Dubai Gold Rate Today in Indian Rupees (₹) & AED
Dubai 22K is about ₹1,575/g (12%) cheaper than India today and GST-free — but customs duty above your duty-free allowance eats into the saving, so it's worth running the numbers before you buy. Check the customs calculator →
Dubai gold cost calculator
Dubai gold rose on 16 Oct 2026, at AED 503.00 a gram for 24K (up AED 2.25), with 22K at AED 461.00 and 21K — popular across the Gulf — at AED 440.25. At today's AED/INR of ₹25.90 that's about ₹13,028/g for 24K. UAE rates are for the pure metal — jewellery adds making charges and 5% VAT (bars and coins are VAT-free).
Gold rate across the UAE · all 7 emirates
| Emirate | 24K AED/g | 22K AED/g | 21K AED/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | AED 503.00 | AED 461.00 | AED 440.25 |
| Abu Dhabi | AED 503.00 | AED 461.00 | AED 440.25 |
| Sharjah | AED 503.00 | AED 461.00 | AED 440.25 |
| Ajman | AED 503.00 | AED 461.00 | AED 440.25 |
| Umm Al Quwain | AED 503.00 | AED 461.00 | AED 440.25 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | AED 503.00 | AED 461.00 | AED 440.25 |
| Fujairah | AED 503.00 | AED 461.00 | AED 440.25 |
Gold is one nationwide rate — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah all share the same per-gram price. Only making charges differ by shop.
Dubai gold trend (24K · AED/g)
Dubai gold · last 10 days (AED/g)
| Date | 24K | 22K | 21K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | AED 503.00 | AED 461.00 | AED 440.25 |
| 15 Oct | AED 500.75 | AED 459.00 | AED 438.25 |
| 12 Oct | AED 505.50 | AED 463.50 | AED 442.25 |
| 11 Oct | AED 505.00 | AED 463.00 | AED 442.00 |
| 10 Oct | AED 505.00 | AED 463.00 | AED 442.00 |
| 07 Oct | AED 498.25 | AED 456.75 | AED 436.00 |
| 06 Oct | AED 496.75 | AED 455.25 | AED 434.75 |
| 05 Oct | AED 498.50 | AED 457.00 | AED 436.25 |
| 04 Oct | AED 499.00 | AED 457.50 | AED 436.75 |
| 03 Oct | AED 499.00 | AED 457.50 | AED 436.75 |
As a rough guide, a returning male passenger can bring up to 20 g of gold jewellery duty-free and a female passenger up to 40 g; anything above is taxed, and your allowance depends on how long you've stayed abroad. Bars and coins are not covered by the jewellery allowance. Always declare gold on arrival.
About Dubai & UAE gold prices
Why gold is cheaper in Dubai
The UAE charges no GST and only 5% VAT — refundable for tourists on jewellery, and not charged at all on investment bars and coins. Add fierce competition between thousands of jewellers (the Gold Souk, malls, DMCC) and typically lower making charges, and the all-in price usually lands below India's. The metal value itself moves with the same global market price; it's the taxes and margins that differ.
One rate across all seven emirates
UAE gold is a single nationwide rate, so Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah all show the same per-gram price on any given day. If you see "Sharjah gold rate" or "Abu Dhabi gold rate", it's the same number as Dubai — only the making charges and shop offers vary.
24K, 22K, 21K and 18K in the Gulf
Dubai shops quote 21K prominently — it's the everyday Gulf jewellery standard at 87.5% purity, brighter and a little harder than 22K. 24K is for bars and investment, 22K is the classic jewellery gold, and 18K suits diamond and modern pieces. All carry UAE hallmarking.
Bringing it home to India
The headline saving shrinks once customs duty is added above your duty-free allowance, so Dubai gold makes most sense within your limit or for jewellery you'll keep abroad. Use the customs calculator to see what you'd actually pay landing in India, and keep your purchase invoice for declaration.
Rates are reference UAE gold prices updated daily; INR conversions use AED/INR ₹25.90. Confirm with the jeweller — final price includes making charges and, for jewellery, 5% VAT.
Dubai gold FAQs
Buying for family back home?
Sending gold or money home from Dubai? Check today's rate in their city, then weigh it against the carry-home duty.