Sharjah is the UAE’s cultural capital and one of its oldest trading cities — and its gold shoppers follow exactly the same price as everyone else in the Emirates. There is one UAE-wide gold price, driven by the international market: a gram of gold costs the same in Sharjah as in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. What differs between shops is only the making charge. The live table below is that shared price, updated with the market.
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.
One price for the whole Emirates
Gold in the UAE is priced from the international spot price, converted into dirhams at the fixed dollar rate (1 USD = 3.6725 AED). Because the basis is identical everywhere, Sharjah’s jewellers start from the same gram price as Dubai’s — your comparison between shops should always be about the making charge per gram and the final invoice total, never about which emirate you are standing in.
Where to buy gold in Sharjah
The best-known destination is the Central Souk (the Blue Souk), whose ground floor hosts rows of gold and jewellery shops — convenient for comparing making charges side by side. Gold shops also cluster in the Rolla area and around the older commercial districts, and the city’s malls host branches of the big UAE chains. Ask for an itemised invoice showing weight, karat, making charge and VAT separately, wherever you buy.
Which karat do Sharjah buyers choose?
As across the Emirates, 22K leads for jewellery, with 21K and 18K also common, and 24K bought as bars and coins for investment. See the 22K gold price in the UAE, the full UAE gold price, and the neighbouring Dubai gold price.
Frequently asked questions
Is the gold price in Sharjah different from Dubai?
No. There is one gold price for the whole UAE, based on the international market. Only the making charge differs between shops.
What is the gold price in Sharjah today?
The live price per gram for every karat is in the table at the top of this page and updates with the international market. 22K is the most commonly bought karat for jewellery in Sharjah.
Where is the best place to buy gold in Sharjah?
The Central Souk (Blue Souk) concentrates many gold shops in one place, which makes comparing making charges easy. Rolla-area shops and mall branches of the big chains are the other main options.
Is gold cheaper in Sharjah than in Dubai?
The gold itself is the same price in both cities. The total can differ only through the making charge, so comparing two or three shops on the same piece is the reliable way to save.
How much VAT is added when buying gold jewellery in Sharjah?
UAE VAT is 5% on the full invoice value of retail jewellery. Investment-grade gold bars that meet the UAE’s conditions are zero-rated. Your invoice should show the VAT clearly.