the market. The table below it also gives 5, 8, 10 and 100 grams and one tola.
How much is 10 grams of 22K gold in the UAE?
Multiply the per-gram 22K price by ten — the weight table on this page lists 10 grams directly, alongside the other common weights.
What is the difference between 22K and 21K gold?
22K is 91.7% pure gold; 21K is 87.5%. 22K is slightly more valuable per gram and is the standard jewellery karat in the UAE and India, while 21K is more common in Saudi Arabia and the Levant.
Does the 22K price include making charges and VAT?
No. The prices here are for the gold itself, based on the international spot price. Shops add a making charge per gram, and 5% UAE VAT applies to retail jewellery purchases.
Is 22K gold a good buy?
For jewellery you intend to wear, 22K is the UAE’s standard balance of purity and durability. For pure investment, 24K bars and coins usually carry lower total premiums.