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Gold Price Today in Dubai

Dubai is a global gold capital — home to one of the world's largest gold markets. Find today's live gold prices in Dubai (AED) across every karat (24, 22, 21, 18, 14), plus indicative shop buy/sell estimates and the most famous trading areas in the emirate.

Last updated: 29 June 2026

All karats in Dubai

Today's Gold Price Table in Dubai

Raw gram price + indicative shop sell price for buyers + used-gold buy-back estimate in local shops.

Karat Gram (raw) Shop sell price Used-gold buy-back
24 489.54 AED 528.70 AED 484.64 AED
22 448.75 AED 484.65 AED 444.26 AED
21 428.35 AED 462.62 AED 424.07 AED
18 367.16 AED 396.53 AED 363.49 AED
14 285.57 AED 308.42 AED 282.71 AED

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

Sell Used Gold

How much will shops in Dubai for one used gram?

Indicative buy-back rates for used gold; original workmanship is not paid back and final quotes depend on test, weight, and condition.

24 Buy-back per gram (used)
484.64 AED / g

10 g ≈ 4,846.00 AED · 50 g ≈ 24,232.00 AED

22 Buy-back per gram (used)
444.26 AED / g

10 g ≈ 4,443.00 AED · 50 g ≈ 22,213.00 AED

21 Buy-back per gram (used)
424.07 AED / g

10 g ≈ 4,241.00 AED · 50 g ≈ 21,204.00 AED

18 Buy-back per gram (used)
363.49 AED / g

10 g ≈ 3,635.00 AED · 50 g ≈ 18,175.00 AED

14 Buy-back per gram (used)
282.71 AED / g

10 g ≈ 2,827.00 AED · 50 g ≈ 14,135.00 AED

Buyer Tips

How to buy gold smartly in Dubai?

Negotiate the workmanship

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

Verify the hallmark

Every UAE gold piece should carry a karat hallmark such as 999, 916, 875, or 750.

Weigh in front of you

Ask for the weight on a certified scale before you pay, and confirm net weight excluding stones or packaging.

Keep the invoice

A detailed invoice helps resale and proves karat, weight, workmanship, and VAT.

Gold Souks

Famous Gold Souks in Dubai

Dubai Gold Souk (Deira)

World-famous, 380+ retailers.

DMCC Gold & Diamond Park

Official trading & manufacturing hub.

Meydan Gold Souk

Premium boutique gold area.

Gold counters in malls

Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Ibn Battuta.

Authorized bullion banks

Emirates NBD, ENBD, Dubai Islamic.

Al Murshid Bazaar shops

Oldest cluster of gold shops in Deira.

FAQ

Gold in Dubai — FAQ

Does gold price in Dubai differ from the rest of the UAE?

No. The raw gold price is uniform across the UAE because it tracks the global ounce and AED exchange rate. Shop differences stem from workmanship, margins, and 5% VAT.

What are the most famous gold souks in Dubai?

Dubai Gold Souk (Deira) (World-famous, 380+ retailers.) · DMCC Gold & Diamond Park (Official trading & manufacturing hub.) · Meydan Gold Souk (Premium boutique gold area.) · Gold counters in malls (Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Ibn Battuta.) · Authorized bullion banks (Emirates NBD, ENBD, Dubai Islamic.) · Al Murshid Bazaar shops (Oldest cluster of gold shops in Deira.) — Gold shops are also found in: Deira, Bur Dubai, Karama, Meydan, Jumeirah, Al Murraqabat.

Which karat is most popular in Dubai?

22K is the most-traded karat across most shops, followed by 21K for Gulf jewelry and 18K for modern designs and watches.

How often are gold prices in Dubai updated on this page?

Prices auto-refresh 12 times per day (every 2 hours) when provider data is available. Displayed last update: 29 June 2026.

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