Thousands of people move between Saudi Arabia and the Emirates for work, family and shopping — and gold is often on the list. This page converts dirhams to Saudi riyals live, and restates the UAE gold price in riyals, per gram and per tola, so you can compare the two markets honestly.
1 AED = 1.0211 SAR today, so 1 gram of 24K gold in the UAE (492.49 AED) is worth 502.88 SAR, and 1 gram of 22K is worth 460.97 SAR.
Exchange rate date: 18 أكتوبر 2026 (updated daily). Gold prices update with the international market.
AED to SAR converter
Type in either box — the other updates instantly at today's rate (1 AED = 1.0211 SAR).
AED to Saudi Riyal — common amounts
| AED | SAR |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.02 |
| 10 | 10.21 |
| 50 | 51.06 |
| 100 | 102.11 |
| 500 | 510.55 |
| 1,000 | 1,021.10 |
| 5,000 | 5,105.51 |
| 10,000 | 10,211.03 |
Gold price in Saudi Riyals today
| Item | Price (SAR) |
|---|---|
| 1 gram — 24K | 502.88 |
| 1 gram — 22K | 460.97 |
| 1 gram — 21K | 440.02 |
| 1 gram — 18K | 377.16 |
| 10 grams — 22K | 4,609.71 |
| 1 tola (11.6638 g) — 24K | 5,865.47 |
| 1 tola (11.6638 g) — 22K | 5,376.68 |
| 1 ounce — 24K | 15,641.25 |
The AED/SAR rate is an indicative international market rate; banks and exchange houses apply their own margins and fees. Gold values are based on the international spot price and exclude making charges and taxes.
Two pegged currencies, one gold price
Both currencies are fixed to the US dollar (AED at 3.6725, SAR at 3.75 per dollar), so 1 AED is always about 1.0211 SAR — the rate barely moves, by design. And because both countries price gold from the same world market, a gram of 24K costs the same in riyals whether you read it on this page or on the Saudi gold price: at a sample world price, 472.29 dirhams per gram is about 482.26 riyals. Where the two markets genuinely differ is making charges and VAT (5% in the UAE, 15% in Saudi Arabia, each on the full invoice for jewellery) — compare totals, not gram prices.
Other currencies
Converting from rupees? See the AED to INR converter. Gold in euros: the AED to EUR converter. Gold in dollars: the AED to USD converter. The Saudi side in Arabic: سعر الذهب في السعودية.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 AED in Saudi riyals today?
About 1.0211 riyals. Both currencies are pegged to the US dollar, so the AED/SAR rate is effectively fixed; the converter above shows the current figure.
How much is 1 gram of gold in Saudi riyals?
The UAE gram price in dirhams multiplied by about 1.0211 — the live table above lists every karat in riyals directly.
Is gold cheaper in the UAE or in Saudi Arabia?
The gold itself is the same world price in both. Totals differ through making charges and VAT: 5% in the UAE versus 15% in Saudi Arabia on jewellery invoices. Investment bars of 99% purity or more are zero-rated in both countries.
Can I pay for gold in Dubai with Saudi riyals?
Most shops settle in dirhams; some tourist-area shops accept riyals at their own conversion margin. Converting at a bank or exchange house first usually gives the better rate.
Is this the rate I will get at an exchange house?
Very close to it — because both currencies are dollar-pegged, exchange houses convert AED/SAR near the fixed cross-rate, minus a small margin or fee.