Gold Price in Dubai Today
The official Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG) retail board — the rate Dubai's gold shops actually sell at, per gram and per tola.
What is the gold price in Dubai today?
24K: AED 497.25 per gram · 22K: AED 460.50 per gram
This is the official DGJG retail board — the price list Dubai jewellery shops work from. It is not the international spot price Google shows; the board sits about 2.2% above it, and no shop in the Gold Souk will sell you jewellery at the spot number.
Source: Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group board, republished by Khaleej Times · Board of 21 October 2026 (morning — the board is issued twice daily) · Last verified: 21 October 2026 · العربية
🥇 Dubai Gold Board — Today (AED)
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola* |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | 497.25 | 5,799.92 |
| 22K | 460.50 | 5,371.27 |
| 21K | 441.50 | 5,149.66 |
| 18K | 378.50 | 4,414.82 |
24K per troy ounce: AED 15,466 (the board's own ounce quote). *Per-tola figures are calculated from the board at 1 tola = 11.664 g — DGJG does not publish a tola rate.
Previous board (19 October 2026): 24K 504.25 · 22K 467.00 · 21K 447.75 · 18K 383.75 AED per gram
💱 Today's Dubai Rate in Rupees & Taka
What one gram costs in home currency — for the Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi buyers who check Dubai's board every day.
| Per gram | INR ₹ | PKR Rs | BDT ৳ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K per gram | 12,825 | 37,469 | 16,735 |
| 22K per gram | 11,877 | 34,700 | 15,498 |
Converted at XE mid-market rates of 20 October 2026 (1 AED = ₹25.792 / Rs 75.3531 / ৳33.6545) — reference only: exchange houses and banks always pay less than the mid-market rate.
🔍 Why the Shop Rate Is Higher Than Google's Number
DGJG board 24K: AED 497.25 per gram · Spot-derived: AED 486.58 · Difference: +AED 10.67 (+2.2%)
Search "gold price in Dubai" on Google and the answer box converts the world spot price into dirhams. That number is real — but it is a wholesale market number. Dubai's shops price jewellery from the DGJG board, a retail rate the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group issues twice a day for its member stores across the city.
The gap is small but it is exactly where buyers get caught: on a 20-gram chain the board-versus-spot difference alone is about AED 213, before making charges and VAT. If a shop's board rate is higher than the numbers on this page, ask which board they are using — the rate is standardised, and it is the one thing in a Dubai gold shop that is never negotiable.
🧾 How a Dubai Gold Bill Is Built
1. Gold value — today's DGJG board rate per gram × the weight of your piece. Fixed, city-wide, non-negotiable.
2. Making charge — the jeweller's workmanship fee, added on top: about 3–8% of the gold value for simple designs, 8–15% for standard work, 15–35% for intricate handmade pieces (or a per-gram fee instead). This is the part you can negotiate.
3. VAT — 5% on the total invoice (gold + making). Retail jewellery is never zero-rated; the zero rate applies only to investment-grade gold traded between VAT-registered businesses.
Example at today's board: a 10 g 22K chain with a 10% making charge = AED 4,605.00 + AED 460.50, VAT AED 253.28 — total AED 5,318.78.
Common Questions
What is the gold price in Dubai today?
Today, 21 October 2026, the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group retail board is AED 497.25 per gram for 24K, AED 460.50 for 22K, AED 441.50 for 21K and AED 378.50 for 18K. The board is issued twice a day, so check the latest one before you buy.
Why is the shop rate higher than the gold price on Google?
Google shows the international spot price converted to dirhams — about AED 486.58 per gram for 24K today. Dubai shops sell from the DGJG retail board, AED 497.25, which sits roughly 2.2% above the spot conversion. You cannot buy jewellery in Dubai at the Google number.
How much VAT is charged on gold jewellery in Dubai?
5% VAT is added on the total invoice — the gold value plus the making charge. Only investment-grade gold of 99% purity or more is zero-rated, and only when sold between VAT-registered businesses; retail jewellery is always taxed at 5%. Tourists can reclaim most of the VAT at the airport.
What are making charges in Dubai?
Making charges depend on the design: roughly 3–8% of the gold value for simple pieces, 8–15% for standard designs and 15–35% for intricate handmade work. Shops that charge per gram ask about AED 12–35 per gram in the Gold Souk and AED 40–120 or more in mall showrooms. Making charges are negotiable — the board rate is not.
Is the 1 tola gold price in Dubai official?
No. The DGJG board is published per gram (and per ounce for 24K) only. Our per-tola figures are calculated from the board at 1 tola = 11.664 grams — today that makes 1 tola of 24K AED 5,799.92. It is a conversion, not a separate official rate.
What will I get for my old gold in Dubai?
There is no official DGJG buy-back rate. If you exchange old gold for new jewellery, most shops credit close to 100% of its metal value at today's board. If you sell for cash, the shop deducts its own making/wastage margin, so the amount varies from shop to shop — compare two or three offers.
📚 Sources & Verification
Board rates: Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG) suggested retail board as republished in the Khaleej Times gold-forex table, 21 October 2026, cross-checked against goldsouk.ae. The previous board shown is the Khaleej Times figure of Monday 19 October 2026.
Spot comparison: goldpricez spot-derived AED conversion for 24K, same day.
VAT: UAE VAT rules as applied to retail jewellery (5% on the full invoice; investment-grade gold zero-rated only between VAT-registered businesses) — Gulf News gold-buying guides and worked invoice examples.
Currency equivalents: XE mid-market rates, 20 October 2026.
Last verified: 21 October 2026 · The board changes twice a day — confirm the current board in the shop before you pay.
Also in Arabic: سعر الذهب في دبي اليوم · Tools: Dubai Gold Bill Calculator