Gold Rate in Abu Dhabi Today: AED per Gram by Karat
The reference gold rate in Abu Dhabi on 2026-09-05 is AED 522.67 per gram for 24K and AED 479.25 per gram for 22K, identical to the Dubai rate because every UAE jeweller prices the metal from the same international spot price of $4,431.10 per ounce at the 3.6725 dirham peg. What changes between Abu Dhabi shops is the making charge, not the metal.
Abu Dhabi Gold Rate Table (2026-09-05)
The table lists the Abu Dhabi reference rate for the four retail purities sold at Madinat Zayed and in the city's malls, per gram, per 10 grams, and per tola, with the US dollar and Indian rupee equivalents at the exchange rates of 2026-09-05, so a board rate in any Abu Dhabi shop can be checked at a glance.
| Purity | Fineness | AED per gram | AED per 10 g | AED per tola | USD per gram | INR per gram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 999 | 522.67 | 5,227 | 6,096 | 142.32 | 13,452 |
| 22K | 916 | 479.25 | 4,793 | 5,590 | 130.50 | 12,334 |
| 21K | 875 | 457.80 | 4,578 | 5,340 | 124.66 | 11,782 |
| 18K | 750 | 392.40 | 3,924 | 4,577 | 106.85 | 10,099 |
Metal value only. Jewellery adds a making charge and 5% VAT. The Dubai Jewellery Group publishes the suggested retail rate used as the benchmark across the UAE.
Why the Abu Dhabi Rate Equals the Dubai Rate
Every gold shop in the UAE displays the international market rate per gram on its board, a figure that Gulf News describes as fixed across the UAE on any given day, and the Dubai Jewellery Group's suggested retail prices serve as the benchmark that jewellers and consumers in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and the northern emirates use, and the Dubai rate page carries the same figure by karat. The metal component of a price therefore does not vary by emirate; the making charge does, piece by piece and shop by shop, and Gulf News reports that shoppers who bargain aim for 20 to 30% off that charge. Claims that Abu Dhabi making charges run lower than Dubai's appear only on aggregator sites and are not confirmed by press or official sources, so a buyer should compare quotes rather than assume a city discount; the Deira Gold Souk guide covers the market most Abu Dhabi buyers compare against.
Madinat Zayed Gold Centre and Other Places to Buy
Abu Dhabi's gold retail concentrates in one dedicated building and a handful of mall clusters, each quoting the same board rate, and the table sets out where they are and when they open according to the operators' own pages and 2025 listings.
| Location | Where | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madinat Zayed Gold Centre | Sultan Bin Zayed the First Street, Al Danah, next to Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre | Daily 9:00 to 22:30 (Gold Centre); mall Mon to Thu 9:00 to 23:00, Fri to Sun 9:00 to 24:00 | Separate building for gold, diamonds, and pearls; managed by LuLu Group International; dozens of jewellers in one place |
| Hamdan Street and Hamdan Centre | Al Danah, central Abu Dhabi | Shop hours, typically 10:00 to 22:30 | Kalyan, Jawhara, Carcassonne and other chains |
| Al Wahda Mall | Hazza Bin Zayed Street | Mall hours | Malabar, Jawhara |
| Marina Mall | Breakwater, Corniche end | Mall hours | Damas, Jawhara |
| Yas Mall | Yas Island | Mall hours | Pure Gold |
Sources: Visit Abu Dhabi, madinatzayed-mall.com, Bayut and Property Finder store listings (2025). Hours change on public holidays and in Ramadan; check before travelling.
Gold Price Chart: One Year of the 22K Rate in AED per Gram
The chart converts one year of daily gold futures closes into the 22K rate in AED per gram, the purity most Abu Dhabi jewellery buyers ask about, at the fixed 3.6725 peg, so the line applies to Abu Dhabi exactly as it does to Dubai, with the high, low, and one-year change in the caption.
Abu Dhabi Shop Price Calculator
The calculator prices a 22K piece the way an Abu Dhabi jeweller's receipt must show it: weight times the day's metal rate, plus the making charge per gram that is open to negotiation, plus 5% VAT on the invoice, so a quote at Madinat Zayed or in a mall can be checked line by line.
Tax, Refunds, and Demand in Abu Dhabi
VAT is federal, so Abu Dhabi applies the same rules as Dubai: 5% on jewellery including the making charge, a zero rate on investment gold of 99% purity or higher, and the tourist refund scheme run by Planet for the Federal Tax Authority, which requires a minimum AED 250 purchase, export within 90 days, and validation at the airport, with 13% of the VAT plus AED 3.60 per tag deducted as a fee. Demand for jewellery across the UAE fell 15% to 29.4 tonnes in 2025 as prices hit records, while bar and coin demand rose 24% to 14.8 tonnes, according to the World Gold Council figures reported by Khaleej Times in January 2026; no emirate-level split is published; the investing guide covers the bar, digital, and ETF routes behind that shift.
Abu Dhabi Gold Rate FAQ
What is the gold rate in Abu Dhabi today?
The reference gold rate in Abu Dhabi on 2026-09-05 is AED 522.67 per gram for 24K, AED 479.25 for 22K, AED 457.80 for 21K, and AED 392.40 for 18K, the same metal rate as Dubai because both follow the international spot price of $4,431.10 per ounce at the 3.6725 dirham peg.
Is gold cheaper in Abu Dhabi than in Dubai?
The metal rate is the same: every UAE shop displays the international market rate per gram, and the Dubai Jewellery Group's suggested retail price is used as the benchmark across the emirates. Any difference between an Abu Dhabi and a Dubai shop is in the making charge on a specific piece, which is negotiable in both cities. Claims of systematically lower making charges in Abu Dhabi come from aggregator sites and are not confirmed by press or official sources.
Where is the gold souk in Abu Dhabi?
The Madinat Zayed Gold Centre is the main gold market in Abu Dhabi: a dedicated building next to Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre on Sultan Bin Zayed the First Street in Al Danah, managed by LuLu Group International. The Gold Centre opens daily from 9:00 to 22:30 according to the mall's website, and Visit Abu Dhabi describes it as a separate adjacent building selling gold, diamonds, and pearls.
Which other areas of Abu Dhabi sell gold?
Hamdan Street and the Hamdan Centre host branches of Kalyan, Jawhara, and other chains; Al Wahda Mall has Malabar and Jawhara; Marina Mall has Damas and Jawhara; and Yas Mall has Pure Gold, according to Bayut and Property Finder listings from 2025. Mall branches keep mall hours and quote the same board rate as Madinat Zayed.
Does the 5% VAT and tourist refund apply in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. VAT is a federal tax administered by the Federal Tax Authority, so the 5% on jewellery, the zero rate on investment gold of 99% purity or higher, and the tourist refund scheme operated by Planet apply identically in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. Refunds are validated at exit points across the UAE, including Abu Dhabi International Airport.
How do I get to Madinat Zayed Gold Centre by bus?
The stop named Sultan Bin Zayed St / Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre is served by a long list of Abu Dhabi city routes according to Moovit; the official timetables are on the Integrated Transport Centre site. Taxis from the Corniche or the main bus station reach the centre in a few minutes.
Related Gold Pages
The karat pages, the Sharjah page, and the buying guides use the same daily data as this page, so the figures agree across the site on any given day.