24K is pure gold — 999 fine — and the karat of bars, coins and serious saving. This page tracks the 24 carat gold rate in the UAE live: per gram, per 10 grams, per tola and per ounce, calculated from the international spot price, with the jewellery karats alongside for comparison.
Today's 24K gold price in the UAE: 494.08 AED per gram (134.53 USD), and the price of one ounce of gold is 15,367.58 AED. ▲ +0.31% today
Last updated: الجمعة, 16 أكتوبر 2026 - 8:06 ص (Dubai time)
24K gold price today by weight
| Weight | Price (AED) |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | 494.08 |
| 5 grams | 2,470.40 |
| 8 grams | 3,952.63 |
| 10 grams | 4,940.79 |
| 1 tola (11.6638 g) | 5,762.84 |
| 20 grams | 9,881.58 |
| 50 grams | 24,703.95 |
| 100 grams | 49,407.90 |
Other karats today in the UAE (per gram)
| Karat | Price per gram (AED) |
|---|---|
| 22K | 452.91 |
| 21K | 432.32 |
| 18K | 370.56 |
The 24K price is calculated from the 24K price x (24 / 24); its purity is 1000 per mille. Prices are indicative, based on the international spot price, and exclude making charges and VAT.
Why investors buy 24K, not jewellery karats
Every dirham you pay for 24K is gold value: at 99.9% purity there is almost no alloy, and bars and coins carry far lower premiums than finished jewellery. That is why long-term savers in the Emirates buy 24K bars (from 1 gram up to 1 kilo) and coins, while jewellery buyers choose 22K (see the 22K gold price in the UAE) because pure gold is too soft to wear daily. A quick identity to remember: the 24K gram price is the ounce price divided by 31.1035.
VAT on 24K gold in the UAE — the zero-rated advantage
Investment-grade gold — bars and coins of 99% purity or more that meet the UAE’s conditions — is zero-rated for VAT, so qualifying 24K bars carry no VAT at purchase. Jewellery is different: retail jewellery bears 5% VAT on the full invoice value. If a dealer tries to add VAT to a qualifying investment bar, ask which rule he is applying — and keep the invoice, which should show the purity and the VAT treatment clearly.
Buying 24K in the Emirates
Buy bars from established dealers and bullion desks — the Dubai Gold Souk area (see the Dubai gold price) and major bank and exchange-house bullion counters are the usual routes. Prefer sealed, assay-certified bars from recognised refiners, check the premium over the live gram price before paying (small bars carry higher premiums per gram than large ones), and store the certificate with the bar: it makes resale faster and better priced. The Arabic version of this page: سعر الذهب عيار 24 في الإمارات.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 24K gold price in the UAE today per gram?
The live 24K rate per gram is in the answer block at the top of this page, calculated from the international spot price. The weight table also gives 5, 8, 10 and 100 grams, one tola and the ounce.
What is the difference between 24K and 22K gold?
24K is 99.9% pure gold; 22K is 91.7%, alloyed for hardness. 24K suits bars, coins and investment; 22K is the standard for jewellery that is worn every day.
Is there VAT on 24K gold bars in the UAE?
Investment-grade bars of 99% purity or more that meet the UAE’s conditions are zero-rated, so no VAT is added at purchase. Jewellery, by contrast, bears 5% VAT on the full invoice value.
Is 24K gold good for jewellery?
Generally no — pure gold is soft and bends or scratches easily. For pieces you will wear, 22K or 21K keeps its shape far better while holding most of the value.
How much is one tola of 24K gold in the UAE?
One tola is 11.6638 grams; the weight table on this page lists the tola price directly at today’s live rate.