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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: 1 May 2026

All karats in Dubai

Today's Gold Price Table in Dubai

Raw gram price + indicative shop sell price (for buyers) + used-gold (scrap) buy-back price in Dubai 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 Dubai shops pay for one used gram?

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

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

10 g ≈ 2,826.00 AED · 50 g ≈ 14,128.00 AED

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

10 g ≈ 2,590.00 AED · 50 g ≈ 12,950.00 AED

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

10 g ≈ 2,472.00 AED · 50 g ≈ 12,361.00 AED

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

10 g ≈ 2,119.00 AED · 50 g ≈ 10,596.00 AED

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

10 g ≈ 1,648.00 AED · 50 g ≈ 8,241.00 AED

Buyer Tips

How to buy gold smartly in Dubai?

Negotiate the workmanship

The raw price is fixed but workmanship is negotiable, especially in Dubai 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 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 all of the UAE because it tracks the global ounce and the AED exchange rate. Differences between shops in Dubai only stem from workmanship charges, profit margins, and the 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 Dubai 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 Dubai 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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