Gold Price in United Arab Emirates
This page shows gold prices in the United Arab Emirates converted from the international spot price at market exchange rates. It is a reference figure only and is not a price quoted by a local gold souq retailer or dealer. In-store prices can differ because of making charges, taxes, premiums and dealer margins.
In the United Arab Emirates, gold is commonly quoted per gram, and the tola is also familiar to many buyers in traditional gold markets.
XAU spot equivalent · United Arab Emirates
AED 14,771.16 per troy ounce ▲ +15.79 (+0.11%)
Gram AED 474.90Kilogram AED 474,903.91Tola AED 5,539.1922K per gram AED 435.33
COMEX gold futures (GC=F) · Last 30 daily closes · Latest close AED 14,734.80
Day change basis: COMEX gold futures (GC=F) — this is futures movement, not spot’s own change.
XAU spot equivalent · United Arab Emirates
AED 14,771.16 per troy ounce
| Unit | Price |
|---|---|
| Troy ounce | AED 14,771.16 |
| Gram | AED 474.90 |
| Kilogram | AED 474,903.91 |
| Tola | AED 5,539.19 |
| Purity | Price / gram |
|---|---|
| 24K | AED 474.90 |
| 22K | AED 435.33 |
| 21K | AED 415.54 |
| 18K | AED 356.18 |
| 14K | AED 277.03 |
Figures are the international spot price converted at market exchange rates. They are not local jeweller or shop prices, which add premiums, making charges, taxes and dealer margins.
Source: Live market quote · Quote time: 2026-10-26T15:09:44Z · Retrieved by Gold Updates at page load.
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COMEX gold futures (GC=F) daily closes, in USD. This is futures data, not spot.
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Gold in United Arab Emirates: currency, quoting and coins
Market context
Gold buyers in United Arab Emirates trade in the same international market as buyers everywhere else: there is no separate local spot price. What differs locally is the currency, taxes, premiums and shop charges — the metal itself is priced from the one international benchmark, converted here into AED.
Currency
The currency is the UAE dirham (AED), divided into 100 fils. Prices on this page are the international spot price converted at the current market exchange rate for AED; the conversion rate, not a local dealer board, is what moves the figures here when exchange rates move.
How gold is quoted locally
The international benchmark is quoted per troy ounce in US dollars. Local shops in United Arab Emirates most commonly quote by the gram for jewellery and small bars; the per-ounce, per-gram and per-kilo figures above are all the same converted price, only the unit changes.
National coin
No national bullion coin is named on this page for United Arab Emirates. Whatever coin or bar a dealer stocks, its value follows weight and purity first — confirm both, and the total price including any premium, before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the price in a Dubai gold shop different from this page?
Shops add making charges, operating costs, taxes where applicable and a margin to the metal value, while this page shows the spot-price equivalent alone.
What drives the gold price in dirhams?
The dirham price tracks the international gold market and the exchange rate used for conversion, so it can rise or fall during the trading day.
Should I expect the same price in every shop?
No, making charges and margins vary between shops and between designs, so the final price for the same weight can differ from one retailer to another.
What should I check before buying gold in the UAE?
Check the weight, purity, making charge and total amount, ask for an itemised receipt, and compare similar pieces at more than one reputable retailer.
Pricing methodology
Gold Updates takes one XAU spot quote in USD, converts it at the current market exchange rate for AED, then derives grams (ounce / 31.1034768), kilograms (grams x 1000) and tolas (grams x 11.6638038). Purity multiplies by karat / 24, applied once. Full details: Data Sources & Methodology.