Millions of Indians live and work in the UAE, and for them the gold price only becomes real when it is in rupees: what is this bracelet in INR? How much gold can this month’s savings buy back home? This page does both conversions live — dirhams to rupees, and the UAE gold price itself in Indian rupees, per gram and per tola.
1 AED = 25.7903 INR today, so 1 gram of 24K gold in the UAE (491.91 AED) is worth 12,686.43 INR, and 1 gram of 22K is worth 11,629.22 INR.
Exchange rate date: 16 أكتوبر 2026 (updated daily). Gold prices update with the international market.
AED to INR converter
Type in either box — the other updates instantly at today's rate (1 AED = 25.7903 INR).
AED to Indian Rupee — common amounts
| AED | INR |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25.79 |
| 10 | 257.90 |
| 50 | 1,289.52 |
| 100 | 2,579.03 |
| 500 | 12,895.16 |
| 1,000 | 25,790.32 |
| 5,000 | 128,951.60 |
| 10,000 | 257,903.21 |
Gold price in Indian Rupees today
| Item | Price (INR) |
|---|---|
| 1 gram — 24K | 12,686.43 |
| 1 gram — 22K | 11,629.22 |
| 1 gram — 21K | 11,100.62 |
| 1 gram — 18K | 9,514.82 |
| 10 grams — 22K | 116,292.24 |
| 1 tola (11.6638 g) — 24K | 147,971.94 |
| 1 tola (11.6638 g) — 22K | 135,640.95 |
| 1 ounce — 24K | 394,591.97 |
The AED/INR 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.
How to convert a gold price from dirhams to rupees
The method is one multiplication: the price in rupees = the price in dirhams × the AED/INR exchange rate. Worked example at a recent rate of about 26.30 rupees per dirham: a gram of 24K gold priced at 472.29 dirhams is 472.29 × 26.30 = 12,421.56 rupees. The tool above always uses the latest daily rate, so its numbers move with both the gold market and the currency market.
Why the same gold costs more in India
When you compare these rupee prices with prices in India, expect India to be higher: gold sold in India carries import duty and GST on top of the international price, while UAE gold is priced close to the international spot level. That gap is exactly why so many residents buy gold in the Emirates — at the Dubai gold price or the UAE gold price — before travelling home. Always check your airline and customs allowances for carrying gold into India.
Tola, grams and the way gold is weighed
In the Gulf, gold is priced per gram; in India, the tola (11.6638 grams) is still a common unit, and jewellery is often discussed in 10-gram terms. The table above therefore shows both: per-gram prices for every karat, 10 grams of 22K, and a full tola of 24K and 22K — the numbers Indian buyers in the UAE actually ask for. For the most popular jewellery karat, see the 22K gold price in the UAE.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1 AED in Indian rupees today?
The latest daily rate is shown at the top of this page and inside the converter — recently around 26.30 rupees per dirham. The rate updates once a day with the international currency market.
How much is 1 gram of gold in rupees today?
Multiply the gram price in dirhams by the AED/INR rate. The live table above does it for you for 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K — at a rate of 26.30, a gram of 24K worth 472.29 dirhams equals about 12,421.56 rupees.
How much is one tola of gold in INR?
One tola is 11.6638 grams. The table above shows a tola of 24K and 22K in rupees at today’s rate and gold price.
Is this the rate I will get at an exchange house?
No. This is the indicative international market rate. Exchange houses and banks apply their own margins and fees, so the rate you are offered will be slightly lower — compare two or three exchange houses for large amounts.
Why is gold cheaper in the UAE than in India?
UAE gold follows the international spot price closely, while gold in India also carries import duty and GST. That tax gap, not the gold itself, explains most of the price difference.