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Gold Price Today in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the UAE's capital and its second-largest gold trading center. Track today's live gold prices in Abu Dhabi (AED) for every karat, plus indicative shop buy/sell estimates across the capital's souks and stores.

Last updated: 1 May 2026

All karats in Abu Dhabi

Today's Gold Price Table in Abu Dhabi

Raw gram price + indicative shop sell price (for buyers) + used-gold (scrap) buy-back price in Abu Dhabi shops.

Karat Gram (raw) Shop sell price Used-gold buy-back
24K 285,40 AED 308,23 AED 282,55 AED
22K 261,62 AED 282,55 AED 259,00 AED
21K 249,72 AED 269,70 AED 247,22 AED
18K 214,05 AED 231,17 AED 211,91 AED
14K 166,48 AED 179,80 AED 164,82 AED

⚠ Prices are indicative and may vary 1–3% between shops based on workmanship and shop margin. The sell price excludes additional per-piece workmanship.

Sell Used Gold

How much will Abu Dhabi shops pay for one used gram?

Indicative buy-back rates for used (scrap) gold in Abu Dhabi shops — original workmanship is not paid back.

24K Buy-back per gram (used)
282,55 AED / g

10 g ≈ 2826,00 AED · 50 g ≈ 14.128,00 AED

22K Buy-back per gram (used)
259,00 AED / g

10 g ≈ 2590,00 AED · 50 g ≈ 12.950,00 AED

21K Buy-back per gram (used)
247,22 AED / g

10 g ≈ 2472,00 AED · 50 g ≈ 12.361,00 AED

18K Buy-back per gram (used)
211,91 AED / g

10 g ≈ 2119,00 AED · 50 g ≈ 10.596,00 AED

14K Buy-back per gram (used)
164,82 AED / g

10 g ≈ 1648,00 AED · 50 g ≈ 8241,00 AED

Buyer Tips

How to buy gold smartly in Abu Dhabi?

Negotiate the workmanship

The raw price is fixed but workmanship is negotiable, especially in Abu Dhabi souks.

Verify the hallmark

Every UAE piece carries a karat hallmark (24K, 22K, 21K, 18K).

Weigh in front of you

Ask for the weight on a certified scale before you pay.

Keep the invoice

A detailed invoice helps you sell back at a better price later.

Gold Souks

Famous Gold Souks in Abu Dhabi

Madinat Zayed Gold Centre

Largest cluster, 100+ shops.

Mina Zayed Gold Souk

Traditional souk near the port.

Al Marfa Jewelry Mall

Mix of Gulf and Indian designs.

Yas Mall gold counters

Premium brands.

Marina Mall jewelry section

Modern pieces, global brands.

FAQ

Gold in Abu Dhabi — FAQ

Does gold price in Abu Dhabi differ from the rest of the UAE?

No. The raw gold price is uniform across all of the UAE because it tracks the global ounce and the AED exchange rate. Differences between shops in Abu Dhabi only stem from workmanship charges, profit margins, and the 5% VAT.

What are the most famous gold souks in Abu Dhabi?

Madinat Zayed Gold Centre (Largest cluster, 100+ shops.) · Mina Zayed Gold Souk (Traditional souk near the port.) · Al Marfa Jewelry Mall (Mix of Gulf and Indian designs.) · Yas Mall gold counters (Premium brands.) · Marina Mall jewelry section (Modern pieces, global brands.) — Gold shops are also found in: Madinat Zayed, Mina, Khalidiya, Mussafah, Yas, Corniche.

Which karat is most popular in Abu Dhabi?

22K is the most-traded karat across most Abu Dhabi shops thanks to large Indian/Pakistani communities, followed by 21K (popular in Gulf jewelry), then 18K for modern designs.

How often are gold prices in Abu Dhabi updated on this page?

Prices auto-refresh several times per day from a certified global data source. Last update: 1 May 2026.

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