Gold Rate in Dubai Today: AED per Gram by Karat
The reference gold rate in Dubai on 2026-08-30 is AED 525.66 per gram for 24K and AED 481.98 per gram for 22K, derived from the international spot price of $4,456.40 per troy ounce at the pegged exchange rate of 3.6725 AED per US dollar. Dubai jewellery shops quote this metal rate plus a making charge per item.
Dubai Gold Rate Table (2026-08-30)
The table lists today's reference gold rate in Dubai for the four retail purities, 24K (999 fine), 22K (916), 21K (875), and 18K (750), in both AED and US dollars per gram, computed from the international spot price at the 3.6725 peg.
| Purity | Fineness | AED per gram | USD per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 999 | 525.66 | 143.13 |
| 22K | 916 | 481.98 | 131.24 |
| 21K | 875 | 460.41 | 125.37 |
| 18K | 750 | 394.64 | 107.46 |
Computed 2026-08-30 from the gold-api.com spot price. One tola (11.6638 g) of 24K gold = AED 6,131.16. Silver reference rate: AED 7.85 per gram.
Gold Value Calculator: What Is Your Gold Worth Today?
The calculator values any weight of gold (grams, tola at 11.6638 g, or troy ounces at 31.1035 g) in 24K, 22K, 21K, or 18K purity at today's Dubai reference rate, in AED, US dollars, and euros. The result is the metal value; a shop's buy-back offer is typically this figure for the gold content, and a selling price adds the making charge.
Gold Price Chart: The Last Three Months
The chart plots about three months of daily COMEX gold futures closing prices from Yahoo Finance; August 2026 alone moved from $4,049 to $4,530 per ounce, and the caption states the exact range for the period shown.
Investment gold bars and coins. Photo: Zlaťáky.cz, Pexels.
How the Dubai Gold Rate Is Calculated
The per-gram gold rate in AED equals the spot price in USD per troy ounce ÷ 31.1035 grams × 3.6725 (the fixed USD/AED peg) × the purity factor of the karat. Worked example for 22K on 2026-08-30: $4,456.40 ÷ 31.1035 × 3.6725 × 0.916 = AED 481.98 per gram. The Dubai retail price adds a making charge, typically AED 15 to AED 60 per gram for jewellery depending on the design, which is why shop prices in the Gold Souk sit above the metal rate on this page.
Why Do People Buy Gold in Dubai?
Dubai imposes 0% import duty on investment-grade gold bullion, and UAE VAT law zero-rates investment precious metals of 99% purity or higher, which keeps bullion prices close to the international spot value. Retail jewellery carries the standard 5% VAT on the invoice price, and Dubai still competes with most gold-buying countries because the import-duty component is zero. The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) operates the city's gold trading infrastructure, including the Dubai Good Delivery standard for refiners. Buyers should compare the making charge between shops: the metal rate is the same everywhere on a given day, so the making charge is where prices actually differ.
Gold Rate FAQ
What is the gold rate in Dubai today per gram?
The reference gold rate in Dubai on 2026-08-30 is AED 525.66 per gram for 24K gold and AED 481.98 per gram for 22K gold, computed from the international spot price of $4,456.40 per troy ounce at the pegged rate of 3.6725 AED per USD. Retail jewellery shops add a making charge on top.
Is the rate on this page the price I will pay in a shop?
No. The rate on this page is the computed metal value per gram. A Dubai jewellery shop charges the daily metal rate plus a making charge per piece plus 5% VAT where applicable. For bullion bars and coins, dealer premiums over spot are lower than jewellery making charges, commonly 1% to 5% depending on bar size.
Why is gold cheaper in Dubai than in many other countries?
Gold bought in Dubai is cheaper mainly because the UAE charges 0% import duty on gold bullion and zero-rates VAT on investment-grade gold of 99% purity or higher, while countries such as India charge import duty on gold. Retail jewellery carries the standard 5% VAT on the invoice price. The underlying per-gram metal price follows the same international spot market everywhere.
How is the Dubai gold rate per gram calculated from the spot price?
The Dubai gold rate per gram equals the international spot price in USD per troy ounce, divided by 31.1035 grams per troy ounce, multiplied by the USD/AED rate of 3.6725, multiplied by the purity factor: 0.999 for 24K, 0.916 for 22K, 0.875 for 21K, and 0.750 for 18K.
How often does the Dubai gold rate on this page update?
Wallstreetinvest.ae updates the gold rate table from the gold-api.com spot price at least once per day, and the date above the table states when the figures were taken.
What moves the gold price?
The international gold spot price responds to US interest-rate expectations, central-bank buying, the US dollar index, and investor demand for safe-haven assets. Because the dirham is pegged to the US dollar at 3.6725, the AED gold rate moves one-for-one with the USD spot price: there is no separate currency effect for AED buyers.
Where to Go Next
Three pages extend the gold coverage on wallstreetinvest.ae: the buying guide, the monthly market recap, and the currency page behind every AED gold quote.
- How to buy gold in Dubai: souk vs bullion dealers, making charges, VAT treatment, and buy-back mechanics.
- Gold market recap, August 2026: the month's closes, high, low, and drivers.
- USD to AED: the 3.6725 peg behind every AED gold quote.