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: 25 October 2026 at 08:00 AM
| Karat | Price/Gram | Buy Price | Sell Price | Buy/Sell Spread | Spread % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 481.81 | 520.35 | 476.99 | 43.36 | 9.10% |
| 22K | 441.66 | 476.99 | 437.24 | 39.75 | 9.10% |
| 21K | 421.58 | 455.31 | 417.36 | 37.95 | 9.10% |
| 18K | 361.36 | 390.27 | 357.75 | 32.52 | 9.10% |
| 14K | 281.06 | 303.54 | 278.25 | 25.29 | 9.10% |
AED / gram
24K
Buy Price 520.35
Sell Price 476.99
22K
Buy Price 476.99
Sell Price 437.24
21K
Buy Price 455.31
Sell Price 417.36
18K
Buy Price 390.27
Sell Price 357.75
14K
Buy Price 303.54
Sell Price 278.25
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)