Gold Rate in Qatar Today
Qatar 22K is about Rs 1,595/g (11%) cheaper than India today and GST-free — but customs duty above your duty-free allowance eats into the saving. Check the customs calculator →
Qatar gold cost calculator
Gold in Qatar rose on 22 Aug 2026, at QAR 554.00 a gram for 24K (up QAR 7.74), with 22K at QAR 507.75 and 21K — the everyday Gulf jewellery standard — at QAR 484.75. Because the riyal is pegged to the US dollar just like the UAE dirham, Qatar's rate tracks the Dubai bullion price almost exactly; at today's rates that 24K works out to about Rs 14,572/g. These are metal rates — Qatar charges no VAT, so the price is essentially the metal plus the shop's making charge.
Gold rate across Qatar
| City | 24K QAR/g | 22K QAR/g | 21K QAR/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doha | QAR 554.00 | QAR 507.75 | QAR 484.75 |
| Al Rayyan | QAR 554.00 | QAR 507.75 | QAR 484.75 |
| Al Wakrah | QAR 554.00 | QAR 507.75 | QAR 484.75 |
| Lusail | QAR 554.00 | QAR 507.75 | QAR 484.75 |
Gold is one nationwide rate in Qatar — Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Lusail all share the same per-gram price. Only making charges differ by shop, typically near the Souq Waqif gold market in Doha.
Qatar gold rate by weight (QAR)
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | QAR 554.00 | QAR 507.75 | QAR 484.75 |
| 1 pavan (8 g) | QAR 4,432.00 | QAR 4,062.00 | QAR 3,878.00 |
| 10 grams | QAR 5,540.00 | QAR 5,077.50 | QAR 4,847.50 |
| 1 tola (11.66 g) | QAR 6,461.75 | QAR 5,922.29 | QAR 5,654.03 |
| 1 ounce (31.1 g) | QAR 17,231.34 | QAR 15,792.80 | QAR 15,077.42 |
| 100 grams | QAR 55,400.00 | QAR 50,775.00 | QAR 48,475.00 |
| 1 kg | QAR 5,54,000.00 | QAR 5,07,750.00 | QAR 4,84,750.00 |
The same national metal rate × weight — per pavan, tola and ounce as the souk quotes them. Dealer making charge is extra.
Qatar gold trend (24K · QAR/g)
Qatar gold high & low · last 16 days (QAR/g)
| Purity | High | Low |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | QAR 554.00 | QAR 495.33 |
| 22K | QAR 507.75 | QAR 454.00 |
| 21K | QAR 484.75 | QAR 433.50 |
Per-gram range over the last 16 days. Today's 24K is QAR 554.00/g — top of the range.
Qatar gold · last 10 days (QAR/g)
| Date | 24K | 22K | 21K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | QAR 554.00 | QAR 507.75 | QAR 484.75 |
| 21 Aug | QAR 546.26 | QAR 500.75 | QAR 478.00 |
| 20 Aug | QAR 540.27 | QAR 495.25 | QAR 472.75 |
| 19 Aug | QAR 524.29 | QAR 480.50 | QAR 458.75 |
| 18 Aug | QAR 528.78 | QAR 484.75 | QAR 462.75 |
| 17 Aug | QAR 528.54 | QAR 484.50 | QAR 462.50 |
| 14 Aug | QAR 523.54 | QAR 480.00 | QAR 458.00 |
| 13 Aug | QAR 529.03 | QAR 485.00 | QAR 463.00 |
| 12 Aug | QAR 529.54 | QAR 485.50 | QAR 463.25 |
| 11 Aug | QAR 526.79 | QAR 483.00 | QAR 461.00 |
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 gold prices in Qatar
Why Qatar and Dubai cost almost the same
The riyal and the UAE dirham are both pegged to the US dollar, and gold trades in dollars globally. So once you convert currencies, Qatar and Dubai land on virtually the same per-gram price — the metal is identical, and only local making charges, VAT and shop margins create a small gap. That's why our Qatar rate is derived from the live Dubai bullion price.
One rate across the country
Qatar gold is a single national rate, so Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Lusail all show the same per-gram price on a given day. A search for "Doha gold rate" returns the same number — only the making charge and shop offers vary.
24K, 22K, 21K and 18K in Qatar
21K (87.5% pure) is the everyday Gulf jewellery standard, brighter and a little harder than 22K. 24K is for bars and investment, 22K is favoured by Indian and South Asian buyers, and 18K suits diamond and modern pieces. Qatar applies no VAT on gold, so what you pay is essentially the metal plus making.
Bringing it home to India
The headline saving shrinks once Indian customs duty is added above your duty-free allowance, so Gulf gold makes most sense within your limit or for jewellery you'll keep abroad. Use the customs calculator before you buy, and keep your invoice for declaration.
Rates are reference Qatar metal prices, based on the daily Dubai gold rate via the fixed QAR/USD peg; INR conversions use Rs 26.30/QAR. Confirm with the jeweller — final price includes making charges.
Qatar gold FAQs
Buying for family back home?
Sending gold or money home from Qatar? Check today's rate in their city, then weigh it against the carry-home duty.