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Gold Price Today in Umm Al Quwain

Umm Al Quwain is the UAE's smallest emirate, retaining a traditional character in gold trading at good prices. Track today's live gold prices in Umm Al Quwain (AED) for every karat with leading shops.

Last updated: 1 May 2026

All karats in Umm Al Quwain

Today's Gold Price Table in Umm Al Quwain

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

Indicative buy-back rates for used (scrap) gold in Umm Al Quwain 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 Umm Al Quwain?

Negotiate the workmanship

The raw price is fixed but workmanship is negotiable, especially in Umm Al Quwain 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 Umm Al Quwain

Umm Al Quwain Gold Souk

Central gold souk in the emirate.

Al Maallah Gold Souk

Traditional gold cluster.

Al Rashidiya gold complexes

Shops serving local residents.

FAQ

Gold in Umm Al Quwain — FAQ

Does gold price in Umm Al Quwain 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 Umm Al Quwain only stem from workmanship charges, profit margins, and the 5% VAT.

What are the most famous gold souks in Umm Al Quwain?

Umm Al Quwain Gold Souk (Central gold souk in the emirate.) · Al Maallah Gold Souk (Traditional gold cluster.) · Al Rashidiya gold complexes (Shops serving local residents.) — Gold shops are also found in: Al Maallah, Al Rashidiya, Al Rolla, New UAQ.

Which karat is most popular in Umm Al Quwain?

22K is the most-traded karat across most Umm Al Quwain 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 Umm Al Quwain 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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