Live Gold Rate in UAE Today — Dubai Gold Souk · 24K / 22K / 21K / 18K Per Gram & Tola in AED
Check today's live gold rate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in UAE Dirham (AED د.إ). updated every 60 seconds. Dubai Gold Souk rate, DGCX price — free, no login required.
Today's Gold Rate in UAE — AED (د.إ)
| Karat | Per Gram (AED) | Per Tola (AED) | Per Ounce (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Karat Gold | د.إ 476 | د.إ 5,550 | د.إ 14,801 |
| 22 Karat Gold | د.إ 436 | د.إ 5,088 | د.إ 13,567 |
| 21 Karat Gold | د.إ 416 | د.إ 4,857 | د.إ 12,950 |
| 18 Karat Gold | د.إ 357 | د.إ 4,163 | د.إ 11,100 |
Dubai Gold Souk Rate Today
The Dubai Gold Souk rate today is د.إ 476 per gram for 24K gold. Deira's Gold Souk is the world's most famous gold market, with over 380 retailers. The 22K rate per gram is د.إ 436.
Gold Markets in UAE
The UAE's most famous gold market is the Dubai Gold Souk in Deira, with over 380 retailers and the world's largest display of gold. The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) handles institutional gold trading. Other major markets include Sharjah Gold Souk, Abu Dhabi Gold Market, and Gold Park in Jumeirah. The UAE charges zero VAT on investment gold (24K) and 5% VAT on jewellery.
How is Gold Priced in UAE?
Gold in the UAE is priced per gram in UAE Dirhams (AED, symbol د.إ). The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) publishes official daily gold rates. The price tracks the international XAU/USD spot price converted to AED via the live exchange rate. 22 karat gold is most popular for jewellery; 24 karat is used for investment bars and coins.
Gold Price in the UAE Today — 24K, 22K, 21K & 18K Per Gram (AED)
Today, July 15, 2026, the 24K gold price in the UAE is د.إ 475.85 per gram (22K: د.إ 436.19 · 21K: د.إ 416.37 · 18K: د.إ 356.89). Rates are calculated from the live international XAU/USD spot price converted to AED and refreshed every 60 seconds.
سعر الذهب اليوم في الإمارات: عيار 24 = 476 درهم للجرام، عيار 22 = 436 درهم للجرام.
| Karat | Per Gram (AED) | Per Tola (11.664 g) (AED) | Per Troy Ounce (31.103 g) (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K Gold | د.إ 475.85 | د.إ 5,550 | د.إ 14,801 |
| 22K Gold | د.إ 436.19 | د.إ 5,088 | د.إ 13,567 |
| 21K Gold | د.إ 416.37 | د.إ 4,857 | د.إ 12,950 |
| 18K Gold | د.إ 356.89 | د.إ 4,163 | د.إ 11,100 |
Dubai's Gold Souk in Deira and the DMCC set the tone for UAE gold retail — 22K is the jewellery standard, quoted per gram in Dirhams. The per-tola rate serves the UAE's large South Asian community. The AED is pegged at 3.6725 per USD, so UAE gold prices track the international XAU/USD benchmark almost exactly; tourists can reclaim the 5% jewellery VAT on departure.
Updated just now · Last updated: · Source: XAU/USD spot × live AED exchange rate.
Gold Price History in the UAE — 1990 to 2024 (per Gram)
At the end of 1990, 24K gold in the UAE was worth roughly د.إ 45.58 per gram; by the end of 2024 it had reached د.إ 310.25 — about 7× in AED terms. The table shows the international spot equivalent at each year-end exchange rate.
| Year | 24K per Gram (AED) | 22K per Gram (AED) | Gold (USD/oz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | د.إ 45.58 | د.إ 41.78 | $386.2 |
| 1991 | د.إ 41.69 | د.إ 38.21 | $353.2 |
| 1992 | د.إ 39.29 | د.إ 36.02 | $332.9 |
| 1993 | د.إ 46.24 | د.إ 42.39 | $391.8 |
| 1994 | د.إ 45.24 | د.إ 41.47 | $383.3 |
| 1995 | د.إ 45.68 | د.إ 41.87 | $387 |
| 1996 | د.إ 43.59 | د.إ 39.95 | $369.3 |
| 1997 | د.إ 34.26 | د.إ 31.41 | $290.2 |
| 1998 | د.إ 33.98 | د.إ 31.15 | $287.8 |
| 1999 | د.إ 34.28 | د.إ 31.42 | $290.3 |
| 2000 | د.إ 32.41 | د.إ 29.71 | $274.5 |
| 2001 | د.إ 32.65 | د.إ 29.93 | $276.5 |
| 2002 | د.إ 41.00 | د.إ 37.58 | $347.2 |
| 2003 | د.إ 49.15 | د.إ 45.06 | $416.3 |
| 2004 | د.إ 51.43 | د.إ 47.15 | $435.6 |
| 2005 | د.إ 60.57 | د.إ 55.52 | $513 |
| 2006 | د.إ 74.62 | د.إ 68.40 | $632 |
| 2007 | د.إ 98.45 | د.إ 90.25 | $833.8 |
| 2008 | د.إ 102.70 | د.إ 94.14 | $869.8 |
| 2009 | د.إ 128.40 | د.إ 117.70 | $1,087.5 |
| 2010 | د.إ 165.95 | د.إ 152.12 | $1,405.5 |
| 2011 | د.إ 180.77 | د.إ 165.71 | $1,531 |
| 2012 | د.إ 195.71 | د.إ 179.40 | $1,657.5 |
| 2013 | د.إ 142.22 | د.إ 130.37 | $1,204.5 |
| 2014 | د.إ 142.40 | د.إ 130.53 | $1,206 |
| 2015 | د.إ 125.16 | د.إ 114.73 | $1,060 |
| 2016 | د.إ 135.30 | د.إ 124.03 | $1,145.9 |
| 2017 | د.إ 152.44 | د.إ 139.74 | $1,291 |
| 2018 | د.إ 151.02 | د.إ 138.44 | $1,279 |
| 2019 | د.إ 178.84 | د.إ 163.94 | $1,514.8 |
| 2020 | د.إ 222.88 | د.إ 204.30 | $1,887.6 |
| 2021 | د.إ 213.23 | د.إ 195.46 | $1,805.9 |
| 2022 | د.إ 214.16 | د.إ 196.31 | $1,813.8 |
| 2023 | د.إ 245.40 | د.إ 224.95 | $2,078.4 |
| 2024 | د.إ 310.25 | د.إ 284.40 | $2,627.63 |
›What was the gold price in the UAE in 2005?
In 2005, the 24K gold price in the UAE was approximately د.إ 60.57 per gram (22K: د.إ 55.52), based on the international year-end gold price of $513/oz converted at the 2005 year-end AED exchange rate. Local market prices at the time included dealer premiums and duties on top of this spot equivalent.
›What was the gold price in the UAE in 2007?
In 2007, the 24K gold price in the UAE was approximately د.إ 98.45 per gram (22K: د.إ 90.25), based on the international year-end gold price of $833.8/oz converted at the 2007 year-end AED exchange rate. Local market prices at the time included dealer premiums and duties on top of this spot equivalent.
›What was the gold price in the UAE in 2010?
In 2010, the 24K gold price in the UAE was approximately د.إ 165.95 per gram (22K: د.إ 152.12), based on the international year-end gold price of $1,405.5/oz converted at the 2010 year-end AED exchange rate. Local market prices at the time included dealer premiums and duties on top of this spot equivalent.
›How much has the gold price in the UAE risen since 1990?
The 24K gold price in the UAE has risen from approximately د.إ 45.58 per gram at the end of 1990 to د.إ 310.25 at the end of 2024 — roughly 7× in AED terms, driven by both the international gold price and the AED/USD exchange rate.
Methodology: 24K price = international XAU/USD year-end close ÷ 31.1035 × 1 g × year-end AED/USD rate; 22K = 22/24 of the 24K figure. Figures are spot equivalents and exclude local dealer premiums, import duties and making charges — retail prices in the UAE at the time were typically a few percent higher. Click any year for the full daily archive.