Gold Buy & Sell Prices Today in the UAE
Indicative prices: buy adds 8% (5% VAT + ~3% making) and sell deducts 1% below spot
Last updated: 27 August 2026 at 02:00 AM
| Karat | Price/Gram | Buy Price | Sell Price | Buy/Sell Spread | Spread % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 553.94 | 598.26 | 548.40 | 49.86 | 9.10% |
| 22K | 507.78 | 548.40 | 502.70 | 45.70 | 9.10% |
| 21K | 484.70 | 523.48 | 479.85 | 43.63 | 9.10% |
| 18K | 415.46 | 448.70 | 411.31 | 37.39 | 9.10% |
| 14K | 323.13 | 348.98 | 319.90 | 29.08 | 9.10% |
AED / gram
24K
Buy Price 598.26
Sell Price 548.40
22K
Buy Price 548.40
Sell Price 502.70
21K
Buy Price 523.48
Sell Price 479.85
18K
Buy Price 448.70
Sell Price 411.31
14K
Buy Price 348.98
Sell Price 319.90
Understanding the prices
- Spot price
- The global gold price per gram, derived from the ounce price and AED/USD peg, with no markup added.
- Buy from a shop
- Spot + ~8% (5% UAE VAT + ~3% making/operations).
- Sell used gold to a shop
- Spot - ~1%; may be lower if the piece is broken or its karat is unverified.
What is your used piece worth?
Quick estimate of sell-back value to a shop
Estimated sell value
0 AED
Indicative; before any extra shop or assay fees.
⚠️ These are estimated prices. Actual UAE shop prices vary based on workmanship, location, and profit margins.
Tips for Buying & Selling Gold in the UAE
- Compare prices across Dubai Gold Souk and Abu Dhabi malls before buying
- Ask for an itemized invoice that separates raw gold price, workmanship and VAT
- Keep the receipt and karat certificate (hallmarked from a recognized authority)
- Verify the karat stamp on the gold piece (875 = 21K, 916 = 22K, 999 = 24K)