Gold Rate in Sharjah Today: AED per Gram by Karat
The reference gold rate in Sharjah on 2026-09-05 is AED 522.67 per gram for 24K and AED 479.25 per gram for 22K, the same metal rate as Dubai because every UAE shop prices from the international spot price of $4,431.10 per ounce at the 3.6725 dirham peg. Sharjah's Central Souq and Rolla shops compete on the making charge, which is where any saving over Dubai appears.
Sharjah Gold Rate Table (2026-09-05)
The table lists the Sharjah reference rate for the four retail purities sold in the Central Souq, the Sharjah Gold Centre, and the Rolla shops, per gram, per 10 grams, and per tola, with US dollar and Indian rupee equivalents at the exchange rates of 2026-09-05, so any board rate in a Sharjah 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 Sharjah Has a Reputation for Cheaper Gold
Sharjah does not have a lower metal rate: the per-gram figure on every UAE board comes from the same international market and is fixed across the country on a given day, as Gulf News notes in its guide to bargaining in the Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah souks, and the Dubai rate page carries the same figure by karat. The city's value reputation rests on the making charge, the one negotiable line on a jewellery receipt. Sharjah held 727 gold and precious-stone trade licences in July 2024 according to Gulf News, serving a large resident population with plain 22K and 21K pieces rather than tourist designs, and shops in the Central Souq and Rolla compete on that charge. A buyer verifies the saving the same way everywhere: ask for the metal rate, the weight, the making charge, and VAT as separate lines and compare the making charge alone, the same method the Deira Gold Souk guide describes.
Where to Buy Gold in Sharjah
Sharjah's gold retail sits in three clusters and one newer mall, each quoting the same board rate, and the table sets out where they are and when they open according to Visit Sharjah, the operators, and 2025 to 2026 listings.
| Location | Where | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Souq (Blue Souq) gold row | Between King Faisal Road and Khalid Lagoon, near Al Ittihad Square, beside Al Jubail bus station | Souq open until 22:00 daily; gold row typically Sat to Thu 9:00 to 22:30, Fri 16:30 to 23:00 | Opened 1978, over 600 shops on two levels, gold on the waterfront side; pictured on the AED 5 note |
| Sharjah Gold Centre | Corner of Al Wahda Street and Sheikh Saqr Bin Khalid Al Qasimi Street, Al Yarmook | Not published | Established 1996, over 50 brands per Visit Sharjah |
| Rolla gold shops | Rolla Square area, central Sharjah | Shop hours | Chain branches including Malabar Rolla Square |
| Safari Mall | Muweilah | Mall hours | Markets itself as the largest indoor jewellery destination in the northern emirates, 20+ jewellers (April 2026) |
Sources: visitsharjah.com, Gulf News (2024, 2025), Property Finder (February 2026), safarimalls.com (April 2026). Hours change on public holidays and in Ramadan.
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 that dominates Sharjah's resident-focused jewellery trade, at the fixed 3.6725 peg, so the line applies to Sharjah shops exactly as it does to Dubai, with the high, low, and one-year change in the caption.
Sharjah Shop Price Calculator
The calculator prices a 22K piece the way a Sharjah receipt must show it: weight times the day's metal rate, plus the making charge per gram that the Central Souq shops compete on, plus 5% VAT on the invoice, so two quotes from different shops can be reduced to their making charges and compared.
Tax and Refund Rules in Sharjah
VAT is a federal tax administered by the Federal Tax Authority, so Sharjah applies exactly what Dubai applies: 5% on jewellery including the making charge, a zero rate on investment gold of 99% purity or higher, and the tourist refund operated by Planet with a minimum AED 250 purchase, export within 90 days, and validation at exit points across the UAE, including Sharjah International Airport, with 13% of the VAT plus AED 3.60 per tag deducted as a fee. Residents cannot claim the refund; the scheme is for non-resident visitors aged 18 and over. Indian residents of Sharjah taking jewellery home should check the customs allowance guide, and the investing guide covers bars and digital gold for those who want metal rather than jewellery.
Sharjah Gold Rate FAQ
What is the gold rate in Sharjah today?
The reference gold rate in Sharjah 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 and Abu Dhabi because all UAE shops price from the international spot price of $4,431.10 per ounce at the 3.6725 peg.
Is gold cheaper in Sharjah than in Dubai?
The per-gram metal rate is the same across the UAE. Sharjah's reputation for value comes from making charges and rents: the Central Souq and the Rolla area serve a large resident population and many shops compete on the making charge of plain 22K pieces. The difference is per piece and per shop, not a city-wide discount, and it has to be checked by asking for the metal rate, weight, making charge, and VAT as separate lines.
Where is the gold souk in Sharjah?
The gold section of Sharjah's Central Souq, known as the Blue Souq, sits on the waterfront side of the building between King Faisal Road and Khalid Lagoon near Al Ittihad Square. Visit Sharjah describes over 600 shops on two levels and opening until 22:00 daily. The Sharjah Gold Centre in Al Yarmook, established in 1996, and the Rolla gold shops are the other clusters.
What are the Central Souq gold shop hours?
Visit Sharjah gives the souq as open until 22:00 daily. Shop-level hours vary: Property Finder lists Saturday to Thursday 9:00 to 22:30 and Friday 16:30 to 23:00 for the gold row, and individual chains such as Damas post Saturday to Thursday 9:30 to 22:30 and Friday 16:30 to 22:30. Midday closures are common in the souq.
How many gold shops does Sharjah have?
Gulf News reported 727 gold and precious-stone trade licences in Sharjah in July 2024. The Central Souq gold row holds roughly 15 listed jewellers according to Property Finder, the Sharjah Gold Centre says it houses over 50 brands, and Safari Mall in Muweilah markets itself as the largest indoor jewellery destination in the northern emirates with more than 20 jewellers as of April 2026.
Does the tourist VAT refund work for gold bought in Sharjah?
Yes. The refund scheme is federal and operated by Planet for the Federal Tax Authority, with the same AED 250 minimum, 90-day export window, and validation at any UAE exit point, including Sharjah International Airport.
Related Gold Pages
The karat pages, the Abu Dhabi page, and the buying guides use the same daily data as this page, so the figures agree across the site on any given day.