Gold Rate in Dubai & UAE Today
Today's gold price in Dubai & UAE in AED, based on the international spot price and the fixed rate of 3.6725 AED per US dollar. Jewellery carries 5% VAT. The Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group's published retail reference rates are shown alongside.
Gold price in UAE
Live price and how it is built up in each country.
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How gold is priced in UAE
- 1International spot price, set in US dollars per ounce.
- 2Converted to AED (pegged rate).
- 3Purity: 22K is 91.67% of the 24K price, 18K is 75%.
- 4VAT: 5% on jewellery.
- 5Making charges, wastage & shop premium, set by each jeweller — use the calculator above.
Investment gold (99%+) is zero-rated for VAT. Tourists can reclaim VAT on jewellery.
Tax and duty rates are indicative and change over time — confirm locally before buying.
Dubai retail reference rate
Per gram, before jewellery making charges and 5% VAT
India vs
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Tips for expats bringing gold to India
- Duty-free jewellery: up to 20 g for men and 40 g for women if you have lived abroad for 1 year or more.
- Bars and coins have no duty-free allowance — they must be declared and duty is charged.
- Jewellery above the allowance must be declared at the red channel; customs duty applies to the excess.
- UAE VAT refunds are for tourists only — UAE residents cannot reclaim the 5% VAT.
- Keep the jeweller's invoice showing weight and purity — customs may ask for it.
Rules change often. Check the latest CBIC baggage rules before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
How is the gold price in Dubai & UAE calculated?
It starts from the international spot price in US dollars per troy ounce, divided by 31.1035 to get the price per gram, converted to AED at the fixed rate of 3.6725 per US dollar, and adjusted for purity (22K is 91.67%, 18K is 75%).
Is there tax on gold jewellery in Dubai & UAE?
Yes — 5% VAT applies to gold jewellery in Dubai & UAE. Investment gold (99%+) is zero-rated for VAT. Tourists can reclaim VAT on jewellery.
Is gold cheaper in Dubai & UAE than in India?
Usually, because India adds a 15% import duty and 3% GST. Use the India vs Dubai comparison and the customs allowance calculator to check the full cost of buying abroad and bringing it to India.