Gold Rate Today in the UAE
AED 471.93
−0.71% todayvs. the previous close
Gold price today in the UAE: AED 471.93 per gram, AED 14,678.61 per troy ounce and AED 471,928.43 per kilogram. Gold is down 0.71% since the previous close. Prices are the international spot price converted at the latest daily exchange rate and update about every minute.
Gold price history in AED
Price per troy ounce in AED. −2.62% over 1Y.
Change over time, in AED and in US dollars
| Period | Price then (AED) | Change in AED | Change in USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 days | AED 15,648.71 | −6.20% | −6.20% |
| 6 months | AED 17,292.83 | −15.12% | −15.12% |
| 1 year | AED 15,073.41 | −2.62% | −2.62% |
| 5 years | AED 6,530.58 | +124.77% | +124.80% |
| 10 years | AED 4,661.08 | +214.92% | +214.95% |
| 20 years | — | — | — |
Each change is from the price on that date to the live price. A dash means the stored exchange-rate history does not reach back that far; the gap between the two columns is the effect of the AED exchange rate. Record high in AED: AED 19,928.49 per ounce, Jan 29, 2026.
Gold price by karat in AED
Jewellery-grade gold priced by karat fineness, per gram, troy ounce, kilogram, tola and pennyweight, in AED.
| Karat | Fineness | Troy ounce | Gram | Kilogram | Tola | Pennyweight (dwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 100.0% | AED 14,678.61 | AED 471.93 | AED 471,928 | AED 5,504.48 | AED 733.93 |
| 22K | 91.7% | AED 13,455.89 | AED 432.62 | AED 432,617 | AED 5,045.96 | AED 672.79 |
| 21K | 87.5% | AED 12,843.79 | AED 412.94 | AED 412,937 | AED 4,816.42 | AED 642.19 |
| 18K | 75.0% | AED 11,008.96 | AED 353.95 | AED 353,946 | AED 4,128.36 | AED 550.45 |
| 14K | 58.3% | AED 8,562.04 | AED 275.28 | AED 275,276 | AED 3,210.77 | AED 428.10 |
| 10K | 41.7% | AED 6,116.58 | AED 196.65 | AED 196,653 | AED 2,293.72 | AED 305.83 |
Spot price, not a shop price
Shop prices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are quoted per gram by karat and add making charges and, for jewellery, 5 percent VAT. Use the spot price here as the benchmark and ask any dealer what premium they add over it.
Gold in the UAE: what to know
Pegged to the dollar
The dirham is pegged to the US dollar at 3.6725, so the price in dirhams moves one for one with the dollar price of gold.
A global trading hub
Dubai is one of the world's main hubs for physical gold trading, and its gold souks quote prices per gram for 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K gold.
Making charges and VAT
Retail jewellery prices add a making charge on top of the gold value, and jewellery is subject to 5 percent VAT, while investment-grade gold bars and coins of 99 percent purity or more are zero-rated. Check current UAE rules.
General information, not tax or investment advice. Rules and rates change, so check current rules before you buy or sell.
Tools
Convert any weight or karat with the gold unit converter, work out what a past purchase would be worth in AED with the gold investment calculator, or value old jewellery with the gold scrap value calculator. The full table by karat is on the live gold price page.
Frequently asked questions
+How is the gold price in the UAE worked out?
It is the international spot price of gold in US dollars, converted into AED at the latest daily exchange rate, and then divided into grams, kilograms or other units using the troy ounce of 31.1035 grams. The figure at the top of the page updates about every minute while the market is open.
+Is this the price I will pay in a shop in the UAE?
No. It is the spot price, the wholesale benchmark. A jeweller or coin dealer adds a premium over spot for fabrication, dealing costs and profit, and tax may apply on top. Always compare a dealer's quote with the spot price shown here to see what premium you are being charged.
+Why does the gold price in AED move when the dollar price does not?
Gold is priced worldwide in US dollars, so the AED price is the dollar price times the exchange rate. If the AED strengthens against the dollar the local price falls even with gold unchanged, and if it weakens the local price rises. The history table on this page shows the local return next to the dollar return so the currency effect is visible.
Gold price in other countries
Live prices in each local currency, with history and local market notes.
